Jason How Plastic Dreams and Lovers

Jason How – Plastic Dreams and Lovers

Guitar string empresario by day and psyche pop guitarist and lyricist extraordinaire by night. Rotosound’s Jason How excels himself once again with, unbelievably, an album which is apparently made up of songs which didn’t make the cut for previous albums. The outcome is a remarkable collection of songs that feel like they were made to be together, and any right minded band would be proud of.

The majority of the songs on the album are exactly what you would expect, and want, from a Jason How record. Powerfully perfect psyche pop melodies coupled with his usual selection of razor sharp observations and biting criticism, sitting perfectly alongside his emotive human interest tales.… Read the rest

Jason How Seven Mile Lane

Jason How – Seven Mile Lane – Album Review

Jason How returns with his fourth album, here he continues to demonstrate and hone his innate skill for writing addictive melodies and hooks, telling stories and painting pictures that draw the listener into his world.

This time around, he has taken inspiration from his home surroundings and his experiences cycling around the Kent countryside. On Seven Mile Lane he manages to turn the everyday into sunshine soaked harmonies, and intriguing tales as well picking up local myths and legends of the deeper darker murkier tales that often go un-noticed or get forgotten over time.

“Say goodbye to sorrow” is one of the lines from opening track She Can Make Me See.… Read the rest

Gold Needles

The Gold Needles – Pearls: Album review

One of my most listened to albums from later in 2018 finally gets the gingerquiff review treatment.

The Gold Needles released Pearls way back in March, but like a bunch of other albums in my “must listen to” pile, events and life took over resulting in me now having a pile of “still must listen to” albums.

When I finally get around to listening, a lot of this pile has had me kicking myself that I didn’t get to them earlier as they have been a revelation and long-term fixtures on my turntable, CD player or iPod.

Gold Needles album is one of those.… Read the rest

Viscount Spoon Plays the Sounds of the Cheeky Warm

Jason How – Four albums of Psychedelic & Pure Power Pop Genius

Jason How

I’ve only recently been introduced to the music of Jason How (cheers Joe Whyte). I’m so glad I am no longer a stranger to his music. Jason is a prolific songwriter, releasing an album per year over the last 4 years.

It would be difficult to pin Jason down to a specific music genre or style as there is a great variety of influences across the albums. His influences are apparent in the music, US West Coast psychedelia standing out, but also with the influence of 70’s punk/power pop and 80s indie.

Certain elements come together and bring to mind different bands and/or singers.… Read the rest