Florence reaches new heights of self-awareness on mythological allegory, Dance Fever. After two years of cancelled tours and nothing but kitchen discos, it’s no wonder Florence and the Machine decided to call their latest record Dance Fever. The queen of Bohemia is back with a powerhouse of surging anthems ready for the group’s stadium shows later this year. This latest … [Read more...] about Florence + The Machine: Dance Fever – Review
Damon Albarn: Live at the Barbican – Review
Damon Albarn reminds us that powerful performances are still all about the music – not the bells and whistles. In the past year, I’ve seen Damon Albarn play four times and no two shows are alike. There’s no denying he’s a born performer and has a presence that captivates the room; be it bouncing around the stage with the likes of De La Soul and EARTHGANG in trackies, or … [Read more...] about Damon Albarn: Live at the Barbican – Review
alt-J: The Dream – Album Review
Their most personal record to date, The Dream pens the pains, fears and complexities of modern-day life. Since they exploded onto the scene in 2012, alt-J have been known for their wonky, experimental sounds and lyrics that centre around dark, obscure post-modern pop-culture; the song Taro off their debut album is a nod to Spanish Civil War photographer, Gerda Taro, and … [Read more...] about alt-J: The Dream – Album Review
Damon Albarn: The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows – Review
Damon Albarn provides a striking, abstract piece that mirrors the magnificence of the natural world and the mood of day. The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows isn’t perhaps what Damon Albarn first thought it would be three years ago. Initially commissioned by a French arts festival, Albarn was inspired to create a purely orchestral piece that captures the life … [Read more...] about Damon Albarn: The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows – Review
Arlo Parks Live at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – Review
Arlo Parks holds 2,000 people transfixed with her simplicity, sincerity, and soulfulness. Since the release of her debut album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, in January, Arlo Parks has shot off like a rocket. She was nominated for ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Best British Female Solo Artist’ and took home the ‘Best New Artist’ at this year’s BRIT Awards, as well as the coveted Hyundai … [Read more...] about Arlo Parks Live at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – Review
Biffy Clyro: The Myth of The Happily Ever After – Review
For an album consisting of cast-offs and throwaways, Biffy Clyro’s latest work is full of poignance, relevance and comes together as a cohesive body of work. For many artists, the circumstances of the last two years gave rise to some incredible music. Biffy Clyro are no exception. A year on from A Celebration of Endings, they return with a much more thoughtful, reflective … [Read more...] about Biffy Clyro: The Myth of The Happily Ever After – Review