2024-04-08 21:03
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2024-04-06 01:14
The modern jazz trio GoGo Penguin have been wowing audiences for years with their piano, double bass and drum set-up. From delicate ditties to epic swells and cascading melodies, their music… Read More
2024-03-31 19:22
Hi everyone. You’ll have noticed that Higher Plain Music has been very patchy since November. I’m not going anywhere, but I wanted to let everyone know what’s happening. My… Read More
2024-03-28 23:47
What does Claire Dickson sound like?
When your dreams feel perfectly sane but the ambient noises aren’t quite right.
The review of Claire Dickson – The Beholder
Usually… Read More
2024-03-28 22:39
What does Bryde sound like?
Quintessential indie rock with a whiff of Welsh farmyard charm.
The review of Bryde – Change Your Mind EP
Bryde has swung from her stunning chord-c… Read More
2024-03-24 03:17
Folk-noir duo Loris and the Lion hail from Liverpool in the UK and have recently come off a tour supporting Ye Vagabonds. The duo often works with a harp and guitar set-up, but also brings p… Read More
2024-03-24 00:04
Bat For Lashes, aka Natasha Khan, has entered motherhood and her sixth studio album is dedicated to her daughter. ‘The Dream of Delphi’ reflects on early motherhood across ten tr… Read More
2024-03-23 23:35
Ionnalee, who flits between this title and Iamamiwhoami depending on the project, returns with a brand new dual album concept. ‘Close Your Eyes’ is a direct sequel to Iamamiwhoam… Read More
2024-03-19 23:53
What does Arjuna Oakes & John Pasathas sound like?
If modern jazz were played with Greek folk instrumentation.
The review of Arjuna Oakes & John Psathas – Sierra
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2024-03-18 00:28
What does Super Piano 64 sound like?
Soft, gentile and dreamy piano soundscapes.
The review of Super Piano 64 and GameChops – Phoenix Down: Piano Lullabies from Final Fantasy… Read More
2024-03-12 23:56
Have you heard a 5 string cello used in anger like a guitar in a rock band? If that sounds intriguing then welcome to Calum Ingram. Calum is a BBC 6 Music-supported rock singer and cellist a… Read More
2024-03-12 23:27
What does Mini Trees sound like?
Somewhere between St Vincent, Imogen Heap and Mitski when they play with their poppier production sides.
The review of Mini Trees – Burn Out EP… Read More
2024-03-09 13:37
Canadian indie psychedelic rock band Beams returns with their fourth album ‘Requiem for a Planet’ and continues to bring their unique genre-striding style. You can probably tell… Read More
2024-03-08 13:24
London-based electronic songwriter and producer Tusks is back with new music five years after her last release. The synth-heavy artist sits perfectly in the thoughtful indie electronic genre… Read More
2024-03-07 21:25
What does Shortwave Research Group sound like?
Dark ambient meets cinematic electronic music.
The review of Shortwave Research Group – Echelon II
I love a music project that h… Read More
2024-03-05 22:42
What does FOOTBALLHEAD sound like?
A tour of all your favourite 90s MTV rock bands smooshed into one.
The review of FOOTBALLHEAD – Overthinking Everything
Channelling the jang… Read More
2024-02-21 05:04
Experimental composer and pianist Kelly Moran returns with her new album ‘Moves in the Field’ and it features a single instrument – the Disklavier. Kelly was loaned one by… Read More
2024-02-20 23:01
What does Flight Mode sound like?
An emo-tinged indie rock band moving through time, release to release.
The review of Flight Mode – Tøyen, ‘13
Sinc… Read More
2024-02-18 10:19
I often listen to singing bowls or koshi chimes if I’m feeling restless and need to get some sleep. Memphis Gong Chamber runs a series of events led by sound healer Nancy and the instr… Read More
2024-02-16 00:54
Dementia is a thief and robs its victims of their memory, identity, family and friends. It is truly a cruel disease. Having had first-hand family experience with it and currently dealing wit… Read More
2024-02-15 23:32
After his previous album ‘Milktooth’ took a stripped-back intimate approach, Douglas Dare has flipped the script for his upcoming album. The British artist has announced his four… Read More
2024-01-21 01:43
What does feonao sound like?
