Whisper-voiced genre-hopper Sufjan Stevens serves up a cyborg soundscape of rage, conviction and disenchantment, flecked with moments of joy and levity, which will entice even the most casual listener. A new song-based Sufjan Stevens release is always a cause for celebration, and the idiosyncratic singer-songwriter’s ninth solo album, The Ascension, comes as sweet-honeyed … [Read more...] about Sufjan Stevens: The Ascension – Review
Carrie Underwood: My Gift – Review
Christmas is on the horizon. Michael Bublé is defrosting as we speak. But this year his annual festivities have some competition - Carrie Underwood and her first Christmas album, My Gift. … [Read more...] about Carrie Underwood: My Gift – Review
Thurston Moore: By The Fire – Review
Thurston Moore delves inside to release an array of hypnotising, energy-driven tracks that will have you lost in thoughts and feelings on new album By The Fire. Sonic Youth Guitarist Thurston Moore knows a thing or two about building engaging and addictive songs. His signature guitar style and penchant for creating emotionally layered music was the mainstay of the … [Read more...] about Thurston Moore: By The Fire – Review
‘The Lost Boys’ Bite Back: Vinyl OST Reissued
Matthew Wand delves back into the ’80s to revisit the soundtrack of cult movie classic, The Lost Boys with the vinyl reissue released this month. Officially, I hate the 80’s. I know, it's a bold statement. The excess, the indulgence, the fashion, the haircuts, for the most part, the cinema, and especially mainstream music. Music that was overproduced, compressed, shotgun … [Read more...] about ‘The Lost Boys’ Bite Back: Vinyl OST Reissued
New Music Fridays – 25th September 2020
The end of September sees a bunch of fantastic new releases from both well-established acts and up-and-coming bands. As you well know, New Music Fridays focuses on the latter, so wrap your ears around this week's choices featuring dirty rock blues, summery lofi, and 80s influenced indie. Click the pics for a listen. The Mammoths - Livin’ In Being the final single from … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 25th September 2020
The Song Sommelier: A Taste Of Vinyl Through Playlisting
We speak to Keith Jopling of music project The Song Sommelier whose aim is to combine playlists and artwork amidst a vinyl mentality in a bid to find out the stories behind records. Spotify and other music streaming sites have taken over the world of music. Offering an almost endless amount of tracks at your fingertips, it really has changed the way many of us consume songs. … [Read more...] about The Song Sommelier: A Taste Of Vinyl Through Playlisting