Journey into the nether and experience the contemporary synergy of fluid voice and retro style of Stranger Things in this new concept album release from Ingrid Michaelson. The timely launch of the Stranger Songs album to co-inside with the Netflix series 3 Stranger Things release, stages the relevance and basis of the concept and content of the album. From the subtle … [Read more...] about Ingrid Michaelson: Stranger Songs – Review
Tangerine Dream: In Search of Hades (The Virgin Recordings 1973 – 1979) – Review
Legendary ambient-electronic pioneers Tangerine Dream release ‘In Search Of Hades’ - looking back at their 70s ‘Virgin’ Recordings. When you're speaking about true pioneers of ambient and electronic music, it would be tough not to include German band Tangerine Dream. Founded in 1967, the band, under the guiding hands of founding member Edgar Froese, went on to take the … [Read more...] about Tangerine Dream: In Search of Hades (The Virgin Recordings 1973 – 1979) – Review
The Black City: Wake Up. The Funk – Review
The Black City release new record Wake Up. The Funk that manages to live and breath the genre whilst bringing in subtle hints of reggae, dub and blues. There seems to be a bit of a resurgence of funk in the charts recently. Just take a listen to Mark Ronson’s Knock Knock Knock, or even Noel Gallagher’s recent single Black Star Rising. These two tracks do feature more of a … [Read more...] about The Black City: Wake Up. The Funk – Review
Mauwe: Ain’t It Magical – Review
Feel the pulsing heart of melancholy and reflection in this abject and moody single release from Mauwe. From the outset, the compressed and subtle delay on the solo notes, provide the minor tonal harmony and rhythm upon which the vocals can be blended beautifully. This feature allows the low industrial beat to enable the track to breathe. The combination of indie feel with … [Read more...] about Mauwe: Ain’t It Magical – Review
Beastie Boys set to release Sabotage on 3 inch vinyl
If you thought a 3-inch vinyl of Beastie Boys classic track Sabotage was missing from your life, then you’re in luck! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Beastie Boys seminal album Ill Communication, the band, in collaboration with Record Store Day, are releasing cult-track Sabotage on 3-inch vinyl. The tiny disc will be playable on Crossley’s very own 3-inch mini turntable … [Read more...] about Beastie Boys set to release Sabotage on 3 inch vinyl
Paul Maged: Fight To The Death – EP Review
Paul Maged releases new EP Fight To The Death featuring an eclectic mix of genres and ideas that manage to hit home hard. Having previously reviewed Paul Maged’s single The Resistance, which also appears on this EP, I thought I knew what to expect from it. I was wrong. Yes, heavy riffs and anger-laden instances to make appearances on Fight To The Death, but this is not the … [Read more...] about Paul Maged: Fight To The Death – EP Review