Mick Birchall Reviews<p>New <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AlbumReview" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>AlbumReview</span></a></p><p>Check out my thoughts on the latest offering from <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MastersOfReality" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MastersOfReality</span></a>. <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/TheArcher" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>TheArcher</span></a> is their first new album in 16 years! </p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/HardRock" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HardRock</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/StonerRock" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>StonerRock</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Psychedelic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Psychedelic</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Rock" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Rock</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blog</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mickbirchallreview.blogspot.com/2025/05/album-review-masters-of-reality-archer.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mickbirchallreview.blogspot.co</span><span class="invisible">m/2025/05/album-review-masters-of-reality-archer.html</span></a></p>
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Mick Birchall Reviews<p>NEW <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/GIGREPORT" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GIGREPORT</span></a></p><p>If <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/blues" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>blues</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>music</span></a> were a video game, then <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/JoeBonamassa" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>JoeBonamassa</span></a> would be one of the boss levels, if not the final boss!</p><p>He makes everything look so effortless, and not only that, but he inspires people to go out and pick up a <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/guitar" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>guitar</span></a>. Check out my full gig report of when Joe returned to <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Liverpool" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Liverpool</span></a> for the first time in years!</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blog</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Review" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Review</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/LiveMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>LiveMusic</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mickbirchallreview.blogspot.com/2025/04/gig-report-joe-bonamassa-m-s-bank-arena.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mickbirchallreview.blogspot.co</span><span class="invisible">m/2025/04/gig-report-joe-bonamassa-m-s-bank-arena.html</span></a></p>
Mick Birchall Reviews<p>NEW <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/GIGREPORT" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GIGREPORT</span></a></p><p>After speaking with Wille Edwards for my blog, I could sense that he had an exciting show planned. The stage was set, and it was time for some music!</p><p>Check out my full report of <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/WilleanstheBandits" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WilleanstheBandits</span></a> live at <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/TheDeafInstitute" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>TheDeafInstitute</span></a> in <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Manchester" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Manchester</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/LiveMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>LiveMusic</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Concerts" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Concerts</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/UKMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>UKMusic</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blues" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blues</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Rock" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Rock</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mickbirchallreview.blogspot.com/2025/03/wille-and-the-bandits-manchester-gig-report.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mickbirchallreview.blogspot.co</span><span class="invisible">m/2025/03/wille-and-the-bandits-manchester-gig-report.html</span></a></p>
Brendan<p>Fans of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BobDylan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BobDylan</span></a> could well be interested in today's episode of the eclectic music show, Rotations, on <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@3CRMelbourne" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>3CRMelbourne</span></a></span> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CommunityRadio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityRadio</span></a>. </p><p>Presenter John Tait plays classic Dylan tunes and chats with author Chris O'Connor about the new book, "You Don't Need a Weatherman - Bob Dylan for Beginners"...</p><p><a href="https://www.3cr.org.au/rotations/episode/bob-dylan-part-1-new-book" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">3cr.org.au/rotations/episode/b</span><span class="invisible">ob-dylan-part-1-new-book</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>music</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MusicOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>radio</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>books</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MusicBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicBooks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a></p>
Mick Birchall Reviews<p>NEW <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/INTERVIEW" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>INTERVIEW</span></a></p><p>Ever since I first heard the incredible talent of <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/WilleandTheBandits" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WilleandTheBandits</span></a>, I have been completely captivated by their music.</p><p>As they prepare for their massive headline tour, I had the opportunity to sit down with frontman, <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/WilleEdwards" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>WilleEdwards</span></a>. In this candid interview, we discuss their approach to <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/liveperformances" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>liveperformances</span></a>, their fans, and Wille’s deep appreciation for music.</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blog</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicIndustry" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicIndustry</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/RockMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RockMusic</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blues" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blues</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Country" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Country</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Funk" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Funk</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Discussion" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Discussion</span></a></p><p><a href="http://mickbirchallreview.blogspot.com/2025/02/interview-with-wille-edwards.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">http://</span><span class="ellipsis">mickbirchallreview.blogspot.co</span><span class="invisible">m/2025/02/interview-with-wille-edwards.html</span></a></p>
