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Freya Beer presents us with a deliciously gothic sound and sultry vocal lines in her superb debut album, Beast. Christmas appears to have come early with the release of Freya Beer’s debut record – or perhaps that ought to be Halloween? It’s as if cigarettes, red wine and poison came together in musical format: a seductively dark set of tracks that pull you in at the start … [Read more...] about Freya Beer: Beast – Album Review

Contemporary duo AVAWAVES present us with a sublime, if somewhat predictable, instrumental experience in the form of their new record Chrysalis. I’ll admit it: I’m ever-so-slightly torn on this album. It is, without doubt, an ethereal experience with some simply stunning sounds: wailing violins, delicate piano runs, emotive bass and dramatic build-ups occur frequently … [Read more...] about AVAWAVES: Chrysalis – Album Review

The Dead Deads juxtapose sleek vocals with fierce energy in their new album Tell Your Girls It’s Alright. If there ever were a modern band that could get away with sounding old-school without seeming dated, it’s The Dead Deads – and what better song to give listeners a taste of what their new record Tell Your Girls It’s Alright is all about than the album opener Sea … [Read more...] about The Dead Deads: Tell Your Girls It’s Alright – Review

The perfect combination of melodic and aggressive, Andrew W.K.’s latest album God Is Partying is quite the record – even if there are some clichéd lyrics floating around. I have to say, I rather enjoyed listening to this album for the most part. There are some strong instrumental lines, captivating melodies, and Andrew W.K.’s impressive vocals are to be praised. The … [Read more...] about Andrew W.K: God Is Partying – Album Review

Varied in its approach and unapologetic in its candidness, Imagine Dragons’ latest album Mercury – Act 1 is a breath of fresh air. You’d be hard-pressed to find an album as musically, lyrically and emotionally intense as this one. Imagine Dragons present a record of sincerity and vulnerability with Mercury – Act 1, the title of which is based on the adjective ‘mercurial’, … [Read more...] about Imagine Dragons: Mercury – Act 1 – Review

OneRepublic’s new album Human lives up to its title with a collection of introspective and largely relatable tracks. OneRepublic have delivered once again, giving us an album that is completely true to their instantly recognisable style without the risk of sounding outdated. Having drip-fed us a handful of singles over the last two years, the full album is finally here: … [Read more...] about OneRepublic: Human – Album Review