Joel Dwek
LUXEMBOURG: SSofftt TToouucchh- Sun Glitters
Lo-fi beats and ambient interludes make for a unique listening experience that aim to relax as well as engage Luxembourgish lo-fi...
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Danny Wiser
Feb 2, 20214 min read
ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES: Kevin Lyttle - Kevin Lyttle
Proving himself to be more than just a one hit wonder, Soca star Lyttle proves collaborations might be the key to international stardom...
Joel Dwek
Feb 1, 20214 min read
DENMARK: Det er Mig der Holder Træerne Sammen - Under Byen
This album full of interesting musical ideas and consummate musicianship certainly succeeds in creating an intellectually and emotionally...
Joel Dwek
Jan 24, 20214 min read
GERMANY/SWITZERLAND: Mutual Friends - BOY
A seemingly solid indie pop record, reveals itself as more than that with its hidden lyrical depths The brainchild of Swiss singer...
Danny Wiser
Jan 23, 20214 min read
ISRAEL: עוד לא אהבתי די - Yehoram Gaon
A stalwart of Israeli music history shows off his talent in an album of love songs and deeper wisdom When talking about Israel as a...
Danny Wiser
Jan 22, 20215 min read
SOMALIA: The Journey - Maryam Mursal
If an album has been released by the Real World Records record label, the artist usually either has a fascinating story or an incredible...
Joel Dwek
Jan 21, 20213 min read
SENEGAL: Pirates Choice - Orchestra Baobab
The subjective nature of music enjoyment is highlighted in this afro-jazz masterpiece It is no exaggeration to say that Orchestra Baobab...
Joel Dwek
Jan 20, 20213 min read
LITHUANIA: Laukinis šuo dingo - Alina Orlova
An experimental album that fails as often as it succeeds is just saved by Orlova's unique vocal talents Born to a Polish Lithuanian...
Danny Wiser
Jan 19, 20214 min read
FRANCE: † - Justice
Electro masters Justice bring darkness to disco in their superb debut album Looking at the album cover of Justice’s debut album †, one...
Danny Wiser
Jan 18, 20214 min read
TURKMENISTAN: Gunesh - Gunesh
State-sponsored bands often are 'middle-of-the-road'; however, this is far from the case for these experimental Turkmen extraordinaires...
Joel Dwek
Jan 17, 20214 min read
VENEZUELA: Loé Loá - Betsayda Machado & La Parranda El Clavo
Machado's powerful voice shines in this celebration of Afro-Venezuelan culture Before we start reviewing the album properly, we must...
Danny Wiser
Jan 16, 20214 min read
DR CONGO: Emotion - Papa Wemba
On the verge of perfection - but is Wemba let down by a Western production team? Papa Wemba’s decision to release an album with such an...
Joel Dwek
Jan 15, 20213 min read
VIETNAM: Hoa Am Xua - Saigon Soul Revival
A legacy of the Vietnam War, Saigon Soul Revival appropriate a Western genre whilst adding a wonderful Vietnamese twist In some respects,...
Danny Wiser
Jan 14, 20214 min read
SWEDEN: Koop Islands - Koop
As old meets new on this multi-genred record, its minimalist approach is simultaneously the key to its success and also the reason for...
Joel Dwek
Jan 13, 20213 min read
NORWAY: All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend - Aurora
Evocative of a Nordic winter, Aurora's debut album features a song you'll never forget The unusual yet compelling sound of Norwegian...
Danny Wiser
Jan 11, 20214 min read
JORDAN: Arabic Rocks - Jadal
A whistle-stop tour of rock; Jadal prove themselves to be competent across the whole genre We all have our own musical biases and I am no...
Joel Dwek
Jan 11, 20214 min read
CAMEROON: Get On Board - Emmanuel Pi Djob
The soul man shows off his talent as he crosses the divide of the Anglo-Francophone conflict in his native Cameroon Many musicians from...
Danny Wiser
Dec 27, 20204 min read
ITALY: Lucio Dalla - Lucio Dalla
Pop-rock maestro Dalla merges an array of styles to create a beautiful sound Despite being an immense admirer of all things Italian, as a...
Danny Wiser
Dec 26, 20203 min read
PAKISTAN: Raqs-e-Bismil - Abida Parveen
A beautiful introduction to the world of kafi, Parveen guides her listeners on a spiritual journey of devotion Despite not being Around...
Joel Dwek
Dec 25, 20204 min read
THE GAMBIA/UK: Fasiya - Sona Jobarteh
A celebration of the kora and Gambian music in general, Jobarteh manages to keep true to tradition while also managing to adapt the music...
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