Mick Birchall Reviews<p>NEW <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/ALBUMREVIEW" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ALBUMREVIEW</span></a></p><p>As I delve deeper into my journey exploring heavy metal from <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Greece" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Greece</span></a>, I've been discovering a plethora of new bands. This brings me to today’s topic: the band known as <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Countown" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Countown</span></a>. Their music was recommended to me by a friend, and I was immediately intrigued. I've been eagerly anticipating their new album, <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/%CE%A7%CE%B1%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%B5%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%AF%CE%B1" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Χαιρεκακία</span></a> (translated to Schadenfreude), ever since I first heard the single “<a href="https://mindly.social/tags/%CE%9B%CE%BF%CE%B2%CE%BF%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%AE" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Λοβοτομή</span></a>” (Lobotomy). Now that the album has been released, I’m excited to give it the critical ear that I love to lend.</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/NuMetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>NuMetal</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Review" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Review</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/RapRock" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RapRock</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mickbirchallreview.blogspot.com/2025/02/album-review-countown-Schadenfreude.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mickbirchallreview.blogspot.co</span><span class="invisible">m/2025/02/album-review-countown-Schadenfreude.html</span></a></p>
Mick Birchall Reviews<p>NEW <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/INTERVIEW" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>INTERVIEW</span></a></p><p>On the day of the release of the new album from <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/TheNightFlightOrchestra" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>TheNightFlightOrchestra</span></a>, <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/GiveUsTheMoon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GiveUsTheMoon</span></a>, I sat down with frontman <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Bj%C3%B6rnStrid" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BjörnStrid</span></a> and talked about this new record, the first <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/album" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>album</span></a> recorded and released since the passing of guitarist, <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/DavidAndersson" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DavidAndersson</span></a>.</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blog</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Writing</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mickbirchallreview.blogspot.com/2025/02/interview-with-bjorn-strid-of-night-flight-orchestra.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mickbirchallreview.blogspot.co</span><span class="invisible">m/2025/02/interview-with-bjorn-strid-of-night-flight-orchestra.html</span></a></p>
Mike McGrath-Bryan<p>My latest for Bandcamp Daily: the once-over on the new Mogwai LP, which balances their sweeping post-rock scope with a prog-rock precision to create a reflection on the current state of the world.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>music</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/media" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>media</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/arts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>arts</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/newmusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>newmusic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/musicjournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>musicjournalism</span></a></p><p><a href="https://daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-the-day/mogwai-the-bad-fire-review" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-th</span><span class="invisible">e-day/mogwai-the-bad-fire-review</span></a></p>
Mick Birchall Reviews<p>Can't believe I nearly went the start of the year without a <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/gig" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gig</span></a>. But I got a <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/presspass" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>presspass</span></a> to see <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/HEAT" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HEAT</span></a> on Thursday!</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>music</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/musicjournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>musicjournalism</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>blog</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>writing</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/gigreport" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>gigreport</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/3CokWIQBK-M?si=ZGUPTOZ2LvtnrmLc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">youtu.be/3CokWIQBK-M?si=ZGUPTO</span><span class="invisible">Z2LvtnrmLc</span></a></p>
Mick Birchall Reviews<p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/TheNightFlightOrchestra" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>TheNightFlightOrchestra</span></a> has returned with their latest album, <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/GiveUsTheMoon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GiveUsTheMoon</span></a>. My initial reaction was immediate and enthusiastic. Here are my thoughts and feelings about this marvellous and somewhat <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/nostalgic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>nostalgic</span></a> throwback to <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AOR" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>AOR</span></a> records, as these Swedish rockers take you to the moon and back!</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/RockMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RockMusic</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/mastodonmusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>mastodonmusic</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/albumreview" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>albumreview</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/hardrock" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>hardrock</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/musicjournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>musicjournalism</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>writing</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>blog</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/bloggingcommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>bloggingcommunity</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mickbirchallreview.blogspot.com/2025/01/album-review-the-night-flight-orchestra-give-us-the-moon.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mickbirchallreview.blogspot.co</span><span class="invisible">m/2025/01/album-review-the-night-flight-orchestra-give-us-the-moon.html</span></a></p>
