A new campaign has been designed to make people aware of independent record stores around the UK that may need support in these difficult times. A new hashtag is beginning to spread around social media - #recordstoreoftheday. The hashtag aims to highlight a record store around the UK every day in order to share its story and let people know how they can still support them, … [Read more...] about #recordstoreoftheday campaign launched to help record stores during the pandemic
New Music Fridays – 27th March 2020
We've got some really big hitters as part of this week's New Music Fridays. From stylised vocal tracks to raw indie pop and heavy guitars, this is all you need to make you forget about the world's troubles for a few minutes. As always click the pics to listen, enjoy, and repeat! somegirlnamedanna - hello i am Debut single hello i am is a track that introduces us to a … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 27th March 2020
Dua Lipa: Future Nostalgia – Review
Dua Lipa releases sophomore record Future Nostalgia, taking us back to the future amongst 80s pop rhythms and silky soundscapes. For Dua Lipa fans it was a welcome surprise that her new album was being bumped up from release in April to the end of March. She explained in tears on an Instagram Live cast that in this current climate “we need to work together to make a change” … [Read more...] about Dua Lipa: Future Nostalgia – Review
The Story of X-Ray Records in The Soviet Union
We speak to Stephen Coates about the fascinating history of X-ray records, music that’s been directly recorded onto discarded X-rays in the Soviet Union. “It didn’t seem to matter because this was the music that people loved, not the music they were being told to love.” Many of us are lucky enough to be able to listen to and perform music freely; music that expresses … [Read more...] about The Story of X-Ray Records in The Soviet Union
Coronavirus Forces Amazon to Halt Stocking Vinyl
Amazon has taken measures to deliver prioritized stock to customers during the coronavirus outbreak by temporarily disabling shipment creation for other products, including vinyl. The measures have been put in place until at least 5th April 2020 and dependent on the continued threat of the virus, this date could be extended. Amazon have also clarified that they will continue to … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Forces Amazon to Halt Stocking Vinyl
Chris Ianuzzi: Olga in a Black Hole – Review
Chris Ianuzzi offers up a taste of things to come on new EP Olga in a Black Hole, creating synth-laden soundscapes of electronic dread and wonder. With a career built around breaking boundaries and accolades for his I, Synthesist project, Chris Ianuzzi is no stranger to immersive electronic performances. And that’s exactly what new EP Olga in a Black Hole is: an … [Read more...] about Chris Ianuzzi: Olga in a Black Hole – Review