Posts Tagged: Garreth Brooke

Nat Bartsch ~ Forever Changed

This entrancing album is a moving tribute to all the wonderful complexity of being human. Back in 2018, Nat Bartsch released Forever, and No Time At All, a beguiling album of quiet, contemporary classical lullabies, written in moments between caring for her

Nat Bartsch ~ Forever Changed

This entrancing album is a moving tribute to all the wonderful complexity of being human. Back in 2018, Nat Bartsch released Forever, and No Time At All, a beguiling album of quiet, contemporary classical lullabies, written in moments between caring for her

Marie Awadis ~ Études Mélodiques

“The moment you accept yourself, doors open”, says Marie Awadis, explaining the origins of new album Études Mélodiques. It’s a powerful message, and a powerful album, right from the thundering opening chord of the first Étude, “Playing Games”. It’s also

Marie Awadis ~ Études Mélodiques

“The moment you accept yourself, doors open”, says Marie Awadis, explaining the origins of new album Études Mélodiques. It’s a powerful message, and a powerful album, right from the thundering opening chord of the first Étude, “Playing Games”. It’s also

Lambert ~ Actually Good

The first time I went to see Lambert play live, I got more than I bargained for. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen, and not just because of the music. Nowadays, when I go to watch

Lambert ~ Actually Good

The first time I went to see Lambert play live, I got more than I bargained for. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen, and not just because of the music. Nowadays, when I go to watch

Otto A. Totland ~ Exin

In a crowded field of felted piano albums, there’s something that sets Otto A. Totland apart. It’s hard to be sure precisely why, but his music has a magical quality that elevates it and makes it transcend the average. Perhaps

Otto A. Totland ~ Exin

In a crowded field of felted piano albums, there’s something that sets Otto A. Totland apart. It’s hard to be sure precisely why, but his music has a magical quality that elevates it and makes it transcend the average. Perhaps

Various Artists ~ Opia Compilation 001

What makes a community? What is it that gives us the feeling that we belong? How much must community members have in common, and how different can they be? OPIA started out as a one day festival run by Ólafur

Various Artists ~ Opia Compilation 001

What makes a community? What is it that gives us the feeling that we belong? How much must community members have in common, and how different can they be? OPIA started out as a one day festival run by Ólafur

Tim Linghaus ~ Asche und Magnolien

Memories help me to define who I am. They establish connection between me and everything that is not present or future – sometimes sharp and palpable, more often soft and frail. Unfortunately, some memories fade away irrevocably. Hence, I am

Tim Linghaus ~ Asche und Magnolien

Memories help me to define who I am. They establish connection between me and everything that is not present or future – sometimes sharp and palpable, more often soft and frail. Unfortunately, some memories fade away irrevocably. Hence, I am

Ezéchiel Pailhès ~ Ventas Rumba

  The Bandcamp player has been placed at the top of the review because this is one of those albums where you almost don’t need to read the review: as soon as you hear the music, your ear catches the

Ezéchiel Pailhès ~ Ventas Rumba

  The Bandcamp player has been placed at the top of the review because this is one of those albums where you almost don’t need to read the review: as soon as you hear the music, your ear catches the

Diane McLoughlin & The Casimir Connection ~ Reflection

Reflection is a seemingly simple title that hides great complexity, and there’s a pleasing symmetry in the fact that saxophonist Diane McLoughlin has chosen it as the title for the latest album from The Casimir Connection, an ensemble featuring piano,

Diane McLoughlin & The Casimir Connection ~ Reflection

Reflection is a seemingly simple title that hides great complexity, and there’s a pleasing symmetry in the fact that saxophonist Diane McLoughlin has chosen it as the title for the latest album from The Casimir Connection, an ensemble featuring piano,