Yael Naim, the Parisian born, Franco-Israeli singer-songwriter has had an interesting and diverse music career. Her ethereal vocals and soulful, upbeat sounds have been a mainstay of her music, with track New Soul shooting her to global fame by featuring in Apple's Macbook Pro advertisement in 2008. With the release of new record NightSongs on the horizon and an apparent shift … [Read more...] about Yael Naim Interview: Motivations, new music and ‘that’ advert.
JP Saxe: Hold It Together – EP Review
JP Saxe releases the heart-wrenching EP, Hold It Together, using songs to tell his story and taking the listener on a journey through his mind to his heart. Opening the album with 25 in Barcelona, the sorrowful acoustic guitar sets the tone for the rest of the record. Saxe is longing for his ex to experience life with him and expresses his lack of positivity during his … [Read more...] about JP Saxe: Hold It Together – EP Review
Oh Wonder: No One Else Can Wear Your Crown – Review
Oh Wonder release their long-awaited, self-produced album, No One Else Can Wear Your Crown which shows off flawless vocal arrangements, strong messages of self-acceptance and empowerment within a sea of beautiful instrumental breaks. Fans all over the world are thanking Anthony West and Josephine Vander Gucht for sharing their talents and coming together to form, Oh Wonder. … [Read more...] about Oh Wonder: No One Else Can Wear Your Crown – Review
James Smith: An EP By James Smith – Review
James Smith releases new EP An EP by James Smith, focussing on emotion-laden tracks that his audience will be able to empathize with on a personal level. James Smith is currently ‘one of the Uk’s most promising break out talents’ and his self-titled EP, An EP by James Smith, is not something to be looked over. All about his heartache over his past relationship, James’ … [Read more...] about James Smith: An EP By James Smith – Review
Breaking Benjamin: Aurora – Review
Breaking Benjamin return with their dark angsty sound which has been replicated and perfectly executed in their latest record, Aurora. Focusing heavily on mental health, the overall message of not giving up is inspiring and necessary for many listeners. Angels Fall and Dance With The Devil are both tracks which use religious concepts as metaphors for the deteriorating state … [Read more...] about Breaking Benjamin: Aurora – Review
Halsey: Manic – Review
Halsey returns with new record Manic, managing to cover emotionally charged, darker topics amongst a solid and varied voice. After almost three years of waiting, Halsey has finally released her deepest album to date. Perfectly titled Manic, this record takes you on a trip into Halsey’s brain, embarking on a journey from fuck you songs like Killing Boys to love songs such as … [Read more...] about Halsey: Manic – Review