The War On Drugs return to the limelight with their first new material since 2014’s Lost In The Dream. The War On Drugs just seem like one of those bands that wouldn’t enjoy the monotony of recording - more comfortable being on the road, playing live and generally getting their music out there. And it’s this thought that makes A Deeper Understanding so juxtaposed; on the one … [Read more...] about Review: The War On Drugs – A Deeper Understanding
Abbey Road Album Playback: Brian Eno’s Early Works
Vinyl Chapters gets an invite to the legendary Abbey Road Studios to listen to the new half-speed remastered recordings of Brian Eno’s early works. Of course we said yes! As I walk past the myriad of tourists waltzing along the zebra crossing trying to recreate the classic Beatles album cover, and then look over to music fans scrawling their band names and love messages onto … [Read more...] about Abbey Road Album Playback: Brian Eno’s Early Works
5 Ways To Transform Your Unwanted Vinyl
Vinyl Chapters writer Poppy Scarlett takes an unconventional look at different ways to transform your unwanted vinyl that you never thought possible. Dig out those damaged records or the ones you don't listen to anymore and give these a go! Now, we all know that vinyl is an incredible way to listen to our most treasured artist or genre of music. But what if there … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Transform Your Unwanted Vinyl
Album Review: Jen Gloeckner – VINE
Jen Gloeckner returns with 3rd album VINE, treating us to an eclectic mix of styles and tastes. Music can take you on a journey: physically if you enjoy festivals or working out to your favourite high-energy tracks, or mentally as you lay on the bed with your headphones or listening to that new record spinning on your deck. Some music works better in certain situations, and … [Read more...] about Album Review: Jen Gloeckner – VINE
New Wave: Through My Mother’s Eyes and Ears…
Poppy Scarlett takes a look back though new wave, and how music stays with us through the interaction of generations. As I write this article I quickly switch from listening to The Jam, A Town Called Malice to the bright, ‘just hopped in your car’ echo of The Cure’s Friday I’m In Love. The new wave hit the 80’s decade from the word go, with new music flowing out of the … [Read more...] about New Wave: Through My Mother’s Eyes and Ears…
Review: Max Richter – On The Nature Of Daylight (Vinyl Edition)
Max Richter brings his classic track onto 180g Vinyl and reminds us how music and pictures can be the perfect mix. An award winning film wouldn’t be half as good without a decent soundtrack. Music can make or break a scene, heighten emotion in story lines or create a whole new feeling to a movie that would otherwise be missed. Max Richter's On The Nature Of Daylight has been … [Read more...] about Review: Max Richter – On The Nature Of Daylight (Vinyl Edition)