Ironically for an album conceived in a womb-like room after a straight run of 350 gigs – according to frontman Charlie Steen – Shame’s Drunk Tank Pink makes you long for the sweaty intensity of a gig, because that’s where the driving guitar and existential angst of this album deserves to be heard. But at […]Read More
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Released as a surprise at midnight on New Year’s Day, Anavitória’s fourth studio album, Cor (Colour), is a celebration of love in all of its forms and colours. The surprise release, teased on the duo’s Instagram account, is typical of the band’s metaphorical and whimsical style – one which is present in all aspects of […]Read More
If you’re looking for classic Deftones go back to Ohms, but for listeners who have moved their musical tastes into electronic realms beyond metal Black Stallion might just contain your new ‘on repeat’ trackRead More
You might know Daniel Tompkins best as the frontman of TesseracT. If you’re a bit older, you might know him from his stint in First Signs Of Frost. You might even know him as a vocal coach, a tea entrepreneur – he has his own brand of tea designed specifically for vocalists – or as […]Read More
There is no doubt that this year has been difficult for all of us and a Christmas without our loved ones is definitely not what we need. However, Keywest are bringing a silver lining to the festive season with their new Christmas album A Year To Forget But A Christmas To Remember. Keywest is an Irish […]Read More
The national Christmas wish for a live gig has been answered with Shed Seven’s live album: Another Night, Another Town. This release is like time-travelling back a year, fostering a true sense of community and wistful nostalgia through an awesome soundscape. Whilst the band’s collection of hits is enough to keep you engaged, the electric […]Read More
Ever since Australian dance outfit The Avalanches unleashed their debut long-player, the plunderphonic rollercoaster Since I Left You on an unsuspecting public back in 2000 they’ve been adored by critics and listeners alike. With acclaim comes the pressure to deliver again, Avalanches subsequently signing up to the Vashti Bunyan school of productivity in search of […]Read More
Just over a month ago it was the ten-year anniversary of the second album in Kid Cudi’s Man On The Moon trilogy, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager. Around the same time, Kid Cudi released the trailer for the final entry in the trilogy, and then just a week ago he […]Read More
In a year clouded with uncertainty, isolation and loneliness, the richly weaved stories of folklore has been the cardigan I wrap around myself while I escape into the earthy imagery of Taylor Swift’s surprise eighth album. As the dark nights of winter have closed in, I have found myself regularly retreating into the sonic sanctuary […]Read More
I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose (Live at Brixton Academy) should come with a disclaimer. Immediately from the first sounds of cheering on ‘Emergency Contraception Blues’, this album creates an almost painful longing for live music. You may even shed a tear when hearing the crowds echo lead singer Jack Steadman in […]Read More
The Shed Project are a five piece alternative rock band from Bolton. Despite only forming at the beginning of this year, they have already released five punchy tracks which could easily have sprung from the ‘Madchester’ scene. Down-to-earth and relatable, The Shed Project are a modern-day DIY rock band – incredibly humble and not afraid to speak their […]Read More
Cian Godfrey (AKA Somebody’s Child) is a singer songwriter from Dublin, Ireland. He is an artist with an interesting origin, and a quirky style which has gained him an army of loyal fans. Godfrey’s music is a reflection upon his life experiences; he uses his storytelling and musical abilities to craft excellent songs which focus […]Read More
Miley Cyrus is no stranger to reinvention; from fictional teen pop star Hannah Montana to the controversial R&B era of Bangerz, a detour through psychedelia with Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz and into country with Younger Now. The brilliantly rousing single ‘Midnight Sky’ signalled a direction change into 1980’s inspired rock, albeit with a […]Read More
Over the last decade, the horror genre has moved further away from the surreal topics of vampires, werewolves and zombies, instead choosing to wrap its claws around reality: tearing off the facade of modern life to reveal something more terrifying than anything Hammer Horror could ever come up with. In 2017, Jordan Peele’s critically acclaimed […]Read More
East London duo, The HeavyTrackerz, are back with hard-hitting, quintessentially British grime track ‘What You Do’. This is a strong introduction to their new album Trkrz Fm, which was also released in November. The single features Frisco, Capo Lee and Bossman Birdie – some of the rising talents in the UK rap scene. It could […]Read More