LSDJ chiptunes with girthy basslines.
The review of feonao – In Da Circus
It isn’t often I see a description of someone’s musical craf… Read More
2024-01-20 23:52
What does Kathryn Joseph sound like?
Truth and honesty purging their demons out over the piano until subdued.
The review of Kathryn Joseph – for those who are the wronged (Lomond… Read More
2024-01-20 23:03
What does Piotr Wiese sound like?
Introspective pianist and composer, living life in the quieter spaces of contemporary classical music.
The review of Piotr Wiese – I Will Keep S… Read More
2024-01-19 20:20
British singer-songwriter and esoteric pop-rock artist Nick Hudson is always working on something. If he isn’t painting, he is writing or filming something, but music and sound cut acr… Read More
2024-01-13 21:22
What does Vanessa Forero sound like?
Indie-folk songstress weaving native Columbian instrumentation into her mix.
The review of ‘Some Kinda Grace’ by Vanessa Forero
Hot… Read More
2024-01-13 16:19
What does Raja Kirik sound like?
Channelling Indonesian ceremonial dances into the electronic age.
The review of Raja Kirik – Phantasmagoria of Jathilan
Jathilan is an acronym… Read More
2024-01-07 00:10
What do Aga Khan Master Musicians sound like?
A global fusion of classical instruments to forge a powerhouse of traditional folk music starting a new era.
The review of Aga Khan Master… Read More
2024-01-05 23:02
Contemporary classical music continues to find new and interesting ways to blur lines with other genres and tuba player and composer Daniel Herskedal is a fine example of this. Whilst you&rs&hell…Read More
2024-01-02 20:58
Composer Sam Hulick is perhaps best known for his work on the Mass Effect series alongside Boulders Gate and A Way Out. After several years is relative quiet, Sam has returned to original mu… Read More
2024-01-01 23:35
After running this website for over 15 years, I still get so much out of finding new music, writing about it and helping others discover new music. 2023 once again saw a new record for the n… Read More
2023-12-19 22:56
What does outside is void sound like?
Adam Fielding electronica mixed with a shoegazing 80s alt-pop.
The review of outside is void – Light Gazer
It is always a pleasure when a… Read More
2023-12-19 21:46
EMP encapsulate a crazy hybrid of genres that make it incredibly difficult to describe. The trio of Alex Erhardt, Nathan Mays and Maxx Salazar pull from prog-rock, jazz, post-punk and electr… Read More
2023-12-17 23:09
What does Yae sound like?
Sumptuous, warm Japanese folk with a Latin twist this time around.
The review of Yae – 8 Billion Prayers
There are a few musicians and artists that I… Read More
2023-12-04 23:23
The Björk narrated nature documentary about fungi has been given a release date of January 2024. The documentary. presented by Merlin Sheldrake. will feature narration from Björk a… Read More
2023-12-02 22:21
What does APOTHEO sound like?
French art pop producer mixing traditional instruments into underground French electronica.
The review of APOTHEO – BIEN FOU
Describing himself a… Read More
2023-12-02 21:14
What does French for Rabbits sound like?
Dreamy indie folk that’s borrowed a ballroom string quartet fit for a royal dance.
The review of French for Rabbit – In the End I W… Read More
2023-12-02 18:56
One of the biggest regrets I’ve had in 2023 is that I’ve not been able to get to any live music due to health/caring responsibilities. I was hoping to get to see Fever Ray this t… Read More
2023-12-02 00:05
What does Svaneborg Kardyb sound like?
A dreamy Wurlitzer, synth, piano and percussion duo.
The review of Svaneborg Kardyb – At Home (AN NPR Tiny Desk Concert)
Recorded in the… Read More
2023-11-28 22:07
Australian-born Georgia Reed returns to music after a five-year hiatus and relocating to the UK. The singer-songwriter has four singles ready to roll over the next six months and the first o… Read More
2023-11-28 21:09
What does Mindy Meng Wang, Sui Zhen sound like?
If Tanya Tagaq was more relaxed and played the guzheng.
