Back In Black is set to be Cypress Hill’s final “traditional release” as a hip-hop group. While this may come as a disappointment to some, these hip-hop moguls should be applauded for drawing their esteemed music career to a close in a dignified manner. The album presents 10 tracks, all making use of digestible verse-chorus structures, a variety of flows and true hip hop … [Read more...] about Cypress Hill: Back in Black – Review
Benny the Butcher: Tana Talk 4 – Review
Benny the Butcher brings us the fourth instalment of Tana Talks, taking a broader outlook on life and utilising a fuller sound than the previous three releases. Benny’s musical content has grown to talk about adult topics and take a grounded approach to issues. That said, a sense of authenticity and hip-hop homage pervades the release, with Benny never forgetting his worth … [Read more...] about Benny the Butcher: Tana Talk 4 – Review
Avril Lavigne: Love Sux – Review
The icon that is Avril Lavigne has made a welcome return to music with her seventh studio album, Love Sux. An uncompromising cultivator of the 00s pop-punk sound, this release is a testament to her legacy and influence. Every track boasts her signature catchy hooks and direct lyricism, covering the whole gamut of emotions experienced throughout love and heartbreak. … [Read more...] about Avril Lavigne: Love Sux – Review
Katie Tupper: Towards The End – EP Review
Katie Tupper’s debut EP Towards The End is a breezy collection of five songs that intimately explore themes of heartache, charisma and charm in the same space. Taking the listener through a journey of every side of love, Tupper effortlessly stitches together the vulnerable and carefree side by side. Running through the entire release is a strong sense of … [Read more...] about Katie Tupper: Towards The End – EP Review
Donna Missal: in the mirror, in the night – EP Review
Donna Missal’s latest EP, in the mirror, in the night, is a short, sweet and sensitive exploration of love, lust and vulnerability. Taking the listener on a journey to every corner of her mind, Donna Missal delves into her rawest moments and deepest thoughts through hazy vocals paired with frank lyricism. Moreover, each track acts like its own individual world: … [Read more...] about Donna Missal: in the mirror, in the night – EP Review
PENGSHUi: Destroy Yourself – Review
Crude comparisons between Grime and Punk are not uncommon, but PENGSHUi illustrate through their music that they understand the nuances and similarities that are shared between these two genres. Covering themes of politics, trauma and personal growth, Destroy Yourself is a complex and rich release: both musically and lyrically. The group uses their unique mixture of … [Read more...] about PENGSHUi: Destroy Yourself – Review