Thurston Moore delves inside to release an array of hypnotising, energy-driven tracks that will have you lost in thoughts and feelings on new album By The Fire. Sonic Youth Guitarist Thurston Moore knows a thing or two about building engaging and addictive songs. His signature guitar style and penchant for creating emotionally layered music was the mainstay of the … [Read more...] about Thurston Moore: By The Fire – Review
New Music Fridays – 25th September 2020
The end of September sees a bunch of fantastic new releases from both well-established acts and up-and-coming bands. As you well know, New Music Fridays focuses on the latter, so wrap your ears around this week's choices featuring dirty rock blues, summery lofi, and 80s influenced indie. Click the pics for a listen. The Mammoths - Livin’ In Being the final single from … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 25th September 2020
The Song Sommelier: A Taste Of Vinyl Through Playlisting
We speak to Keith Jopling of music project The Song Sommelier whose aim is to combine playlists and artwork amidst a vinyl mentality in a bid to find out the stories behind records. Spotify and other music streaming sites have taken over the world of music. Offering an almost endless amount of tracks at your fingertips, it really has changed the way many of us consume songs. … [Read more...] about The Song Sommelier: A Taste Of Vinyl Through Playlisting
New label Plum Cuts to release unique vinyl EPs
South London-based label Plum Cuts release inaugural single Remedies from Premium Leisure, with big plans for a vinyl future. Founded by Oli Barton-Wood, this new up and coming label is definitely one to watch out for. With producing and writing credits and work on live sessions from the likes of Kojey Radical and Black Midi, Barton-Wood felt there was music he needed to get … [Read more...] about New label Plum Cuts to release unique vinyl EPs
Shawna Virago: Heaven Sent Delinquent (Electric Single Mix) – Single Review
Transgender music pioneer Shawna Virago adds a new coat of paint to track Heaven Sent Delinquent, adding electric guitar to accompany the uplifting lyrics. What makes an artist strong is being able to look back on previous work with new ears and be brave enough to make changes. It might be a change in circumstance that has made them hear the track in a different way or … [Read more...] about Shawna Virago: Heaven Sent Delinquent (Electric Single Mix) – Single Review
IDLES: Ultra Mono – Album Review
IDLES make their highly anticipated return with new album Ultra Mono, still hell-bent on shaking things up amongst raucous energy and big ideologies. IDLES really did really spring from nowhere with 2017s debut album Brutalism, and what’s great about them is they've worked extremely hard to get where they are. Just as with bands like The Libertines, IDLES’ fans feel like … [Read more...] about IDLES: Ultra Mono – Album Review