Jon Kean
Louder Than War
United Kingdom
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Tungz: A Good Dream
Bristol’s synth-pop four-piece, Tungz, have produced a debut album that presents many of life's heartaches in a distinctly feelgood fashion. → Read More
Plank: Future Of The Sea – album review
Future of the Sea , the new album by Plank, evokes the power and beauty of the oceans - as beautiful as they can be savage. → Read More
Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition 2023 Announced
Glastonbury Festival have announced details for their 2023 Emerging Talent Competition. We're delighted to join their judging panel. → Read More
Billy Nomates: CACTI: album review
CACTI, Billy Nomates’ second full album, is not afraid to explore (in the words of the title track) “the bare bones of truth.” → Read More
Clean Cut Kid: Hiss – album review
I'm not crying. You are. Clean Cut Kid's fourth album, Hiss tests the tear ducts but also offers hope in interesting times. → Read More
The Zangwills: Backpatters & Shooters – single review
Backpatters & Shooters by The Zangwills, is the sort of track you'd find yourself singing if you were up in space, staring down at the Earth. → Read More
Intoku: The Loco Klub, Bristol
We were at The Loco Klub for an immersive and compelling audio-visual spectacle from rarely-seen Bristol soundscapers, Intoku. → Read More
The Fashion Weak (ft. Gruff Rhys): Welsh Words
The first released tracks by The Fashion Weak make so many left turns, you’ll need to stop and stare at a fixed point to prevent dizziness. → Read More
Sylvan Esso: No Rules Sandy
Sylvan Esso have disregarded the rule book more than ever in recording their fourth studio album, No Rules Sandy. → Read More
Mr. Alec Bowman_Clarke: A Place Like Home
Alec Bowman_Clarke has filled his his EP, A Place Like Home, with songs of honesty that embrace uncertainty and imperfection. → Read More
Self Esteem: Prioritise Pleasure
Self Esteem's second album, Prioritise Pleasure, is a striking work of personal honesty and affirmation. It's also a mighty pop record. → Read More
Grandmas House: Grandmas House
The self-titled debut EP by Grandmas House adds another chunky layer of kudos to Bristol's punk rock reputation. Jon Kean reviews. → Read More
Crowded House: Woodface – 30th anniversary celebration
Thirty years on from its release, Crowded House's Woodface still stands up as a fine body of work. Jon Kean celebrates its pearl anniversary. → Read More
Luwten: Draft – album review
Tessa Douwstra, aka Luwten, returns with her second album, Draft: enigmatic pop with plenty of wonk. Jon Kean reviews. → Read More
Wasuremono: Let's Talk, Pt. 1
The four-piece, Wasuremono - much beloved of Steve Lamacq - return with the first instalment of their 2021 double album, Let's Talk. → Read More
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel: Nell’s Jazz and Blues, London – Live Review
On that Friday when many were finishing work for Christmas, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel were working their hometown crowd. Jon Kean reviews. → Read More
Zander Sharp: Settlements
Listen to the versatile violin and varied vocals of Zander Sharp, as he releases the single Settlements. Jon Kean reviews. → Read More
Wickham Festival 2018 – festival review
Four scorching days in Hampshire - and that was just the music. Jon Kean enjoyed breaking his Wickham Festival duck. → Read More
Underneath The Stars
Folk music is all beards, tank tops, tankards and an awful lot of hey nonny nonny? You need to get yourself to Underneath The Stars Festival. → Read More
Steve Harley Acoustic Trio: Southern Pavilion, Worthing Pier
Much more than 'The End of the Pier Show,' The Steve Harley Trio brought big songs into an intimate, acoustic setting. Jon Kean reviews. → Read More