Vinyl Chapters looks to its writers to choose two of their favourite album releases over 2021. What a year 2021 has been, eh? It's been a topsy and turvy time with covid craziness, the entry of metaverses and NFTs into the mainstream, and of course...Squid Game. This is just a small part of what 2021 has offered us as a society, but in a music respect, it's also offered up … [Read more...] about The Vinyl Chapters Best Albums of 2021 – Writer’s Choices
Committee of Vultures: Everybody Wants The Blues – Review
Committee of Vultures spread their blues-based wings on the raw and powerful album, Everybody Wants the Blues. Blues bands and musicians are probably the best at being able to switch lineups, play with anyone and build hard-hitting tracks at the drop of a hat. It’s a skill that comes with a dexterity that only a few have. Committee of Vultures have always had an … [Read more...] about Committee of Vultures: Everybody Wants The Blues – Review
New Music Fridays – 17th December 2021
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? If not, don't fret, there's still another week so take some time out and catch up with our four choices for this week's New Music Fridays! As always, click the pics for a listen. M.E.G - Better This Way M.E.G’s first release, Better This Way, showcases the sincerity and thoughtful song development of a new artist. Written … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 17th December 2021
Noveliss & Dixon Hill: Book of Changes – Review
Noveliss and Dixon Hill provide a unique and mystical record in Book of Changes, drawing on the power of the I Ching. Detroit-based rapper Noveliss and beatmaker/producer Dixon Hill have really hit on something special with their new collaborative album, Book of Changes. Based on the teachings and wisdom of the I Ching (each track represented by a Hexagram from each … [Read more...] about Noveliss & Dixon Hill: Book of Changes – Review
Ajay Mathur: Anytime At All (Aftermath of Silence) – Review
Ajay Mathur builds an emotional and hard-hitting atmosphere on his two-version single of Anytime At All. The Beatles have affected many people’s lives in great ways through their music, many idolising their prowess for hit-making as they became one of the greatest-loved bands in the world. It was because of this that the murder of John Lennon in 1980 hit so many, so hard. … [Read more...] about Ajay Mathur: Anytime At All (Aftermath of Silence) – Review
New Music Fridays – 26th November 2021
For some reason, every year the end of November always delivers a mass of quality music, and this year is no different. Below are four of our top picks for the week, each track offering something different and pleasing to wrap your ears around. As always, click the pics for a listen. Marissa Burwell - Take A Load Off Marissa Burwell has one of those voices you can’t … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 26th November 2021