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Words by Grey Malkin Alula Down (Mark Waters and Kate Gathercole) have been a standout presence in psych folk circles for a number of years; whether as a part of their local Weirdshire movement alongside fellow travellers Sproatly Smith, or releasing gorgeously realised albums such as 2018’s delicate ‘Homespun’ and the seasonal 2020/21 ‘Postcards From … Continue reading Album Review: Alula Down – Leyline
Album artwork Words by Lady Godiva The Cornish high priestess Daisy Rickman rose and shone with her love letter to the moon, Donsya a'n Loryow, in 2022 and is now back with her second effort Howl, another soulful incantation in a league of its own. Released on the Spring Equinox, her enchanting songwriting incorporates bits … Continue reading Album review: Daisy Rickman – Howl
Album artwork Words by Lady Godiva Detroit's three graces Shadow Show have come a long way since they debuted in 2018, blowing us away with their recent sophomore album, Fantasy Now!. A hypnotic sleeve shows the power-trio in Paco Rabanne style metal dresses, a nod to Francoise Hardy's iconic 60s dress. Psychedelic and truly timeless. … Continue reading Album review: Shadow Show – Fantasy Now!
EP Artwork Words by Grey Malkin ‘Sandwood’, the debut EP from fingerstyle guitarist Sam Grassie, follows on from a double headliner single on the esteemed Broadside Hacks label (both tracks are included here) and serves also as a bewitching forerunner of his forthcoming album promised later in the year. Having played previously with folk blues … Continue reading EP Review: Sam Grassie – Sandwood
Poster design by N. Sphinx ADV TICKETS HERE MOOF Magazine presents: A Celebration of Global Underground Psychedelia 16th April at New River Studios with live music from: MERMAID CHUNKY (UK) Heading the thriving DIY music scene of “New Weird Britain”, Stroud’s Mermaid Chunky are an audio visual duo made up of artists Freya Tate and … Continue reading MOOF Magazine presents: A Celebration of Global Underground Psychedelia
MOOF DJs For Peace! This Saturday at The Social Join DJs @jbkyron + @candy_diazz (all the way from Lisbon ) + new addition to the bill Chico Foley + MOOF Magazine founder/editor @melanie.angela for an evening of good tunes and a charity auction in aid of @warchilduk at the upstairs bar of @thesociallondon Candy Diaz & … Continue reading MOOF DJS FOR PEACE!
Magic Wands In conversation with LA based dark dream-pop duo Magic Wands Originally from Nashville, Tennessee and now residing in Los Angeles, Magic Wands composed of Dexy Valentine (guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Chris Valentine (guitar, vocals) have impressed with every project since their debut album 'Aloha Moon' in 2012. Five albums later, their most recent project 'Switch' was selected in The Best Albums … Continue reading Psyched To Meet You: Magic Wands
Lando Manning Interview by Brandon Pestano Brighton based acid-tinged folk musician Lando Manning has released his second EP Brighter Days, a project he describes as “an affirmation of hope that through dark times there is light at the end of the tunnel." With a distinctly dreamy acoustic sound and a gift for subtle poetic song writing, … Continue reading Band to Watch: Lando Manning
Pilot, album artwork Words by Brandon Pestano Skydaddy takes flight with Pilot, the debut EP from English-Lebanese London based artist Rachid Fakhre. Created following a period of self doubt and introspection, Pilot is a delicately crafted five track orchestral alt-folk project knitted together with love and care like a warm homemade jumper by a campfire … Continue reading EP Review: Skydaddy – Pilot
Words by Lady Godiva In 1975, Bob Dylan released Blood on the Tracks, the iconic anatomy of his marriage break up. Heartbreak and vulnerability are the raw material of creation and from these two stems endless inspiration in various states of consciousness. In 2023, Brian Chillemi penned his own tales of disenchantment in his sophomore album, … Continue reading Album review: CHILLEMI – Vacant Cowboy