Alaska Reid soars high and unleashes diary-like honesty and reflection throughout the indie bedroom pop of Big Bunny. Previously known for her fuzzy pop band Ayleska, Alaska Reid has really come out of her shell on solo EP, Big Bunny. Focussing more on stories from her past youth leading to the woman she is today, the EP draws on melancholy early moments to more recently … [Read more...] about Alaska Reid: Big Bunny EP – Review
US and UK Vinyl Sales Break Records In 2020
Both the US and the UK broke vinyl record sales as the format continues its astronomical resurgence. With the end of 2020 almost here, we can look back on some of the figures for vinyl sales over the year. It’s immediately clear that even with the global pandemic, vinyl sales have still performed very very well. In the US, according to Billboard, vinyl sales in the week … [Read more...] about US and UK Vinyl Sales Break Records In 2020
Khruangbin: Late Night Tales – Review
Khruangbin offer up their own Late Night Tales in a compilation showing off their wide range of influences and eclectic mix of sounds. Khruangbin are no strangers to the fantastic Late Night Tales compilations, in fact, it’s what introduced many of us to the band and gave them their first steps towards stardom. Featuring on Bonobo’s mix back in 2013, the trio gained a myriad … [Read more...] about Khruangbin: Late Night Tales – Review
The Vinyl Chapters Best Albums of 2020 – Writer’s Choices
Despite this crazy, covid-fuelled 2020, we’ve actually had a pretty damn decent year of music. In fact, you could even say that the pandemic has helped shape the face of music in 2020 with surprise lockdown albums, livestream gigs, and finding new and interesting ways to get music out to the masses without live venues and festivals. So, as the end of the year draws ever nearer, … [Read more...] about The Vinyl Chapters Best Albums of 2020 – Writer’s Choices
Katie Melua: Live At The Rivoli Ballroom – Review
In these turbulent times, Katie Melua treats us to a mesmerising performance over a livestream using the historic Rivoli Ballroom as her venue of choice. With her newest record, Album No.8, released in October of 2020 receiving high scores across the board, multi-platinum musician Katie Melua decided to finish off this torrid year with an online gig to say thank you to … [Read more...] about Katie Melua: Live At The Rivoli Ballroom – Review
New Music Fridays – 18th December 2020
A week before Christmas, y’all! Have you got all your Christmas shopping sorted? If not, don't worry, and instead catch up with this week's picks for New Music Fridays! We have some settled Americana, lovely soulful vocals, and big ol' hard rock. Click the pics for a listen! Kenny Sharp - Renege With a sound he calls ‘Brown Liquor Music’, Kenny Sharp brings out the … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 18th December 2020