National Album Day: Solid Air by John Martin

Solid Air is an album that had me hooked from the opening few seconds on first listen. For me, John Martyn is (was) one of the finest songwriters out there. The way he captures raw emotion is staggering and songs like May You Never, Over The Hill and the title track are some of his best.

John Martyn’s ability to captivate a listener with honesty and emotion is something that always aspire to when writing songs.

Solid Air by John Martyn, 1973. Chosen by Tom Elliott, singer and guitarist in the band Ennor.

Ennor are playing at Rockshot Mag’s night of Curated music at The Finsbury for #BlogtoberFest2018 on Wednesday 17th October 2018.

newshapes Embrace Chaos And Catharsis On Powerful New EP ‘somehow i still believe’

Scottish alternative outfit newshapes are pushing deeper into emotionally charged territory with the release of their new EP somehow i still believe, out now via LAB Records. Alongside the release, the band have unveiled blistering new single rescue light, completing a three-track collection that captures grief, anger and fractured faith through an explosive post-hardcore lens.

WREX Unleash Cathartic Chaos On Explosive New EP ‘SADWORLD’

Brighton alt-rock duo WREX have delivered one of their most intense releases to date with the arrival of their long-awaited new EP SADWORLD, a five-track collection that fuses raw emotion with crushing riffs, electronic textures and unapologetic vulnerability.

The XCERTS Confront Grief And Growth On Powerful New Single ‘rinse repeat’

Scottish alternative rock trio The XCERTS have unveiled emotionally charged new single rinse repeat, the latest track lifted from their forthcoming sixth studio album i think i want to go home now., due for release on 10th July.

The HU @ Glastonbury Festival 2023 (Kalpesh Patel)

The Hu Announce New Album ‘HUN’ And Unleash Powerful New Single ‘Lost Soul’

Mongolian folk-metal trailblazers The Hu have announced their highly anticipated third studio album HUN, set for release on 24th July, alongside the arrival of a brand-new single, Lost Soul, featuring Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More.

Xiu Xiu Reimagine David Lynch’s Eraserhead With Haunting New Album And Live Experience

Experimental icons Xiu Xiu have announced an ambitious new project titled Eraserhead Xiu Xiu, an immersive reinterpretation of Eraserhead set for release on 10th July.

Smithfield Announce UK Return With Headline Tour And New Single ‘Let You’

Texas-raised, Nashville-based country duo Smithfield have announced a string of UK headline dates for later this year, marking their long-awaited return to British stages following their breakout appearances at C2C London in 2023. The tour will see the duo perform across England alongside a headline slot at the British Country Music Festival in Blackpool.

Cherry i Announce Debut EP ‘Yes, but I could never tell that lie’ And Share Haunting New Single ‘Arctic Sun’

Emerging London art-rock outfit Cherry i have unveiled their gripping new single Arctic Sun while announcing details of their debut EP Yes, but I could never tell that lie, set for release on 17th July.

Jenny Gillespie Mason Illuminates With New Single ‘Medicine Of Light’ Ahead Of Upcoming Album

Jenny Gillespie Mason has unveiled her evocative new single Medicine Of Light, the latest preview of her forthcoming album In The Safety Of The Light, arriving on 12th June via Native Cat Recordings.