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"the best of both worlds: retro vibes with a modern twist" Hayley Foster da Silva reviews the "sassy and empowering" The Courettes and their new album 'Soul of the Fabulous Courettes'. out on DAMAGED GOODS RECORDS. joyzine.org/2024/09/29/alb…

"infectious rhythms and melodic optimism" "tuning into ley line energy" Read my Joyzine review of Buzz' Ayaz + support from Redmoor at @JamJarBristol on Thursday 26th September. A night that caused "full-on dancing from stage to bar". joyzine.org/2024/09/30/liv…

"creates a sense of tranquillity that lasts long after the final string has stopped vibrating" Read my Joyzine review of the tranquil & soothing sounds of 'Forest Grimoire', harpist Andy Aquarius's album of improvised tracks recorded in the forest. joyzine.org/2024/10/01/alb…

"an exhilarating blend of 60s-inspired rock ‘n’ roll, raw punk energy, and pure performance magic" Hayley Foster reviews "powerhouse duo" The Courettes live at The Dome, London. joyzine.org/2024/10/06/liv…

"Gemma’s dynamic energy never lets up for a single moment and her magnetic personality shines through at every opportunity" Kevin J Milsom reviews the "phenomenal force" of Gemma Rogers live at The Plough in Bristol. joyzine.org/2024/10/07/liv… Gemma Rogers

"an unapologetic, in-your-face punk barrage from start to finish" Hayley Foster da Silva reviews the "righteous, confrontational anger" of 'Are You Flirting With Me', the new EP from Bureau De Change. joyzine.org/2024/10/07/ep-…

"strange and intriguing worlds formed from granite and permafrost" Read my Joyzine review of the ambient "intrigue and menace" of 'HOWL' the new collaborative album from Rothko and Steve Parry. joyzine.org/2024/10/13/alb… Hwyl Nofio

"menacing & thunderous", "otherworldly, slightly out of control" Read my Joyzine review of 'Black & White Cat/Black & White Cake' from musical polymath John Toohill helping friend Dan Oh form a band inspired by 70s horror 'The Sentinel'. joyzine.org/2024/10/13/alb… @swimmingfaith

NOW & THEN: MCLUSKY FRONTMAN ON THE REISSUE OF THEIR 2004 LP-THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ME AND YOU IS THAT I’M NOT ON FIRE Editor Paul Maps talks to Falco about the reissue, his take on the release years, the changing musical landscape & more. joyzine.org/2024/10/14/now… falcotronic

"Grown up pop with a high IQ. Piney Gir deserves to be a household name" Read my Joyzine review of 'Cosmic Upside Down' the new EP from longstanding friend of Joyzine Piney Gir. joyzine.org/2024/10/15/ep-… Piney Gir

Had a couple of lovely reviews for the #cosmicupsidedown EP Joyzine & Get In Her Ears Read ‘em here: joyzine.org/2024/10/15/ep-… getinherears.com/2024/10/18/ep-….

So great to hear Johnny Lynch, AKA Pictish Trail, on Cerys Matthews 6Music Celtic New Year-themed show. Lovely description of the meaning behind his track 'Island Family (Summer Redux)' - a Joyzine fave. Worth catching with on BBC Sounds when it's up. youtube.com/watch?v=oFt4gL…

"slinks in on a low-low guitar riff with tremolo shuddering like our fright-night terror" Read my Joyzine review of 'Read The Room…Beware the Moon' the new 2-track release from 'the best masked rock’n’roll band in the world' Black Mekon. joyzine.org/2024/10/31/sin…

"an album of great emotional clout, beauty, and insight" Simon Tucker reviews 'Songs Of A Lost World' the new Cure album of "raw vulnerability and with outstanding musicianship". joyzine.org/2024/10/31/the… The Cure Simon Tucker

"a sparse but catchy bounce that has plenty of surprises up it’s Afropop sleeve" Read my Joyzine review of ‘LDN Girl’ the new single from Falle Nioke (his first since signing to Eat Your Own Ears) & featuring a perfect bite-sized rap from TaliaBle. joyzine.org/2024/11/03/sin…

"refreshingly thorough" "a vital read" Hayley Foster da Silva reviews Sammy Stein's new book 'Candid: Conversations on Women in the Music Industry' a look at the experiences of women from many genres & different roles in the music industry. joyzine.org/2024/11/04/boo… Sammy Stein

"an album that blends dreamy folk/pop, a dash of theatre, and some late-night cabaret" Read my @JoyzineUK review of the "intrigue and otherworldliness" of ‘Made 4 Fun’ the new album from Birgit de Priester. joyzine.org/2024/11/06/alb…

"they forge hypnotic passages you can get lost in" "they are the charmers we are the snake" Read my @JoyzineUK review of the dazzling microtonal joy of BaBa Zula's new album 'İstanbul Sokakları', out on Glitterbeat Records. joyzine.org/2024/11/10/alb… BaBa ZuLa .ii Glitterbeat Records

"an adult lullaby...the song expands from a pinpoint of light to a constellation of stars" Read my @JoyzineUK review of the songwriting skill and "exceptional voice" of Dorothy Bird on her brand new single 'Meteorites'. joyzine.org/2024/11/12/sin… Dorothy Bird

Apart from this last message, we're no longer going to be posting here. We'd love to see you over at Bluesky (or Threads, Instagram or Facebook) 🦋 bsky.app/profile/joyzin… #xodus #toXic #xparrot #xasperated #xcruciating #xtinguish #xpelliarmus