Methyl Ethel blend emotional themes with catchy synth-pop in their latest album, Are you Haunted? Australian outfit Methel Ethel are back with a surprise 4th album, the first release for Future Classic (Flume, SOPHIE). Brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Jake Webb, the record showcases the band’s unique style with nine compelling tracks. Their impressive soundscapes include … [Read more...] about Methyl Ethel: Are You Haunted? – Review
Jeremy Black: Charade – EP Review
Jeremy Black delivers his unique style of genre-bending electronica in his latest EP, Charade. Berlin-based producer and composer Jeremy Black, best known for his work with alternative/indie artists, continues his new electronic project with the second of four planned releases. The experimental EP features six tracks that blur the lines between genres, but still retain a … [Read more...] about Jeremy Black: Charade – EP Review
Thyla: Thyla – Review
Indie rock trio Thyla emerge as one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands with the release of their self-titled debut album. After the success of their first two EP’s and the growing support from media outlets in the UK and across the Atlantic, it was a tragedy that the Brighton based band’s plans ground to a halt after pandemic woes and lockdown setbacks, but as … [Read more...] about Thyla: Thyla – Review
Spector: Now Or Whenever – Review
Spector mark their eagerly anticipated return with another strong release, revitalising their trademark sound with some standout tracks. It’s some surprise that it has been six years since Spector’s last studio album, especially after the success of Enjoy It While It Lasts and Moth Boys. Now Or Whenever is well worth the wait though. Fred Macpherson’s smooth vocals, matched … [Read more...] about Spector: Now Or Whenever – Review
Jlin: Embryo – EP Review
Indiana-based producer Jlin is back with Embryo, her boldest and most ambitious work to date. After her breakthrough release Dark Energy, Jlin has continued to push the boundaries of techno and Embryo is a prime example of this. Much like the industrial landscape of her home state, the sound of the EP is noisy and bleak. There are clear Detroit techno influences, but Jlin … [Read more...] about Jlin: Embryo – EP Review
Laura-Mary Carter: Town Called Nothing – Review
Blood Red Shoes frontwomen Laura-Mary Carter delivers an atmospheric, country-inspired sound in her debut solo album, Town Called Nothing. Written on a beat up acoustic guitar in various Airbnb’s between tours in the UK and L.A, Town Called Nothing is Laura-Mary Carter’s first solo release, backed by producer Ed Harcourt who also plays bass and piano and Jorma Vik (The … [Read more...] about Laura-Mary Carter: Town Called Nothing – Review