Kesha is an artist of contrasts. She's sensitive but fun, carefree yet vulnerable, and bratty. This new release is a follow up to her 2017 album, Rainbow, which was largely centred around her court battle with former collaborator prednisone usa Dr. Luke. Since then, stars such as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have shown support for Kesha and she has been able to move … [Read more...] about Kesha: High Road – Album Review
Fred Deakin: The Lasters – Review
I love the theatrical epic sweeping albums of The Who, so on hearing that this latest offering from former Lemon Jelly producer, Fred Deakin was being released already had me intrigued. The Lasters draws its influence from concept albums such as The Who’s Quadrophenia and Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds. This album is Deakin’s first big recording since performing … [Read more...] about Fred Deakin: The Lasters – Review
Gabrielle Aplin: Dear Happy – Review
Is Gabrielle Aplin the new Bjork? or even the new Gwen Stefani? There is an odd and sweet eccentricity to this album, a quirkiness with an intellectual bent on both the album artwork (which seems to be inspired by Frida Kahlo) and it's fresh and lively content throughout. Her second studio album, 2015’s Light Up the Dark, saw Gabrielle Aplin moved forward from a soft vocal … [Read more...] about Gabrielle Aplin: Dear Happy – Review
Sløtface: Sorry for the Late Reply – Review
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