Elliot Cole produces a masterclass of rhythmic flows and subtle build-ups in the stripped-back classical sound of Journals (Vol.1) NYC-based Contemporary Classical composer Elliot Cole has a varied and well-established career that has seen him work with GRAMMY-winning ensembles, members of Radiohead and Wu-Tang Clan, as well as writing and performing with some of the big … [Read more...] about Elliot Cole: Journals (Vol.1) – Album Review
Squanky Kong – Dawn of Cataclysm
Sqaunky Kong breaks out a heavy rock sound on the adventurous and eclectic Dawn of Cataclysm. Los Angeles-based hybrid rock artist Squanky Kong, aka James Michael House, has really let himself go on new record Dawn of Cataclysm. Enlisting the help of an impressive team of musicians to bring his sound to life, the music mixes a heavy rock base that flirts with other genres … [Read more...] about Squanky Kong – Dawn of Cataclysm
New Music Fridays – 1st October 2021
Pinch, punch, first of the month! New Music Fridays welcomes in day 1 of October with four wonderful tracks that really show how a good song can put you in a good mood. From grungy rock to happy indie, this week's tracks will definitely make you feel something! As always, click the pics for a listen. Said The Whale - Sweetheart Vancouver’s Said The Whale find a … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 1st October 2021
New Music Fridays – 24th September 2021
As we near the end of September and the weather begins to get colder (for some of us, anyway...) what better than a fresh batch of awesome tracks to delve into? This week we have some solid lofi loveliness, politicised indie and chilled-out indie folk to wrap your ears around. As always, click the pics for a listen. Chris Ho - Everything is Endlessness Chris Ho’s … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 24th September 2021
Mother Ghost: Somnámbulo – Review
Mother Ghost build up synthy layers of post-punk on the energetic and immense debut album, Somnámbulo. Mother Ghost, the duo made up of brothers Oscar and Thomas Flores have had a tumultuous time recently, and that comes through on their new album, Somnámbulo. The record took several detours due to the tragic death of key producer James Vehslage before completion and also … [Read more...] about Mother Ghost: Somnámbulo – Review
Celebrity Warship Culture: Recreational Everything – Review
Celebrity Warship Culture stretch their alt-rock, experimental post-punk muscles on their new album, Recreational Everything. Vancouver-based post-punk/experimental rock group Celebrity Warship Culture can really pull together a bunch of sounds and genres in interesting ways. On new album Recreational Everything, they manage to draw influences from early 90s alt-rock … [Read more...] about Celebrity Warship Culture: Recreational Everything – Review