Bass maestro Colin Edwin plays with dub/psych artist Gaudi in his Gaudi Kosmisches Trio, and if ever a name perfectly conjured up a band’s sound it’s this one. Completed by guitarist De Palma, GKT spark up a fat, funky, arty, krauty one on debut album Torpedo Forward (Curious George), recorded using vintage studio gear, of course. These three masters of their Kraft are perfectly matched on this all-analogue 70s/80s trip –it’s fantastisch.
Multi-instrumentalist Tony Lowe’s wide-ranging CV runs from Toyah Willcox to Pet Shop Boys. Silver Waves –Astral Dreams (sunncreative.com) is the ninth album from his ESP Project, and it’s a beautiful, melodic, rococo gem. Louise Browne’s ethereal vocals add feel throughout (Curious Dreamer; Love Returns) while spacey instrumental Life Pod lets Lowe and band show off their seasoned chops. One for fans of Steve Hackett and Mostly Autumn alike.