The new self-titled album from Wildwood Kin makes me feel as if I am rocketing across wild American plains in an open-topped sports car, Thelma and Louise style. This is acoustic Country and Western, with more than a hint of folk and a mellow Crosby Stills and Nash style. The album cover shows the band rising up and out of American rock and rising from the earth; that is what … [Read more...] about Wildwood Kin: Self-titled – Review
Emily Breeze: Rituals – Review
Emily Breeze brings a new bright colour with her latest album Rituals, bringing with it a glamour amidst inspiration from the past. The first two singles Limousines and Ego Death are much loved and much played by Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6) who has also named her a 21st Century Patti Smith. The record has the spirit of Lou Reed and a strong and beautiful feeling that reminds me … [Read more...] about Emily Breeze: Rituals – Review
The Futureheads: Powers – Review
Powers, the latest album from Futureheads, sees a return to their gritty approach to music, post-punk vibrations and crowd-pleasing energy choruses. The Futureheads are well known for honesty in their lyrics. Frontman Barry Hyde released an album which detailed his struggles with depression in 2016 and new record Powers is a collaboration, once again, with the rest of the … [Read more...] about The Futureheads: Powers – Review
Swedish Death Candy: Are You Nervous? – Review
The sound of Swedish Death Candy is just the vibe I needed for my jaded ears this morning. I hoped to hear a band with a new attitude, and it looks like this is what I’ve been waiting for... The new album entitled Are You Nervous? reflects the current climate of political turmoil in the UK. Fear and anxiety are strong concepts throughout the record. However, it didn't make me … [Read more...] about Swedish Death Candy: Are You Nervous? – Review
Sleater-Kinney: The Center Won’t Hold – Review
Sleater-Kinney release new album The Center Won't Hold with an almost androgynous feel and themes based around machinery mechanical sounds, and robots. The title track The Center Won't Hold and Hurry on Home both have a stark and bold atmosphere. The Center won't hold, in particular, sounds as if it was recorded with a working factory as a background. This album has an … [Read more...] about Sleater-Kinney: The Center Won’t Hold – Review
Killswitch Engage: Atonement – Review
Killswitch Engage return with new record Atonement amidst an honest and exhilarating atmosphere that acts as an outlet for both band and audience. So, Killswitch Engage, while creating this album, have aimed for music that has no pretension. No posing or posturing. That in itself is a good thing. If you are creating any sort of music it needs to come from a place of honesty … [Read more...] about Killswitch Engage: Atonement – Review