Imogen Lawlor

No matter what 2020 throws at us, it seems nothing can put a stop to Megan Thee Stallion and her immense productivity as she releases her second studio album of this year: Good News. Featuring the already highly popular singles Girl in the Hood, Body and Savage Remix feat. Beyoncé, it seems there is no limit to Meg’s work-ethic, confidence and musical ability.  Straight … [Read more...] about Megan Thee Stallion: Good News – Review

After Sophie Ellis-Bextor entertained the nation in lockdown 1 with her Instagram Live Kitchen Discos, she’s back in lockdown 2 with a collection of greatest hits and covers.  It would be so easy at surface level to be cynical about this release as a money-spinning exercise, but a great deal of thought and care has gone into its curation with the lyrics gaining new … [Read more...] about Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Songs from the Kitchen Disco – Review

“Feel my heartbeat, it’s the same old feeling coming over me tonight” (Real Groove). This is a pretty accurate description of Kylie Minogue’s latest album DISCO. Admittedly, it’s an enjoyable listening experience, but mainly because it repeatedly recycles disco tropes and universal themes which are hard to dislike.  While Kylie Minogue presents an objectively positive … [Read more...] about Kylie Minogue: DISCO – Album Review

After 11 albumless years, Busta Rhymes returns with Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God: the follow up to his 1998 release E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front.  While the release boasts a lengthy line-up of collaborators and impressive manipulation of numerous rap styles, the overall listening experience is somewhat hit and miss and at times, … [Read more...] about Busta Rhymes: Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God – Review

After a three-year break since his last album, Dizzee Rascal releases E3 AF, an exceptionally high quality and well-crafted grime release. With an array of collaborators, samples and styles intertwined with Dizzee’s signature sound, this album allows space for intense grime beats, skippy flows and some personal reflection on fame; as well as asserting that Dizzee possesses … [Read more...] about Dizzee Rascal: E3 AF – Album Review

CXLOE releases first EP Heavy, Pt. 1, displaying the richness and depth of her unique sound, whilst also exploring youthful, contemporary issues through intimate lyricism and haunting vocals. This release is relevant, euphoric, and introspective, with many of the issues of loneliness and relationship dilemmas rendered even more prevalent by current coronavirus … [Read more...] about CXLOE: Heavy, Pt. 1 – EP Review