'It’s Hard To Push Back The Fear': Jay Watson Steps Into The Light As GUM

Ash Goldberg, Journalist

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Album Review: Loon Lake - Gloamer
Interspersed with guitar solos and synth-heavy backings, Gloamer demonstrates an inclination towards something beyond the blend of garage-pop Loon Lake are accustomed to brewing, and the results are sweet.
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Album Review: The Ocean Party - Split
With a total running time of just over half an hour, Split is definitely worth a lunch break listen.
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Album Review: The Paper Kites - States
Apparently, there was in-fighting in the band over the inclusion of some of the tracks on this record, but in the end The Paper Kites will be glad it turned out as it did, as will you, because States is stunning.
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Album Review: The Jungle Giants - Learn To Exist
Anyone who listened to The Jungle Giants’ first two EPs or has seen them perform live knows that they are a fun band and, for the most part, that’s what Learn To Exist is. But ‘fun’ alone isn’t going to help them stand out in the crowd.
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Album Review: Nadine Shah - Love Your Dum and Mad
Standout, Dreary Town, tells the tale of Shah’s ex-boyfriend, who tragically took his own life, while closer Winter Reigns is contrarily the warmest track on the record.
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Album Review: Sam Buckingham - I'm A Bird
Play I’m A Bird after a tiring day; put your feet up and relax your aching brow, let your mind drift upon the current of Buckingham’s honey-sweet sound and she’ll take you on a journey home.
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Album Review: Snakadaktal - Sleep In The Water
There’s still room for growth of course - perhaps a little less synthesiser and a little more variation in lyrics - but one thing is certain: Snakadaktal have shed their skin, and this is only the beginning.
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Album Review: Stolen Violin - Temperate Touch, Tropical Tears
Temperate Touch, Tropical Tears is not an easy album to listen to; you won’t be singing along to many of these songs.
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Album Review: Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros - Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros
Yes, Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros are still producing music about spirituality, peace and getting high (on love). But the album also witnesses this neo-hippy and his troubadours maturing as a band and artists.
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