New six-part series Icon: Music Through the Lens builds a fascinating portrait of music photography and how iconic images over the decades came into being. Music shares a special relationship with photography. Whether it's an album cover, a photo from a live performance or a candid shot on a tour bus, music photography gives us a glimpse into the world of a musician that can … [Read more...] about Icon: Music Through the Lens takes a fascinating look at music photography
Da’Vinci: Stardust – EP Review
Experimental Brooklyn-based musician Da’Vinci creates a warm and inviting lofi sound with new EP, Stardust. Da’Vinci is one of those aettists that loves to draw inspiration from his fans. Enjoying working alongside the musicians and talent that are welcomed into the fold under his production, these ideas are then developed and strengthened, with his experimental, lofi sound … [Read more...] about Da’Vinci: Stardust – EP Review
New Music Fridays – 23rd October 2020
Welcome to another edition of New Music Fridays! This week we have four fantastic artists, each with a unique quality which really made them stand out to us. From contemplative hip hop to whimsical indie-pop, each track is down below waiting for you to discover and throw you into the weekend. Enjoy! Ludlow - Oumuamua Chicago-based indie-pop band Ludlow have really hit … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 23rd October 2020
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your First Record Player
We’ve all had to start somewhere with vinyl. I’m guessing the majority of people out there didn’t get it right when buying their first record player. You might be a newbie to the wonderful world of records or have maybe been gifted a ‘suitcase’ record player and feel that it hasn’t got a great sound. Why is that? You might also be worried about spending a huge amount of … [Read more...] about 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your First Record Player
The Maytals: From the Roots – Reissue Review
Music on Vinyl reissue The Maytals’ From the Roots, a record of a group transitioning into one of the mainstays of reggae music. When you think of The Maytals, most people these days would put the name ‘Toots’ before it. Before they added Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert’s name at the forefront in the late 70s’ and became the household reggae roots band we all love, they put a lot … [Read more...] about The Maytals: From the Roots – Reissue Review
Alan McGee sets up new festival ‘Creation Day’ for 2021
Fancy a mix of some 90s nostalgia and more recent indie bands? The new Creation Day festival has you covered with big names such as Happy Mondays, Editors, and Ash on the line-up. Touted as a celebration of the legendary Creation Records label formed by Alan McGee, the event will bring two days of exceptional live music to Wolverhampton West Park in 2021. Running from 29th … [Read more...] about Alan McGee sets up new festival ‘Creation Day’ for 2021