J. M. Smig<p>One of the greatest albums of all time is 45 years old today. Years ago, I wrote about my love for <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://bird.makeup/users/thepretendershq" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>thepretendershq</span></a></span>'s first album in a post titled "In Hynde Sight" included as a chapter in Throwing Out Love Notes available at eBook sellers worldwide. </p><p><a href="https://books2read.com/throwingoutlovenotes" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">books2read.com/throwingoutlove</span><span class="invisible">notes</span></a></p><p><a href="https://musicians.today/tags/pretenders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pretenders</span></a> <a href="https://musicians.today/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>music</span></a> <a href="https://musicians.today/tags/journalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>journalism</span></a> <a href="https://musicians.today/tags/musicjournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>musicjournalism</span></a></p>
Mick Birchall Reviews<p>Gonna put this out there again. If you like my content and want to support me directly. Here's how</p><p>Click the Follow Button on the <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blog</span></a> - <a href="https://mickbirchallreview.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mickbirchallreview.blogspot.co</span><span class="invisible">m/</span></a></p><p>Click Follow on <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/BuyMeACoffee" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BuyMeACoffee</span></a> or Make a One Time Payment to support the content you like -<br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/mickbirchreview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">buymeacoffee.com/mickbirchrevi</span><span class="invisible">ew</span></a></p><p>Click Subscribe on <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/SubscribeStar" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SubscribeStar</span></a> for perks - <a href="https://www.subscribestar.com/mick-birchall-reviews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">subscribestar.com/mick-birchal</span><span class="invisible">l-reviews</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Freelance" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Freelance</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AlbumReviews" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>AlbumReviews</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/GigReports" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GigReports</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Interviews" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Interviews</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>music</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicMastodon</span></a></p>
Mick Birchall Reviews<p>NEW <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/ALBUMREVIEW" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ALBUMREVIEW</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/TheHaloEffect" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>TheHaloEffect</span></a> has made a significant impact in recent years, not only because they are industry veterans but also due to their relentless drive to improve and offer their fans fresh and engaging content with each release. I highly recommend checking out my review of their latest album, <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MarchofTheUnheard" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MarchofTheUnheard</span></a>, which represents a complete refinement of their style and a much-needed progression forward.</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Review" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Review</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blog</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/BuyMeACoffee" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BuyMeACoffee</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/SubscribeStar" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SubscribeStar</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/HeavyMetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HeavyMetal</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/BlackMetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BlackMetal</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MelodicDeathMetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MelodicDeathMetal</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mickbirchallreview.blogspot.com/2025/01/httpsmickbirchallreview.blogspot.com202501album-review-halo-effect-march-of-the-unheard.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mickbirchallreview.blogspot.co</span><span class="invisible">m/2025/01/httpsmickbirchallreview.blogspot.com202501album-review-halo-effect-march-of-the-unheard.html</span></a></p>
Ether Diver<p>Here's a teaser thread of the most recent Other People's Music! Each post is just the first line of each entry, and a link to the music. Give these artists a listen, and if you want to know more about any of them, you can find the full post here:</p><p><a href="https://www.etherdiver.com/2025/01/03/opm-new-year-new-music/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">etherdiver.com/2025/01/03/opm-</span><span class="invisible">new-year-new-music/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>music</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/Musodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Musodon</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/NewMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NewMusic</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/MusicDiscovery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicDiscovery</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/SpotifyAlternative" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SpotifyAlternative</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/MusicWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicWriting</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a></p>
Mick Birchall Reviews<p>I have two album reviews that are already locked and ready to go for this week... Starting 2025 off strong!</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blog</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Reviews" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Reviews</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AlbumReviews" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>AlbumReviews</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>writing</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/musicjournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>musicjournalism</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/heavymetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>heavymetal</span></a></p>
