We talk to singer-songwriter Janet Devlin about her life views and philosophies, keeping in touch with her online community, and her new EP, It's Not That Deep. Since we last spoke to Janet Devlin in May 2020, the singer-songwriter has been busy working on many different projects. The lockdowns of the last two years allowed a longer promotion period for her studio album … [Read more...] about Janet Devlin Interview: Keeping It Carefree and Whimsical
Janet Devlin: It’s Not That Deep – EP Review
Janet Devlin’s latest EP, It’s Not That Deep, is an optimistic collection of covers and original songs. Following her 2020 release Confessional, this new EP brings a sense of joy and positivity to Devlin’s discography. Alongside covers of Kiss (Prince) and a recording of Your Song (which captured the nation’s attention in her X Factor audition over 10 years ago), … [Read more...] about Janet Devlin: It’s Not That Deep – EP Review
Alicia Keys: KEYS – Album review
Alicia Keys’s latest release KEYS offers an intimate and extended exploration of her sound, while maintaining her signature vocal and virtuosic pianism. Divided into two halves, separated by the KEYS piano interlude, the release consists of new tracks (Originals) followed by mostly remixes of the previous material (Unlocked). Sadly, the new versions of tracks often … [Read more...] about Alicia Keys: KEYS – Album review
Polo G: Hall of Fame 2.0 – Review
The deluxe edition of Polo G’s Hall of Fame 2.0 provides fans with an additional 14 tracks on top of the previous 20 from the original release. This is an impressive feat and many of the new tracks are full of energy. That said, producing a consistently captivating 34 track album is a tall order and unfortunately small details means that the release fails to be excellent as … [Read more...] about Polo G: Hall of Fame 2.0 – Review
Ist Ist: The Art of Lying – Album Review
Ist Ist’s latest album, The Art of Lying, covers a range of challenging themes, from power-struggles to utopian ideals. Drawing on the events of the last year, Ist Ist attempt to make sense of the post-truth we live in, through direct lyricism and intricate layering of synths. Unfortunately, the portrayal of these ideas is only partially successful, with the … [Read more...] about Ist Ist: The Art of Lying – Album Review
Snoop Dogg: Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm – Review
Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm aims to showcase current artists signed to Def Jam, with an emphasis on preserving “true hip-hop”; whilst highlighting a need to move away from computers controlling our lives. The live-concert feel permeates every seamless segue, as we are guided through a journey that tries to be reflective, but often the messaging gets … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg: Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm – Review