You could be forgiven for thinking that Marilyn Manson AKA Brian Hugh Warner was a one-trick pony and an inaccessibly shocking one at that. We Are Chaos turns these thoughts on their head. Ironically and bizarrely, combining his stage name from two of America's most famous names of two opposing American cultural icons, namely the sexiest woman in the world, Marilyn Monroe, … [Read more...] about Marilyn Manson: We are Chaos – Review
Billy Ocean: One World – Album Review
Billy Ocean is a pure legend. Fact. Self-deprecating and humble in person, Billy Ocean has a powerful character and sure-fire hits up his sleeve, the most famous of which date back years. Billy Ocean's music has formed the fabric of many people's lives and he became hugely famous as a superstar in the eighties as a bringer of Soul Music to the masses with world-famous hits … [Read more...] about Billy Ocean: One World – Album Review
Odina: What I Never Told You – Review
Spanish singer/songwriter Odina creates a personal diary from an album that is chock full of soul searching, angst, and buried hopes. Odina's music has been compared to Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, Sharon Van Etten, and Joanna Newsom, so very strong company. New album What I Told You So sees the singer full of confidence as she tackles a plethora of ideas … [Read more...] about Odina: What I Never Told You – Review
The Lemon Twigs: Songs for the General Public – Review
Brian and Michael D’Addario, the brothers who form The Lemon Twigs, take us on a 70s rock-laden journey of fun and entertainment. If you’re looking for over the top performances and epic 70s power rock then The Lemon Twigs may just be for you. New album Songs for the General Public comes on the wave of success from 2016 album Do Hollywood, showing the brothers have, somehow, … [Read more...] about The Lemon Twigs: Songs for the General Public – Review
El Goodo: Zombie – Album Review
El Goodo impress on new album Zombie, bringing in a late 60s psychedelic rock sound that has a few unique twists of its own. El Goodo are the masters of pessimism who describe themselves as a “lazy Welsh psychedelic band”. With only three albums released so far, El Goodo are careful about the music they release with tracks covering such varied subjects as life, death and the … [Read more...] about El Goodo: Zombie – Album Review
Asylums Interview: Platitudes, Lockdown, and Transcendental Meditation
Asylums frontman Luke Branch speaks to Victoria Pearson about the adaptiveness of the music industry during our current pandemic, mental health, and their new album. Southend art-rock group Asylums have recently released new album Genetic Cabaret and feel like they're in a really good place. This may be surprising considering the year we've all had, but it's allowed the … [Read more...] about Asylums Interview: Platitudes, Lockdown, and Transcendental Meditation