With the release of From Zero, Linkin Park marks a pivotal moment in their storied career as both a tribute to the band’s rich history and a courageous leap into uncharted territory. Seven years after One More Light and the tragic loss of Chester Bennington, From Zero introduces Emily Armstrong (of Dead Sara) as lead vocalist and Colin Brittain as drummer. This is the first … [Read more...] about Linkin Park: From Zero – Album Review
DEAD STAR TALK: Solid State Chemicals – Album Review
DEAD STAR TALK return with their eagerly awaited sophomore album, Solid State Chemicals, a captivating blend of hardcore Britpop nostalgia intertwined with mesmerising shoegaze anthems. It's remarkable to realise that the era of Britpop dawned nearly three decades ago. Yep, a staggering 30 years have passed since the heyday of bands like Oasis, The Verve, and Suede. While … [Read more...] about DEAD STAR TALK: Solid State Chemicals – Album Review
Taylor Swift: Midnights – Album Review
On her tenth studio album Midnights, Taylor Swift reinvents herself yet again in this dazzling, surreal, dream-like trip of an album that’s full of surprising musical twists and turns. For Swifties in 2020 and 2021, it was the best of times. But for those in 2022, it was the worst of crimes. For a while there, we really thought that the only Taylor Swift-related … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift: Midnights – Album Review
Charlie Puth: Charlie – Review
After a four-year hiatus, piano prince Charlie Puth is back with his third studio album, which just so happens to be his best yet. It’s been difficult to be a part of the Charlie Puth fanbase for quite some time - ever since the release of Voicenotes to be exact. That album was absolutely phenomenal, and it got me excited to see where else Puth would be heading in his … [Read more...] about Charlie Puth: Charlie – Review
Calvin Harris: Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – Review
After a long five-year wait, Calvin Harris has released volume two of Funk Wav Bounces, and it’s just as incredible as you hoped it would be. Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris has been in the spotlight since the early 2010s, initially gaining his fame thanks to songs such as Summer, Sweet Nothing, and Feel So Close, all from his third studio album 18 … [Read more...] about Calvin Harris: Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 – Review
New Music Fridays – 5th August 2022
We hit August in NMF and the Vinyl Chapters team have had a great start to the month. With a plethora of awesome tracks to listen to this week, we've picked our favourite four below. As always, click the pics for a little listen! JP Hoe - Say What You Want To Say Canadian Singer-songwriter JP Hoe settles back into a more normal groove after the world was turned … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 5th August 2022