When Mastodon invite you to go deep, you best bring an extra supply of oxygen. Given the place the Atlanta behemoth came from, a primeval, subterranean metal underworld, the prospect of plummeting even further within is almost enough to bring on a dose of the bends.

"Look Alive comes from a place of strength and inspiration. Its seven songs are about emerging from hardship, not unscathed, but rather, with newfound conviction in who you are." "Look Alive contains some obvious touchstones: fluid basslines that recall New Order, moody synths evoking The Cure and Talk Talk, and raucous shoegaze textures à la Swervedriver. But there are moments that took even Ford by surprise: a hook or riff that evokes Ned’s Atomic Dustbin or Killing Joke".

In a tumultuous 2020, the re-emergence of Doves with new music has provided a shaft of light in an otherwise brooding sky, finally landing their fifth album, 'The Universal Want', after an eleven-year artistic break. Buoyed by refreshed chemistry, restless studio creativity and public reaction to their return, the album's release is preceded by the single 'Prisoners'.

West German guitarist Friedemann Witecka is a popular arranger, producer, & studio musician in his homeland. His U.S. releases for Narada prove he's also 1 of the most imaginative composers of instrumental music influenced by rock & jazz fusion styles. This catchy, spirited music gracefully sidesteps most pop cliches. This is Friedemann's 1st 'Best-of' compilation & contains favourite songs from the albums Indian Summer (1987), Aquamarin (1990), Legends of Light (1995) plus Passion & Pride (1999). Released by Vollton Musikverlag as part of "The Millennium Collection".

2020 release. Andrew Roachford finds himself writing and recording the best songs of his life on his album Twice In a Lifetime. He's come a long way since the giddy chart success of 'Cuddly Toy', with his deep-rooted desire to work at his trade and to make great music ever-present and never stronger.