South London-based label Plum Cuts release inaugural single Remedies from Premium Leisure, with big plans for a vinyl future. Founded by Oli Barton-Wood, this new up and coming label is definitely one to watch out for. With producing and writing credits and work on live sessions from the likes of Kojey Radical and Black Midi, Barton-Wood felt there was music he needed to get … [Read more...] about New label Plum Cuts to release unique vinyl EPs
Shawna Virago: Heaven Sent Delinquent (Electric Single Mix) – Single Review
Transgender music pioneer Shawna Virago adds a new coat of paint to track Heaven Sent Delinquent, adding electric guitar to accompany the uplifting lyrics. What makes an artist strong is being able to look back on previous work with new ears and be brave enough to make changes. It might be a change in circumstance that has made them hear the track in a different way or … [Read more...] about Shawna Virago: Heaven Sent Delinquent (Electric Single Mix) – Single Review
Public Enemy: What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? – Review
Craving strong, politically-oriented hip-hop that reflects the times we are living in with a respectful nod to the past? Public Enemy delivers this and then some on latest album What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? Returning to Def Jam with Chuck D at the helm, political messages and contemporary reflection are embedded into the fabric of the entire album. With a … [Read more...] about Public Enemy: What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? – Review
IDLES: Ultra Mono – Album Review
IDLES make their highly anticipated return with new album Ultra Mono, still hell-bent on shaking things up amongst raucous energy and big ideologies. IDLES really did really spring from nowhere with 2017s debut album Brutalism, and what’s great about them is they've worked extremely hard to get where they are. Just as with bands like The Libertines, IDLES’ fans feel like … [Read more...] about IDLES: Ultra Mono – Album Review
ShitKid: 20/20 ShitKid – Album Review
After much anticipation and pushed back deadlines, Swedish star ShitKid, (otherwise known by her family and friends as Asa), has released her new album 20/20 ShitKid. Keeping her fans on the edge of their seats, these 8 tracks are full of Indie Punk goodness. Kicking the album off with 885 (Navy), the distorted guitar intro is something that is completely different … [Read more...] about ShitKid: 20/20 ShitKid – Album Review
Alicia Keys: ALICIA – Album Review
Alicia Keys delivers gorgeous vocals through some stranger - and certainly more comprehensive - sounds than she’s tried before in her new album, ALICIA. “I’m grateful to share all the different sides of me with you”, the singer said to her fans through a recent Instagram post. Releasing it in the wake of her recent memoir, the lengthy 15-track album is by far the most … [Read more...] about Alicia Keys: ALICIA – Album Review