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
The Roly Mo: TRM – EP 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
Declan McKenna: Zeros – Album Review
Declan McKenna releases new album Zeros, combining fun, cosmic energy, and a hint of existential crisis. With a televised Glastonbury appearance and a successful debut album by age 21, Declan McKenna shows a youthful determination to challenge topics that many older artists would rarely touch upon. His debut single Brazil tackled FIFA corruption, Paracetamol highlighted the … [Read more...] about Declan McKenna: Zeros – Album Review
Erasure: The Neon – Album Review
Synth-pop superstars Vince Clarke and Andy Bell - otherwise known as Erasure - make an optimistic and poppy return to the sound that shaped them into the artists they are today. The Neon, Erasure’s 18th studio album, is charged with sentimentality, youthful energy and thoughtful, reflective songs. “It was about refreshing my love — hopefully, our love — of great pop”, lead … [Read more...] about Erasure: The Neon – Album Review
Deep Purple: Whoosh! – Album Review
The modern music industry may be in a constant state of change and uncertainty, but the timeless charm of Whoosh!, the newest album by Deep Purple, is proof that great artists can withstand the test of time if they combine vintage with innovation. Whoosh!, Deep Purple’s 21st studio album, is a classic hard rock record with glimmers of psychedelia and a lot of fun. The strong … [Read more...] about Deep Purple: Whoosh! – Album Review
The Coronas: True Love Waits – Review
Dublin band The Coronas have the most unfortunate band name of the decade thanks to a certain pandemic. Luckily for them, their sixth studio album, True Love Waits, is more comparable to the beer they also share their name with: chilled, charming and light-hearted. The Coronas' new release marks the beginning of a fresh chapter for the band following the departure of … [Read more...] about The Coronas: True Love Waits – Review