Mick Birchall Reviews<p>Have you got any albums or EPs coming in 2025 and would like a critical ear listening?</p><p>Would you like a chat to promote your music?</p><p>Contact me for review and interview considerations - mick.birchall@outlook.com</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blogger" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blogger</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blog</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Writing</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AlbumReviews" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>AlbumReviews</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Interviews" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Interviews</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/GigReport" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GigReport</span></a>.</p>
Mick Birchall Reviews<p>THANK YOU ALL FOR AN AMAZING 2024!</p><p>Thanks for continuing to support me throughout this year. There's more <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Reviews" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Reviews</span></a>, <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Reports" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Reports</span></a> and <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Interviews" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Interviews</span></a> coming in 2025!</p><p>Happy New Year. Let's get our 2025 on.</p><p><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Blogger" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Blogger</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/HappyNewYear" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HappyNewYear</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/NewYear2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>NewYear2025</span></a><br /><a href="https://mickbirchallreview.blogspot.com/2024/12/2024-lets-take-look-back.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mickbirchallreview.blogspot.co</span><span class="invisible">m/2024/12/2024-lets-take-look-back.html</span></a></p>
Ether Diver<p>There's no new Other People's Music this week, but last week's is still fresh and has been seen by way fewer people than usual (holidays are always a terrible time for internet traffic!), so maybe go read that one, if you haven't already?</p><p><a href="https://www.etherdiver.com/2024/12/20/opm-final-edition-2024/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">etherdiver.com/2024/12/20/opm-</span><span class="invisible">final-edition-2024/</span></a></p><p>Ecological <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/IDM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IDM</span></a>, sci-fi <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/industrial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>industrial</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/synthwave" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>synthwave</span></a>, lo-fi doom <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/rap" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rap</span></a>, and spacy <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/goth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>goth</span></a> lounge-pop inside! </p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/electronicmusic" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>electronicmusic</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/experimentalmusic" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>experimentalmusic</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/Music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Music</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/MusicDiscovery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicDiscovery</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/MusicWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicWriting</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/OPM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OPM</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/OtherPeoplesMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OtherPeoplesMusic</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a></p>
Ether Diver<p>The new batch of Other People's Music just dropped. This week's artists all weave disparate strains of electronic music into deeply personal sonic shapes. Have a read/listen:</p><p><a href="https://www.etherdiver.com/2024/12/20/opm-final-edition-2024/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">etherdiver.com/2024/12/20/opm-</span><span class="invisible">final-edition-2024/</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/electronicmusic" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>electronicmusic</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/experimentalmusic" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>experimentalmusic</span></a></span></p><p><a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>music</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/NewMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NewMusic</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/MusicDiscovery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicDiscovery</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/ListenToThis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ListenToThis</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/NowHearThis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NowHearThis</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/MusicWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicWriting</span></a></p>
Ether Diver<p>Happy Friday the 13th! Lucky you, we have a new batch of Other People's Music coverage incoming! Upbeat indietronica, trancey synthwave, instrumental rock, lo-fi psych pop and instrumental synth with a bonus visualizer! What a collection, and you'll find it all here:</p><p><a href="https://www.etherdiver.com/2024/12/13/opm-lucky-13/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">etherdiver.com/2024/12/13/opm-</span><span class="invisible">lucky-13/</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/experimentalmusic" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>experimentalmusic</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/electronicmusic" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>electronicmusic</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/synth" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>synth</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/rockmusic" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>rockmusic</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/Music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Music</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/NewMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NewMusic</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/MusicDiscovery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicDiscovery</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/MusicJournalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicJournalism</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/ListenToThis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ListenToThis</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/OPM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OPM</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/OtherPeoplesMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OtherPeoplesMusic</span></a> <a href="https://ravenation.club/tags/NowHearThis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NowHearThis</span></a></p>
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