Norway’s Sløtface release Sorry for the Late Reply, as this extraordinary and original band try out their latest songs in prisons across Norway. There is an interesting culture mixture on Sorry for the Late Reply as mainstay band member Haley Shea writes about her cross-culture references as an American living in Norway. With American parents, she details the subjects … [Read more...] about Sløtface: Sorry for the Late Reply – Review
Oliver Spalding: Novemberism – Review
Oliver Spalding releases new record Novemberism, calling on his skills as a songwriter to work through personal issues and create tailored but raw song structures. Novemberism is the debut album of 23-year-old UK artist Oliver Spalding. As with his debut EP Unfurl in 2017, the album was written and recorded with producer Ed Tullett (Novo Amor). There is a definite feel of … [Read more...] about Oliver Spalding: Novemberism – Review
Saytr Play: Honest Man – Single Review
Saytr Play has critics raving about their exciting live shows in 2017. They combine rock and roll, garage-rock and indie to create their unique style, and have had multiple sold-out headline shows in Manchester, and wildly successful tours of the UK. They are a very hot band to catch live and the antics and showmanship of their frontman, Fred Farrell, has thrilled audiences … [Read more...] about Saytr Play: Honest Man – Single Review
Fea: No Novelties – Review
Fea release new record No Novelties amidst energy and commitment to spreading the word on social issues and feminism with punk-laden loveliness. Joan Jett is a feminist hero and a trailblazing rock and roll icon. She is continuing her legacy with behind the scenes encouragement of new female music talent coming most notably in the form of her record label Blackheart Records. … [Read more...] about Fea: No Novelties – Review
Stereophonics: Kind – Review
Stereophonics continue to show off their evergreen ability to produce relevant songs and exciting material in new album Kind. Kelly Jones is easily THE most charismatic frontman to come out of Wales apart from Tom Jones and James Dean Bradfield and... well there sure is a lot of talent in Wales! Stereophonics have always had an extraordinary way with words and have always … [Read more...] about Stereophonics: Kind – Review
Elbow: Giants of All Sizes – Review
Elbow bring us their most political album to date as Giants of all Sizes reflects the troubled times we live in. The album covers such heavy and emotive subjects as the Grenfell Tower, Brexit and suicide. Elbow have never been afraid to plunge into the darker deeper waters of their psyche for their musical inspiration and this album is no exception. Elbow directly reflect in … [Read more...] about Elbow: Giants of All Sizes – Review