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
Mammal Hands: Captured Spirits – Review
Mammal Hands return, alongside producer George Atkins, to once more take us on a jazzy adventure on their fourth album, Captured Spirits. A group blending jazz, electronica, and classical music isn’t the first thing you’d think to burst out of Norwich. But that's exactly what trio Mammal Hands have been doing for three albums. Now, on their fourth album Captured Spirits, … [Read more...] about Mammal Hands: Captured Spirits – Review
New Music Fridays – 18th September 2020
Friday has arrived, which means it's the end of the working week and the day you treat yourself to 5 new tracks courtesy of New Music Fridays! This week we jump into some indie garage rock, lofi hip-hop and fuzzy, hazy indie-pop. As always click the links to a little listen. Limón Limón - Long Distance Based around long distance relationships falling apart, Long … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 18th September 2020