And Also the Trees Dig Into Their Deeply-Rooted Art
And Also the Trees reflect upon the cache of artistic and natural world influences that give their preternatural rock deep shades of Euro-Blues and Moorland Goth-Pop.
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JoBoxers Pull No Punches in This Retrospective Interview
British new wave/ progressive soul band JoBoxers talk with PopMatters about cracking whips at lions and tigers and pulling no punches with their new box set of lost albums.
Signe Marie Rustad Finds Companionship In “A Thousand Lights” (premiere + interview)
Norwegian-American Signe Marie Rustad gazes into the lights of Oslo and finds hope after a long streak of writer's block. The result: "In a Thousand Lights", premiered with this interview.
Family Bonding, Poverty and Vagrancy in Children’s Literature
Three European classics, Seacrow Island, An Episode of Sparrows and Krabat and the Sorcerer’s Mill explore difficult topics with profundity and sincerity.
Eagulls: Ullages
Indie quintet follows up surprise success of debut album with the ambitious Ullages, but still struggle to find much to be positive about.
Betty Boo: Grrr! It’s Betty Boo
A charming mix of pop kitsch, lite rap and Julie London mannerisms, Betty Boo's lost gem, 1992's Grrr! It's Betty Boo, gets a re-release from Cherry Red Records.
Olly Murs: Never Been Better
Although flawed, Never Been Better has many worthwhile moments.
An Echo From the Ghetto: An Interview With Rapper Luca Brazi
Spitting poems from England's ghettos, British rapper Luca Brazi presents a more sombre and thoughtful approach to hip-hop.
Charlie Winston: Curio City
The chromatic wash of a futuristic energy glistens over the Brit's latest offering, but stirring beneath are the time-honored signatures of classic pop music.
Sleaford Mods: Retweeted
Sleaford Mods deliver a burly compilation, filled with complaints and rabid rants.
Jessie J: Sweet Talker
Jessie J fails to reach the glory of high-flying single "Bang Bang" on third album Sweet Talker.