You could be forgiven for thinking that Marilyn Manson AKA Brian Hugh Warner was a one-trick pony and an inaccessibly shocking one at that. We Are Chaos turns these thoughts on their head. Ironically and bizarrely, combining his stage name from two of America's most famous names of two opposing American cultural icons, namely the sexiest woman in the world, Marilyn Monroe, … [Read more...] about Marilyn Manson: We are Chaos – Review
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Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz: American Bardo – Review
Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz create an ode to novel Lincoln in the Bardo with their tenderly pleasant concept album American Bardo. Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz have reunited for third record, American Bardo, after the success of sophomore album Ghosts To Ancestors. This time, they’ve taken on more of a concept album, with the words and music inspired by George Saunders’ … [Read more...] about Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz: American Bardo – Review
Vinyl sells more than CDs for the first time since the 80s
That’s right, it’s finally happened. Vinyl has taken back its rightful place at the top of the physical format ladder by outselling CDs in the US over the first half of 2020, according to The Record Industry Association of America (RIAA). According to the RIAA, for the first half of the year, there was $376 million worth of physical music sales, with 62% of these being vinyl … [Read more...] about Vinyl sells more than CDs for the first time since the 80s
Mark Vickness: Interconnected – Review
Mark Vickness creates a dual record of solo guitar and ensemble material to express the interconnectedness of humanity through music. Three years after debut solo album Places, Mark Vickness is back with a record that takes in both his solo material and the use of his new ensemble, Interconnected. Mixing both his solo, fingerpicking compositions and full ensemble pieces was … [Read more...] about Mark Vickness: Interconnected – Review
Cosmopolis: Sécheresse – Single Review
Cosmopolis release sophomore track Sécheresse, a darker, melancholic slow-burner that strings the listener along. Moody Art-rockers Cosmopolis have got their indie groove on with new track Sécheresse. In stark contrast to the pulsating rock drive of debut single God Hotel, Sécheresse shows off a darker side to the group and a penchant for building a track before releasing … [Read more...] about Cosmopolis: Sécheresse – Single Review
YoungBoy Never Broke Again: Top – Review
After a fast rise to critical acclaim, YoungBoy Never Broke Again releases his latest studio album Top; a testament to his strong work ethic and ability to produce large quantities of high-quality music. Joining an impressively large discography of albums, Top spans 21 tracks and is consistently engaging, whilst outlining YoungBoy’s humble roots and reflecting on his … [Read more...] about YoungBoy Never Broke Again: Top – Review