The long wait is over, and the celestial debut from Oxford five-piece Fixers delivers in spades.
ReviewsAuthor Andy Johnson
Dr John – Locked Down
A musician who has been there and done that offers a new musical and personal perspective on problems which, like John himself, got started decades ago: making the future looks just a little brighter.
Blood Red Shoes – In Time to Voices
It’s difficult third album time as Brighton duo Blood Red Shoes return with a successor to 2010′s “Fire Like This”.
Thomas Truax – Monthly Journal
Outsider inventor-musician Thomas Truax attempts an experiment too far with the LP version of his song-a-month project.
The Megaphonic Thrift – The Megaphonic Thrift
While never as explosive as their live shows, the studio comeback for Norway’s supergroup-of-sorts the Megaphonic Thrift sees them expand their noise pop palette.
Fixers – Imperial Goddess of Mercy
It’s out with the UFO cults and in with a somewhat sketchy set of songs for Oxford fivepiece Fixers writes Andy Johnson.
Mat Gibson – Forest Fire
Returned from two years absorbing the sights and sounds of Quebec, British Americana man Mat Gibson releases a new mini-album. Andy Johnson reviews.
Manic Street Preachers – National Treasures: The Complete Singles
It’s been 25 years of culture, alienation, boredom and despair for Manic Street Preachers. 38 singles in, it all still stacks up.
Festival Diary: Ley Lines, Oxford, 15 October 2011
Brand new urban festival Ley Lines kicks off in Oxford with sets from the likes of Catherine A.D., Alt J and Theme Park. Andy Johnson reviews.
Benjamin Francis Leftwich + Monument Valley + Daughter – O2 Academy Oxford, 18/10/11
A rude and noisy crowd ruin performances by Monument Valley and tipped singer-songwriter Daughter – Benjamin Francis Leftwich needs no help. Andy Johnson reviews.
Visions of Trees – The Jericho, Oxford, 20/10/11
An under-attended gig puts no fear into the hearts of London electro duo Visions of Trees, writes Andy Johnson
Catherine A.D. – Communion
Taken as first polished release by a still-developing talent, Communion is an intriguing listen rather than essential purchase. Catherine Anne Davies releases a debut mini-album which might just hint at greatness to come.
