Louis Grogan

A comprehensive collection of stellar tracks, A Head Full of Ideas cements The Charlatans as one of Britain’s great rock bands.   Thirty years on from their debut album, A Head Full of Ideas celebrates the group’s impressive discography, which saw 13 top 40 studio albums and 22 hit singles. The record includes 21 of their finest tracks, remastered to sound as clear … [Read more...] about The Charlatans: A Head Full of Ideas – Review

Dream pop duo Royel Otis provide sparkling indie rock in their charming debut EP, Campus. Royel Otis have well and truly burst onto the scene this year. Formed by childhood friends Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, the Sydney based duo’s debut EP is an entertaining ride packed full of youthful exuberance and laid back summer vibes. Spread over five excellent tracks, Campus … [Read more...] about Royel Otis: Campus – EP Review

Toronto four-piece Goodbye Honolulu tick all the right boxes in their impressive self-titled album. It’s no surprise to hear that Goodbye Honolulu have been playing together since they met at high school, honing their skills in clubs and bars across Canada and the US. Their cohesive sound is full of energy, blurring the lines between rock and pop and drawing influences from … [Read more...] about Goodbye Honolulu: Goodbye Honolulu – Review

Mild High Club take listeners on an ambitious, genre traversing journey into modern psychedelia in their new album, Going Going Gone. The brainchild of Alex Brettin, the self-titled “bartender and resident selector” of the Mild High Club, Going Going Gone is a unique and unpredictable trip-pop experience. The album features an eclectic blend of genres, ranging from acid jazz … [Read more...] about Mild High Club: Going Going Gone – Review

The latest Saint Etienne album I’ve Been Trying To Tell You perfectly captures hazy summer memories, dreaming up 90’s nostalgia with an assortment of samples from the era. 30 years on from their cutting-edge debut Foxbase Alpha, Saint Etienne return with their 10th studio album, an idyllic odyssey into the dreamlike nature of past memories. Created to soundtrack the Alasdair … [Read more...] about Saint Etienne: I’ve Been Trying To Tell You – Review

Manic Street Preachers return with a captivatingly rich new sound in The Ultra Vivid Lament. After a three-year hiatus since their last record, The Ultra Vivid Lament is worth the wait. As the title suggests, the album is a reflection of grief and painful memories. Emotional vocals create a melancholic ambience, but warm pop undertones give the album an uplifting … [Read more...] about Manic Street Preachers: The Ultra Vivid Lament – Review