Icelandic songwriter Kaktus Einarsson has given us his innovative debut album, Kick The Ladder, laden with experimental soundscapes. I’ll say this right away: you’ll be wanting a pair of headphones to fully appreciate this record. The layering as well as the rich combination of sounds make Kick The Ladder full of musical Easter eggs that may easily be missed otherwise. In … [Read more...] about Kaktus Einarsson: Kick The Ladder – Review
Morcheeba: Blackest Blue – Review
Morcheeba have given us their tranquil new record, Blackest Blue – an introspective collection of tracks that allows the listener to simply stop and reflect for a while. Addressing themes that range from romantic relationships to cannabis, Morcheeba’s newest album Blackest Blue is described by the band as being a record that is about ‘finding a way through the darkest of … [Read more...] about Morcheeba: Blackest Blue – Review
Scouting For Girls Interview: Lockdown, vinyl, and their new 80s cover album.
We caught up with Scouting For Girls frontman Roy Stride to get the lowdown on the band’s new eighties-inspired cover album, Easy Cover. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on just about everyone over the past year, and Scouting For Girls are no exception. However, like many people, the band used the spare time they found themselves with during lockdown to produce … [Read more...] about Scouting For Girls Interview: Lockdown, vinyl, and their new 80s cover album.
London Grammar: Californian Soil – Review
London Grammar have released their stellar third studio album Californian Soil – a record that provides guaranteed escapism. To put it simply, Californian Soil is one of those albums that you just don’t want to end. The lyrics are profound, the instrumentation is well-crafted, and lead vocalist Hannah Reid just shines. Reid says of the album, “It’s about gaining … [Read more...] about London Grammar: Californian Soil – Review
Du Blonde: Homecoming – Review
Du Blonde takes herself in a new, genre-blending direction with new album, Homecoming. Recorded in Du Blonde’s bedroom in London, Homecoming serves as half an hour’s worth of smooth harmonies and grungy guitar lines, with even some shock rock vibes in places. Despite this, Du Blonde states that the record is very much pop-driven, describing how she ‘eventually came to accept … [Read more...] about Du Blonde: Homecoming – Review
Evanescence: The Bitter Truth – Review
Evanescence release new album The Bitter Truth which isn’t quite the record we had hoped it to be, but still has glimpses of excitement. Once again, Amy Lee’s stunning vocal performance does not disappoint throughout this album – unfortunately, however, it’s hard to say the same about the rest of the record. Though it is the band’s first album full of entirely original music … [Read more...] about Evanescence: The Bitter Truth – Review