Jeads wanders through the darkness but allows the light to shine through on new Ambient-electronica record, Nocturnal Signal. Electronica and sample-based musician Jeads has never been one to play it simple. Famed for his use of field recordings and impressive sampling techniques, this style has been honed and progressed on new record Nocturnal Signal, managing to create a … [Read more...] about Review: Jeads – Nocturnal Signal
Review: Vampire Weekend – Father Of The Bride
Vampire Weekend return with new record Father Of The Bride, skillfully dealing with difficult messages amongst a more mature sound. A long time has passed since Modern Vampires of the City - the last album from Vampire Weekend - was released. There were, therefore, big expectations surrounding new record, Father of the Bride. For this album, Rostam Batmanglij has left the … [Read more...] about Review: Vampire Weekend – Father Of The Bride
DJ Dave Haslam To Release New Book Detailing The Selling Of His Entire Record Collection
New book A Life In Thirty-Five Boxes details the life of DJ Dave Haslam and how he came to the decision to sell his entire record collection. DJ Dave Haslam of Manchester Nightclub ‘The Hacienda’ fame is set to release a new book detailing his record collection that spanned 40 years of his life, and how he came to the decision to sell it in its entirety. Titled A Life … [Read more...] about DJ Dave Haslam To Release New Book Detailing The Selling Of His Entire Record Collection
Review: StrangeJuice – Raising Cannibals
StrangeJuice invites us back into their odd but wonderful world of psychedelic indie-folk with new record Raising Cannibals. It’s always a good sign when you can hear musicians having fun in their music. Sometimes you feel that bands are just not enjoying what they’re putting out there, but that couldn’t be further from the case with new record Raising Cannibals from … [Read more...] about Review: StrangeJuice – Raising Cannibals
EP Review: Dig Two Graves – Deathwish
Dig Two Graves release new EP Deathwish, dragging up feelings from deep within to create the basis of an emotion-laden record. In the hardest of times, music must prevail. This is the attitude in which Dig Two Graves form the basis of their new EP Deathwish, as the band muster all their strength to bring about themes of hurt, loss and solitude throughout its 6 tracks. This … [Read more...] about EP Review: Dig Two Graves – Deathwish
Interview: James Morrison
James Morrison speaks to Vinyl Chapters about his new record, working with Joss Stone, and what he likes about touring. After taking a four-year break between albums, James Morrison has made a welcome return with new record You’re Stronger Than You Know. Featuring a much more live sound than previous work, the album sees the You Give Me Something singer in a good place, … [Read more...] about Interview: James Morrison