Ardentjohn are an extremely talented band, one who, in time, will leave their comfort zone and become something genuinely great rather than just good. But, as debut’s go, On The Wire, is pretty lovely.
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Strike The Colours – Seven Roads
‘Seven Roads’ is a refined and reflective set of songs that captivate in their own, largely subdued way. Andrew Dowdall reviews the second album from Strike The Colours.

Eddi Reader – Love Is The Way
Following the fabulous redux edition of The Songs Of Robert Burns a few months ago, it’s turned into a bumper year for Eddi Reader fans. Or has it? Well read on …
Whole Schebang – Stranger Than The Weather EP
Whole Schebang have already put together three tiny EPs, and the three-song Stranger Than The Weather is the latest in their line of diminutive releases.
Darren Hayman – Great British Holiday Songs
Tiring collection of the usual from Hefner mainman
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