Emotional, grungy sadness is the name of the game as Okami Three build enticing atmospheres on track, Blue. New York-based alternative indie rock trio Okami Three bring their grungy, psyche-rock sound out in fits and starts with track, Blue. With a sound that caters for both the melancholy and the hard-hitting feels, the band are self-described as “a contemporary culture … [Read more...] about Okami Three: Blue – Single Review
Tears for Fears: The Tipping Point – Review
Fear not, because the latest studio album from British pop-rock band Tears for Fears - The Tipping Point - is a wonderful comeback. When I was fifteen years old, I was absolutely obsessed with 80s music. My daily playlist essentially consisted of songs by Michael Jackson, A-Ha, Duran Duran, and, yes, Tears for Fears. Their second studio album, Songs from the Big Chair, … [Read more...] about Tears for Fears: The Tipping Point – Review
New Music Fridays – 25th February 2022
I know February is short, but how is it almost the end of the month already?! Well, we're signing off in style with four fantastic tracks to bring you into the weekend that are bound to be stuck on repeat. As always, click the pics for a listen. little luna - under the wave Written about how she feels in meditation, under the wave by little luna is a release of … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 25th February 2022
Vinyl in the Digital Age: 4 Factors That Make Vinyl Records Stand Out
In the age of digital albums and streaming, vinyl records have undoubtedly made a comeback. In 2021, vinyl album sales outsold CDs in the US for the first time in 30 years. Billboard reports that 38.8% of all album sales last year were in the vinyl format, accounting for over 50% of all physical album sales and recording a growth of 51.4% from 2020. Some of the … [Read more...] about Vinyl in the Digital Age: 4 Factors That Make Vinyl Records Stand Out
Damon Albarn: Live at the Barbican – Review
Damon Albarn reminds us that powerful performances are still all about the music – not the bells and whistles. In the past year, I’ve seen Damon Albarn play four times and no two shows are alike. There’s no denying he’s a born performer and has a presence that captivates the room; be it bouncing around the stage with the likes of De La Soul and EARTHGANG in trackies, or … [Read more...] about Damon Albarn: Live at the Barbican – Review
Katie Tupper: Towards The End – EP Review
Katie Tupper’s debut EP Towards The End is a breezy collection of five songs that intimately explore themes of heartache, charisma and charm in the same space. Taking the listener through a journey of every side of love, Tupper effortlessly stitches together the vulnerable and carefree side by side. Running through the entire release is a strong sense of … [Read more...] about Katie Tupper: Towards The End – EP Review