After Forever Exordium and My Choice Reviews Now Online!
We have added a review of After Forever's new mini-album Expordium and also a review of the their new EP "My Choice" b/w "The Evil That Men Do" to our feature article. (29 February 2004)
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Epica Feature Now Online!
Our new feature article on the rapidly emerging Dutch band Epica includes reviews of their debut album The Phantom Agony, EPs "The Phantom Agony" and "Feint" and incorporates an in-depth interview with founder Mark Jansen (After Forever), lead singer mezzo-soprano Simone Simons and bass player Yves Huts. (29 February 2004)
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Tirill Mohn Interview Now Online!
Our review of Tirill Mohn's debut solo album A Dance With The Shadows was published during February. Tirill, who played violin with Norway's White Willow earlier in her career, worked with us on exclusive, in-depth and photographically intensive interview which is now online. (29 February 2004)
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Glass Hammer Shadowlands Review / Inteview Feature Now Online!
Our long-awaited feature on the American progressive rock band Glass Hammer is now online. In the run up to our review of their latest release Shadowlands we cite their former female singers and then interview Steve Babb, Fred Schendel and Susie Bogdanowicz. The article is photographically intensive. (29 February 2004)
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Rory Block Last Fair Deal Review Now Online!
We welcome our new correspondent Pamela Dow with her review of Rory Block's latest album Last Fair Deal. In addition to this album review, a feature article with an indepth interview and review of Rory's live performance in December 2003 is now online. (24 February 2004)
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Marina V Interview and Something Of My Own Album Review Now Online!
Our review of Marina V's album Something Of My Own, an album certian to appeal to Tori Amos enthusiasts, as well as Steven Digman's recent interview with the stunning Russian-born singer/songwriter are now online. (22 February 2004)
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Preview Bonnie McKee's New Album!
Bonnie McKee's Reprise Records release Trouble (preview) promises to be one of the most captivating debut albums in recent memory. A gifted 19-year old singer/songwriter and cutting-edge choir girl, a precocious young woman with a worldly wise soul, unabashadly sensual and uncopromosingly honest, Bonnie is a provacative paradox wrapped in a wildly original package. (22 February 2004)
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Casey Stratton Standing At The Edge Album Review Now Online!
Our review of Casey Stratton's new album Standing At The Edge is now online. Sung by a male vocalist, the album is certain to appeal to fans of Tori Amos and October Project. (21 February 2004)
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New Albums From Keri Noble, Sonicjoy and Skipping Discs Reviewed!
Our review of Keri Noble's stunning new album Fearless joins the review of Urban Angel by Sonicjoy that is certain to delight fans of Delerium, Kristy Thirsk and Shelley Harland. Our review of Spiders From Venus -- Women Artists and Female-Fronted Bands Cover David Bowie, the latest compilation from Skipping Discs, is also online. (21 February 2004)
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Quecia Concert Review and Interview Now Online!
Our review of Quecia's live performance for the Classic Rock Society at the Herringthorpe Leisure Centre in Rotherham on 24 January is now online. Our interview with Paul Ayre reveals details of the new album and Quecia's plans for 2004 and beyond. (16 February 2004)
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Thea Gilmore Album Reviews Now Online!
Our reviews of Thea Gilmore's three most recent albums--Avalanche (2003), Songs From The Gutter (2002) and Rules For Jokers (2001)--are now online. The article also includes a review of the bonus disc of rare or unreleased material that accompanies Songs From The Gutter and spans the period from 1996 to 2001 . (16 February 2004)
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New Magenta Album Release Date Approaches!
Seven, the second album by Magenta is officially released on 01 March 2004 through F2 Music Ltd. The previously mysterious album title is explained by the names of the individual tracks: Gluttony (12:04), Envy (09:42), Lust (12:22), Greed (13:49), Anger (5:11), Pride (12:09) and Sloth (10:06).
Magenta are holding an official release party at the Cross Keys Hotel in Llantrisant, South Wales. This event is by invitation only, but fans can enter a competition on the band's official website to attend the party as the band's VIP guests and also receive an autographed copy of the new album. Another competition for autographed copies of the album is being held for those that are unable to attend the event.
Magenta have also been in the studio recording their first single called "Broken." This track will be accompanied by various bonus tracks. Further details of this can are available at Magenta's website, from F2 Music and through Prog Rock where a special offer has just been announced. (04 February 2004)
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Tracey Brennecke EP Review and Interview Now Online!
Our review of British singer songwiter Tracey Brennecke's debut EP "Alibi" is now online. An exclusive interview with Tracey accompanies the review. (02 February 2004)
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Waking The Witch Feature Now Online!
We interview Patsy Matheson, Jools Parker, Michelle Plum and Rachel Goodwin of the Leeds, England-based band Waking The Witch and review their debut album Like Everybody in this all-new feature article. Their music features lush vocal harmonies and gorgeous guitar-laced arrangements. The article includes images by official band photographer Craig Oddy. (02 February 2004)
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Tirill Mohn and Megan Slankard Album Reviews Now Online!
Our review of Tirill Mohn's debut solo album A Dance With The Shadows is now online. Tirill, who played violin with Norway's White Willow earlier in her career, worked with us on exclusive and in-depth interview published here 01 March 2004.
Our review of Megan Slankard's debut album Lady Is A Pirate and another review of her latest release Freaky Little Story are also online. Megan will also join us for an interview this month with planned publication before the end of February. (02 February 2004)
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