Jim Hickson Writes About Music

This blog is a compendium of my music writing throughout the years. I try to post updates about a month after first publication, but I'm often very behind - please bear with me!

Friday, 15 June 2018

Spotlight: Analog Africa & Samy Ben Redjeb

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 139, July 2018. An iconic record label needs a signature sound, a unifying element that m...

Invisible System - Bamako Sessions

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 139, July 2018. Invisible System Bamako Sessions Riverboat Records (52 mins) Invisible S...

Thursday, 10 May 2018

Introducing The Turbans

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 138, June 2018. The Turbans are many. Many members, many homelands, many instruments and ma...

Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau - Yene Alem

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 138, June 2018. Etenesh Wassie & Mathieu Sourisseau Yene Alem Buda Musique (43 mins) ...

Gitkin - 5 Star Motel

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 138, June 2018. Gitkin 5 Star Motel Wonderwheel Recordings (42 mins) It’s hard to find o...

UK Festival Guide 2018

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 138, June 2018. Copy deadline 16 April 2018. May 4-7 Alchemy Festival Southbank Centre, Lo...

Friday, 6 April 2018

Songlines Gig Guide: On Tour April - May 2018

First published in Songlines Magazine issue 137, May 2018. A Hawk and A Hacksaw On the back of their seventh album, Forest Bathing , ...

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