Imogen Lawlor

As the year winds down, Middle Part releases EP, I Wish I Wash Alive, which very aptly reflects how we’re all feeling right now: lost, unstructured and looking forward to the possibility of something a bit more concrete to come.  The release discusses a plethora of issues across the 6 tracks, including personal experiences of mental illness, disassociation and grasping one’s … [Read more...] about Middle Part – I Wish I Was Alive: EP Review

After an enormously successful 2020, Jack Harlow releases his latest album, That’s What They All Say, continuing his winning streak into the last month of the year.  That’s What They All Say shows incredible maturity, depth and understanding of his interactions with others. This is achieved through playful production, immense musicality and blunt lyricism intelligently … [Read more...] about Jack Harlow: That’s What They All Say – Review

In the promotion for weird!, Yungblud states he wants his fans to love themselves unconditionally no matter who they are. It’s safe to say, he has achieved this and more.  Mixing together a cocktail of eclectic musical influences, unique narratives and vivid imagery, weird! packs in heaps of honesty, personality and intimacy; while remaining poignantly frank throughout. … [Read more...] about Yungblud: weird! – Album Review

Throw in hip-hop mogul Juicy J, an extensive list of collaborators and 15 tracks – you then have many key ingredients that could make an excellent album.  While The Hustle Continues boasts strong production and lyricism (particularly from guest collaborators), Juicy J struggles to maintain meaningful engagement throughout the release. His presence and influence on hip-hop … [Read more...] about Juicy J: The Hustle Continues – Review

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