Emily Simpson

Glittery pop-fuelled fourth album, Cherry Blossom, from The Vamps shows a progression in sound amongst a more coherent, mature stance to the music. The Vamps have had a busy career since their platinum-selling debut album in 2014. While moving from their teenage years to their early twenties, it’s clear that their music has evolved with their age. The musicality which was … [Read more...] about The Vamps: Cherry Blossom – Review

Recorded in a quick, two-week burst and then stored away for two years thanks to maternity leave, Emmy The Great’s new album April / 月音 has finally arrived. Emma-Lee Moss (better known as Emmy The Great) has a stunning voice. It’s gentle, but it has an ache to it too. An emotive control that only the best musicians have. Combine that with a flair for literate, captivating … [Read more...] about Emmy The Great: April / 月音 – Album Review

Christmas seems to have arrived early this year, as we review our second yuletide record in as many weeks. This time world-renowned icon Dolly Parton releases A Holly Dolly Christmas, her first full-length Christmas album in 30 years. Dolly Parton has compiled a whopping 3000+ songs in her back catalogue, and she shows no signs of slowing down with the release of A Holly … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton: A Holly Dolly Christmas – Review

Christmas is on the horizon. Michael Bublé is defrosting as we speak. But this year his annual festivities have some competition - Carrie Underwood and her first Christmas album, My Gift.  A combination of traditional holiday favourites and original tunes, My Gift finds the seven-time Grammy winner backed by an orchestra led by David Campbell, who has recorded with artists … [Read more...] about Carrie Underwood: My Gift – Review

Alicia Keys delivers gorgeous vocals through some stranger - and certainly more comprehensive - sounds than she’s tried before in her new album, ALICIA. “I’m grateful to share all the different sides of me with you”, the singer said to her fans through a recent Instagram post. Releasing it in the wake of her recent memoir, the lengthy 15-track album is by far the most … [Read more...] about Alicia Keys: ALICIA – Album Review

Glaswegian rockers The Roly Mo have come crashing into the punk scene with their debut EP, TRM - a turbulent ride from start to finish. Already well established in the Glasgow punk scene in 2019 with their chaotic live sets, The Roly Mo are extending their fanbase with their first-ever EP.  The tracks comprise confident instrumentals and undermining gritty yet … [Read more...] about The Roly Mo: TRM – EP Review