Following on from their 2015 album Astronautilus, jazz-rock pioneers Get The Blessing return with their mesmerising new record Bristopia. Bristol is one of those ‘upcoming’ cities in England at the moment. In fact, many see it as an ‘alternative London’ with a free spirit, entrepreneurial atmosphere, and a great place to live. New record Bristopia is kind of a homage to … [Read more...] about Album Review: Get the Blessing – Bristopia
Album Review: Gideon King and City Blog – Upscale Madhouse
We take a look at the new record from Gideon King and City Blog, with their unique mix of jazz fusion/funk that takes them to the next step. There’s no mistaking the keen musicianship when it comes to Gideon King and City blog. Just like their first record - 2015's City Blog -, new record Upscale Madhouse features a myriad of contributors, all plying their trade wonderfully … [Read more...] about Album Review: Gideon King and City Blog – Upscale Madhouse
Album Review: The Cuban Brothers – La Familia
We take a look at the new record from soul/funk/comedy outfit The Cuban Brothers, as they reinvent tracks by their favourite artists that can lighten up even the darkest day. Mike Keat (aka Miguel Mantovani), the moustached maverick at the centre of The Cuban Brothers, probably had no idea the band would get this far and with this amount of acclaim. Primarily starting as a … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Cuban Brothers – La Familia
Vinyl And Video Games: An Unlikely Joining Of Forces
We take a look at the recent phenomenon of video game soundtracks on vinyl and why this fun and interesting mix is great for both industries. Who would have thought that vinyl and video games would form an unlikely partnership? One is a technology that was invented as far back as 1877, the other only came into being in the early 1970s - almost 100 years apart. If you step … [Read more...] about Vinyl And Video Games: An Unlikely Joining Of Forces
News: Luca D’Alberto To Release New Record ‘Exile’ in October
Vinyl Chapters classical favourite Luca D'Alberto is set to release new record Exile on October 5th 2018, and we can't wait. It's his invention and modern take on the classical sound that sets Luca apart from many, and we're hoping Exile follows the same route. Following on from the success of his debut album Endless released in 2017, the multi-instrumentalist and composer's … [Read more...] about News: Luca D’Alberto To Release New Record ‘Exile’ in October
Album Review: The Bamboos – Night Time People
Australian funk/soul outfit The Bamboos return with their 8th studio album Night Time People, managing to bring out everything that’s great about the band while melding the past against the present. Having been around for 18 years now, The Bamboos can be seen as stalwarts of the funk/soul sound. They’ve always revelled in the contemporary and forward-thinking attitude toward … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Bamboos – Night Time People