The review of Mindy Meng Wang, Sui Zhen – Origin of You
It is interesti… Read More
2023-11-26 19:54
What does Johanna Warren sound like?
Bridging the gap between alternative rock and psychedelic folk.
The review of Johanna Warren – The Rockfield Sessions Vol 1
Upon hearing t… Read More
2023-11-26 18:59
What does Kelly Moran sound like?
Alternative pianist and composer, returning back to more classical roots.
The review of Kelly Moran – Visela
When you’ve largely known… Read More
2023-11-25 23:59
It’s been almost a decade since the last Birdmask release but alternative chamber pop lovers are in for a treat. Returning back to his solo music, Birdmask has lost none of his origina… Read More
2023-11-23 23:35
Iglooghost has celebrated his new signing to LUCKYME® by releasing a double A-side single which includes a collaboration with a personal favourite artist of mine Marina Herlop. With both… Read More
2023-11-23 23:01
It may seem a bit leftfield to be having a fundraiser to save a musical instrument but Union Chapel’s 146-year-old church organ is unique. Situated in the heart of London, I’ve h… Read More
2023-11-22 05:47
Award winning composer and chiptune artist Button Masher has been making fantastic music for years. Now Button Masher is diving into the inner workings of how to create SNES music. The exten… Read More
2023-11-19 00:50
How to break the spiral of violence!Forget what sets us apart and see what brings us together.You and I are earth !
Olivier de Sagazan
I have followed the work of artist Olivier de Sagaz… Read More
2023-11-13 23:50
What does June McDoom sound like?
The review of June McDoom – With Strings
June McDoom’s debut EP is a love letter to 60s and 70s folk and veered off into some beautifu… Read More
2023-11-13 23:14
What does Hydrogen Sea sound like?
Indie pop sitting somewhere between Little Dragon, Goldfrapp and Oh Land.
The review of Hydrogen Sea – Creature Comforts
Belgian duo Hydroge… Read More
2023-11-10 23:13
Fancy some proper vintage electronica with early 90s grooves that nod towards Jungle, Drum N Bass and iDents from a radio station we’ve never heard of? Welcome to Vegyn. The producer a… Read More
2023-11-10 22:57
What does Shady Bug sound like?
Chaotic and detuned indie rock with a shoegazing element behind pixie twangs.
The review of Shady Bug – What’s The Use?
Shoegazey indie r… Read More
2023-11-08 22:18
Berlin-based composer Maya Shenfeld uses cinematic kaleidoscopic electronica like a classical composer and her new single ‘Interstellar’ is absolutely superb. It fits somewhere b… Read More
2023-11-07 01:09
What does Marnie Stern sound like?
A guitar virtuoso channelling a fretboard tap into spasmodic indie rock.
The review of Marnie Stern – The Comeback Kid
It’s been a dec… Read More
2023-11-03 23:59
What does Mishkin Fitzgerald & Catherine Elms sound like?
Cabaret piano prog rock. If Amanda Palmer was more of a gothic dark orchestral rock band in waiting.
The review of Mishkin… Read More
2023-11-03 23:13
What does Linus Alberg sound like?
Delicate upright piano mixed with textured sounds.
The review of Linus Alberg – Elements
German composer and producer Linus Alberg makes his… Read More
2023-11-03 08:00
Sunna Margrét is an artist after my own heart. Her new single ‘Chocolate’ declares “There’s no need to worry, like chocolate and cheese, my reasons are solid&r&hell…Read More
2023-11-01 23:52
What does Marina Herlop sound like?
Experimental electronica and pixie oddness.
The review of Marina Herlop – Nekkuja
Marina Herlop found herself facing her inner critic when… Read More
2023-11-01 08:00
What does Sing Leaf sound like?
Existential dread as drones and soundscapes mixed with barren folk songs.
The review of Sing Leaf – Remote Motel
In order to get into the right… Read More
2023-10-31 23:43
As a huge fan of Basement, I clicked with Footballhead from the first few seconds of their latest single ‘Habits’. The Chicago quintet self-released their album ‘Overthinki… Read More
2023-10-31 23:13
What does Myrkur sound like?
