NEW ALBUM: A Decisive Acoustic Turn: The Kyle December’s Stripped-Back Triumph on ‘I’m A Decadent
Discover 'I'm A Decadent,' the stunning new acoustic album by Italian artist The Kyle December. Read my track-by-track review of this gothic-folk triumph.
NEW ALBUM: Laurel Canyon Meets the West Country: Craig Osment’s Stunning Debut ‘Under The Snow Moon’
Read my review of Craig Osment's stunning debut album 'Under The Snow Moon.' Discover how West Country roots met the timeless spirit of Laurel Canyon
PRE-RELEASE: Light, Shade, and 16-Voice Choirs: Inside Gabriel Zingiber’s 'Lighthouse'
CHASING THE NOISE: The Brave, Unruly Evolution of Chantel McGregor
INK & AUDIO: The Second Act of Ryan Hamilton - Pressing Play Again
After a profound 2023 hiatus, Texas singer-songwriter Ryan Hamilton returns.
INK & AUDIO: Punching the Jukebox: The relentless melodic reliability of Ginger Wildheart
Explore the prolific, melodic rock career of Ginger Wildheart.
HAVE YOU HEARD: Rosalie Cunningham - The High Priestess of Psych
Discover why Rosalie Cunningham is the leader of the vintage rock revival.
INK & AUDIO: The Music-ian’s Musician - Why Ian Prowse belongs on the Liverpool Mount Rushmore
Dip into the career of Mersey musician Ian Prowse.
INK & AUDIO: A Rhythm Romance with Nils Lofgren
Damien Wilkinson explores a 40-year "Rhythm Romance" with Nils Lofgren.
INK & AUDIO: Ian McNabb "65" Album Review: A Golden Age Masterpiece
Discover Ian McNabb’s new album "65."
INK & AUDIO: Assault & Battery at the Cattery
NYC supergroup Fantastic Cat returns with "Cat Out of Hell."
BETWEEN THE LINES: Japanese crime fiction (Part 1)
A deep dive into Japanese mystery books including Uketsu and Seicho Matsumoto.
BETWEEN THE LINES: Patti Smith, Bread of Angels (audiobook)
From her early years to her "wilderness" return. Damien Wilkinson reviews Patti Smith's 2025 memoir, Bread of Angels, and the power of her self-narrated audiobook.
THE SOUNDBOARD: A 2025 Music Review
From Geese to Rosalía, a review of the standout albums and rising stars of 2025.
BETWEEN THE LINES: John Dore, Seven Dials
A 300-year puzzle in the heart of London. Damien Wilkinson reviews John Dore’s debut thriller, Seven Dials—a gripping tale of Sir Thomas Neale and the Questors.