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"made up of thirteen perfect tracks, all self-contained worlds, complex in construction but wonderfully gratifying to listen to" Paul F Cook reviews the "the power & beauty" of Albertine Sarges' album 'Girl Missing'. Out on Moshi Moshi. @paulfcook.bsky.social @moshimoshimusic.bsky.social

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"a magnificent seething atonal maelstrom" Paul F Cook reviews the righteous anger of Bureau de Change's new single 'Dumb Men' an "anthem surrounding the issues of Catcalling, toxic masculinity and rape culture". @paulfcook.bsky.social

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Paul F Cook recently reviewed the "power & touching fragility" of Maud The Moth's new album 'The Distaff'. Joyzine asked MTM to share the meanings & inspirations of her beautifully crafted release. She kindly agreed. @averyfriedman.bsky.social @paulfcook.bsky.social

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"a beautiful example how leaving the lily un-gilded allows the song, and the singer, to dazzle" Paul F Cook reviews 'Birdsong' the new "intoxicating' single from Grace Elizabeth Harvey. @paulfcook.bsky.social #folk #merseyside

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Paul F Cook was at Mr Wolfs in Bristol for the "rousing & angular" Einsam, FLUMP's "collision of youthful energy" and the "funful and energetic" YNYS giving big-gig energy in a small venue. @ynysmusic.bsky.social @paulfcook.bsky.social

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"an album that is worth finding the time to lose yourself in its complexity and sheer drama" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews the "mercurial dexterity" and symbolism of Maud the Moth's new album 'The Distaff'. @maudthemoth.bsky.social

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"translates the harmony of nature into sound" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews the "reverence and awe" of Park Jiha's new album 'All Living Things'. Out on Glitterbeat Records.

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"Their sound is a righteous cry that should topple false idols with its ground shaking power" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews the "musical heft" of 'The Dagger' by Bristol noise collective Knives. Out on Marshall Records. #knives #marshallrecords

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"a fluid mix of reggae and funk" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews the "irresistible groove" of 'Wha-Gwaan' new single from New York funk legend Tomás Doncker, featuring the Fun Lovin' Criminals' Frank Benbini. #funk #reggae #frankbenbini

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It's such a special feeling to go the public vote to a Fresh Faves on FreshOnTheNet. Getting a stunning review from @trustthedoc.bsky.social is the cherry on top. And thank you With Sun who took a delicate song & made it more beautiful than I could have hoped for. freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/02/fave...

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freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/02/fave... @trustthedoc.bsky.social wrote this week’s faves voted by our readers check out his words on music by: Ahmed & The Romans @bofbriz.bsky.social Blofeld Sands Dean Owens Grubby Lovely Assistant @paulfcook.bsky.social x With Sun Rosie Bergonzi Shapes Like People

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MISSION COMPLETE: A TRIBUTE TO GIRLS IN SYNTHESIS We pay tribute to the band who announced their demise this week with a farewell EP. Their live shows & their music left you "exhausted & exhilarated in equal measure". @paulfcook.bsky.social explains why they have always held us in their spell.

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"This is benign music that offers tranquillity and solace" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews the "ancient past" and "elemental forces" of 'Holy Glade' the new album from Andy Aquarius. #harp #folklore #wyrd

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'I Can't Look Up' my collaboration with the amazing Alice aka With Sun is now available on Bandcamp + streaming later this morning. I am in debt to Alice for taking this fragile little song to another level through her beautiful voice & the poetry of her lyrics. I hope you all enjoy it.

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At a time when music journalism is under pressure, I helped set up a new thing: The Association of Music Editors If you edit a music section, blog, magazine, podcast, newsletter, or any other kind of music media outlet, drop me a note to join our alliance. 🧵

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I wrote this delicate song was very chuffed when Alice - aka With Sun - said yes to collaborating. Her beautiful voice and poetic lyrics to turn a nice song into something really special. Released this coming Friday 31st January, available on Bandcamp and via streaming platforms.

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"as louche as a school full of scoundrels and as pleasingly sleazy as Link Wray drunk at a kid’s party" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews the "repeat button catnip" of 'Uh Huh Yeah' the new single from The Concrete Boys. Out on Crunchy Frog recordings.

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"a Magical Hysteria Tour shot on wonky VHS video and full of symbolism" Paul F Cook reviews the "organic paranoia" of 'Raoul' the new single from those ghillie-suited greats Snapped Ankles. @snappedankles.bsky.social #leaflabel @paulfcook.bsky.social

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"the sound of a thousand horses galloping at full tilt; a prog-rock-tumbler polishing jagged granite into musical pearls" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews the transfixing live session from Ensemble 1 and 'Virtual Septet'. #ensemble1music

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"reminiscent of Talk Talk at their best" "suddenly 2025 doesn’t seem as bleak" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews 'Modern Man' the new single from Copenhagen's Death Machine. Out on Celebration Records.

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THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR EXTRA: CRUEL NATURE RECORDS FT. PLAN PONY & YELLOW BELLY 2 tracks for a new year from @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social acts Plan Pony & Yellow Belly. Our chosen cause this year is First Timers, helping people take their first steps into making music. #musicaladventcalendar

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"the perfect solution to slow the current year and allow a moment of quiet reflection" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews the "soporific folk-hymn" that is 'Prayer To The Year' from Liz Overs plus a video directed by Dylan Howitt (The Nettle Dress).

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"let Terra transport you to a place of serenity from which will return much refreshed" Paul F Cook reviews the "serene and weightless" album 'Terra' from Nebno. Released through First Light Records.

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"if you want to nitrous your Christmas or New Year party then push play and watch the room jump" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews the "rhythmic bonanza" of 'Feeling Good' the new single and "blueprint for fun" from Badja.

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"Project Blackbird are musical tightrope walkers. Over their 3 albums they have managed to weave a delicious mix of reggae, soul, jazz-rock & trip-hop." Paul F Cook reviews the "millimetre perfect" new album from Project Blackbird 'True Names' Go to Joyzine.org @paulfcook.bsky.social

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"an anthem for the outsiders" Hayley Foster da Silva reviews the "super catchy" new single from Lemon Power 'I'm An Animal'.

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10 QUESTIONS WITH: JÆD Editor Paul Maps credits Jæd for pulling him out of a music reviewers malaise. The recent album 'I Loved The Gauntlet And There Was No Other Way' is already one of his albums of the year. Jæd agreed to answer our 10 Questions so we can learn more about this amazing artist.

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THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - 24 DAYS OF FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS - DAY #8 - UMARELLS 'Closer' is today's free download from new fave band Umarells taken from their debut EP. Our Xmas cause this year is First Timers, who help people take their first steps into making music. #musicaladventcalendar

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"weaves a spell you never want to be broken" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews the "shimmering psychedelic and dreamlike world" of Accü's new single 'Spinning The Apple’. Out on Libertino Records.

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THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR-24 DAYS OF FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS-DAY #9 - MJ HIBBETT Long time Joyzine friend, MJ Hibbett gives our readers a free download of 'Moshi Twistmas'. Our chosen cause this year is First Timers, who help people take their first steps into making music. #musicaladventcalendar

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"Four perfect slices of marshmallow and peanut brittle pop" @paulfcook.bsky.social reviews the "woozy warmth" of 'Safe Then Sorry', the new EP release from CIAO MALZ. @ciaomalz @audioantihero.bsky.social

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