A mixture of Nordic folk, black metal and all kinds of post rock in between.
The review of Myrkur – Spine
Traditionally artists stick to certain g… Read More
2023-10-30 23:01
What does Mort Form sound like?
Chiptune/electronica hybrid.
The review of Mort Form – Universe Round Trip
I’m a fan of albums that tell a story and ‘Universe Roun… Read More
2023-10-30 21:33
What does Sebastien Skaf sound like?
Composer, arranger and pianist – this time turning his hand to a Halloween special.
The review of Sebastien Skaf – Piano Stories: Silen… Read More
2023-10-27 21:31
Fans of Portishead, Massive Attack and Aphex Twin will be right at home with Swedish artist Don Gog and their new single. Straddling the worlds of hip-hop and electronica, the idea with his… Read More
2023-10-27 20:55
What does Career Woman sound like?
Classic jangly indie rock perfect for college radio.
The review of Career Woman – Grapevine
Reminding me of the anthemic jangle rock that I… Read More
2023-10-27 20:17
What does Sainte Lucie sound like?
French folk singer placing her vocals in 90% of the instrument positions.
The review Sainte Lucie – Mercie
French chanteuse Sainte Lucie has… Read More
2023-10-26 22:38
Percussionist and composer Manu Delago has returned from his bicycle ReCycling tour and teamed up with vocal ensemble Mad About Lemon for a new album. ‘Snow From Yesterday’ will… Read More
2023-10-25 14:44
What does Louis Jucker sound like?
Early Bon Iver with a rustic homemade edge… out of suitcases.
The review of Louis Jucker & le Nouvel Ensemble Contemporain – Suitcas… Read More
2023-10-25 12:46
What does Endless Forms sound like?
Dream pop with an extra slice of chamber rock.
The review of Endless Forms – The House of Love
Justin Allen approached his new album &lsquo&hell…Read More
2023-10-25 10:31
What does GGGOLDDD sound like?
Taut, apocalyptic and cataclysmic post-metal with electric elements.
The review of GGGOLDDD – PTSD
GGGOLDDD has never shied away from talking ab… Read More
2023-10-25 09:46
With what must be a nightmare artist name for search engines, Any Other is the stage name for Italian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adele Altro. Continuing the great lineage of… Read More
2023-10-25 09:18
The unimitable Kathryn Joseph produced one of the best albums of 2022 with ‘For you who are the wronged’. One of the things that made it stand out was the almost total reliance o… Read More
2023-10-21 15:12
Berlin-based American trio Meagre Martin straddles psychedelic-tinged folk rock with their latest single ‘TBD (The Big Death)’. It starts off lightly with crisp guitars, tight dr… Read More
2023-10-21 12:30
Plastic Barricades is the moniker of London-based singer-songwriter Dan Kert. He is the central force behind the name but with each era, his collaborators change. Following two studio albums… Read More
2023-10-21 12:11
What does Bex Burch sound like?
Tuned percussion, crazy rhythms and one hell of a xylophone being put into unusual situations.
The review of Bex Burch – There is only love and fe… Read More
2023-10-21 10:30
What does Elsiane sound like?
Dramatic ethereal new wave music with influences from around the world.
The review of Elsiane – E L S I A N E
Carving their own path for well ove… Read More
2023-10-18 21:42
Taking on a live DJ set with the setting of the Popocatepelt volcano in the background looks like a fantasy movie but Lagartijeando gets to enjoy just that with this superb live set. Taking… Read More
2023-10-15 23:21
Bringing a totally fresh take on contemporary jazz, House of Waters is comprised of a six-string bass and a hammered dulcimer – with drums to boot. I’m not even sure it’s c… Read More
2023-10-15 17:56
The genesis of singer-songwriter Annie Dressner’s new single ‘Black And White’ is that she bumped into an ex after almost a decade apart. The Cambridge, UK based artist sai… Read More
2023-10-15 16:46
What does Alex Musatov sound like?
Taking violin looping into the majestic gothic folk realm.
