Author Archives: Matt Mead

About Matt Mead

Freelance writer who likes anything with heart and soul
REVIEW: Corduroy - Winky Wagon

REVIEW: Corduroy – Winky Wagon

Winky Wagon is a compilation of rare fruits of Corduroys labours following their 3 legendary albums released via Acid Jazz records. This new collection, released via Well Suspect records, is an ever so slight diversion from the usual well versed…

REVIEW: James Taylor Quarter – A Bigger Picture

REVIEW: James Taylor Quarter – A Bigger Picture

The James Taylor Quartet never fail to deliver the goods. Since branching out in the late 80’s with a unique brand of soundtrack mixed with jazz, funk and blues covers plus the odd original piece they are at the top…

Sidiku Buari: Disco Soccer - album review

REVIEW: Sidiku Buari: Disco Soccer – album review

When you put together the 70’s shoes of John Travolta and the wizardry of Mardonna you might be able to picture the latest release by BBE Records entitled Disco Soccer by sportsman turned musician Sidiku Buari. Featuring a bonanza of…

REVIEW: The Beatles - Abbey Road 50th Anniversary

REVIEW: The Beatles – Abbey Road 50th Anniversary

The Beatles Abbey Road is no doubt one of the all-time great artistically revered masterpieces since it was first released back in the late 60’s. There’s pop, rock, opera, rockabilly, jazz, blues and so much more that the fabs lovingly…

NEW MUSIC: Supergrass new video

NEW MUSIC: Supergrass new video

With the announcement of the reunion of Britpop favourites Supergrass, the band unveiled a previously unheard track, a Police cover Next To You, taken from a forthcoming box set entitled The Strange Ones 1994 – 2008. Today they have released…

NEWS: Foals share new track Into The Surf

NEWS: Foals share new track Into The Surf

Foals have previewed the October 18th release of ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2’ with two explosive tracks in the shape of ‘The Runner’ and ‘Black Bull’ – both of which were picked as Annie Mac’s Hottest…

REVIEW: The Orielles – Disco Valador new album

REVIEW: The Orielles – Disco Valador new album

Funk, pop, samba masters The Orielles are firmly back in hearts and homes of their fans with their new album Disco Valador released via Heavenly Recordings. The band have come hurtling out of the starting traps with their upbeat tunes…