The review of Alex Musatov – Passages Vol.4
Violinist, singer and composer Alex M… Read More
2023-10-15 15:21
To celebrate the launch of her new album ‘Ghosts’ (review coming soon but short version is buy it), Hania Rani celebrated with an album launch concert. Her transition from piano… Read More
2023-10-13 23:01
What does Green-House sound like?
Utopian synth work that has an innate longing for something bigger.
The review of Green-House – A Host for All Kinds of Life
Olive Ardizoni a… Read More
2023-10-12 05:53
Following in the minimalist electronic footsteps of Four Tet, Echo Juliet wrote her latest single entirely on a train. The track, now titled ‘Life on Trains’, is a dynamic and f… Read More
2023-10-10 22:13
What does Namian Sidibé sound like?
Malian songs of praise backed by a sole acoustic guitar.
The review of Namian Sidibé – Namian Sidibé
Most Malian music… Read More
2023-10-10 21:33
What does Mary Jane Dunphe sound like?
Gritty industrial pop beats with deep synths that want to replace bass guitars.
The review of Mary Jane Dunphe – Stage of Love
There is… Read More
2023-10-10 19:49
Post Britpop trio milkshed. are the perfect antidote to a depressing or lethargic day. Mixing together 90s grunge, explosive garage rock and anthemic pop rock songwriting, the southwest Engl… Read More
2023-10-09 21:41
What does Laura Veirs sound like?
Indie folk of the highest tier.
The review of Laura Veirs – Phone Orphans
Over the last few albums, I’ve joked that Laura Veirs is a ma… Read More
2023-10-08 11:27
KASHIWA Daisuke released their concert ‘STELLA’ onto YouTube today. The modern classical and ambient composer brings along a pianist, string quartet and live drummer to join them… Read More
2023-10-07 22:47
What does Forndom sound like?
Usually dark Scandinavian ritual folk. This time it’s creepy piano ambient.
The review of Forndom – Alster
Forndom is an artist I’ve… Read More
2023-10-07 21:50
What does Piotr Wiese sound like?
Piano-based compositions refracted through complex electronic layers.
The review of Piotr Wiese – Ídiopá… Read More
2023-10-04 07:00
Achers is a four-piece noise rock band with a heavy emo hardcore twist that is based in London. They formed in 2022 for the aptly named First Timers Festival, designed to let bands play thei… Read More
2023-09-30 16:02
What does Shigara sound like?
Big house and samba beats infused with minimalist Brazilian tones.
The review of Shigara – Sambaqui Arranha-Céu… Read More
2023-09-29 22:12
What does Bibio sound like?
Guitar electronica artist embraces his full soul funk side.
The review of Bibio – Sunbursting EP
Following on from his Bib10 album, Bibio fully… Read More
2023-09-29 21:25
What does Mikel sound like?
If Studio Ghibli made lo-fi hip-hop beats.
The review of Mikel – Floating
Inspired by spending a year travelling across South East Asia, Japan and… Read More
2023-09-29 19:37
Epic Games, who bought Bandcamp only 18 months ago has sold it off to Songtradr. Epic, who announced a mass 16% layoff and restructure amid “spending more than it brings in”, has… Read More
2023-09-27 20:38
Minimalist composer Kirk Barley has created an equally perfect minimalist music video for his new single ‘Lake of Gold’. The song is a collection of found sounds, field recording… Read More
2023-09-27 00:01
What does John Metcalfe sound like?
A towering, sweeping giant of orchestral gusto.
The review of John Metcalfe – Tree
Bold. Sweeping. Majestic. Wonderous. Those are four word… Read More
2023-09-26 21:57
What does Mitski sound like?
This time around, Mitski is channelling her symphonic country-tinged pop-rock side.
The review of Mitski – The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We… Read More
2023-09-21 18:38
Filed under posts that scratch oddly specific itches that I absolutely have, Sign Libra’s latest music video is an animation designed to emulate a PS1-era RPG. The Latvian musician&rsq&hell…Read More
2023-09-21 13:23
Pianist and composer Celia Hollander has focused in on the element of wind for her upcoming album ‘Second Draft’. From Celia’s perspective, the wind is like an invisible fo… Read More
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