James Dean Bradfield creates a vivid eulogy of Chilean poet/activist Victor Jara amongst politicised instances and beautifully crafted soundscapes. James Dean Bradfield has created something special with his second solo effort, Even In Exile. When Patrick Jones - brother of Manics bassist Nicky Wire - came to Bradfield with a handful of poems based on different aspects of … [Read more...] about James Dean Bradfield: Even In Exile – Review
Otta: Songbook – EP Review
Finnish-British singer-songwriter Otta expands her musical palette with a new EP of homespun electro-pop, toying with genres whilst weaving together sharp song-writing and burbling electronics. Anna Ottridge aka Otta is a Finnish-British musician from South London whose promising debut EP of homespun pop, After It All Blew Over, courted positive notices in January of this … [Read more...] about Otta: Songbook – EP Review
Deep Purple: Whoosh! – Album Review
The modern music industry may be in a constant state of change and uncertainty, but the timeless charm of Whoosh!, the newest album by Deep Purple, is proof that great artists can withstand the test of time if they combine vintage with innovation. Whoosh!, Deep Purple’s 21st studio album, is a classic hard rock record with glimmers of psychedelia and a lot of fun. The strong … [Read more...] about Deep Purple: Whoosh! – Album Review
Glass Animals: Dreamland – Review
How do you deal with pain and all that comes with it? According to Glass Animals, “You go make an album and call it Dreamland”. It takes true artists to turn so much turmoil into something as beautiful as Dreamland: the third studio album by the psychedelic pop group. Although the release expresses their collective trauma resulting from drummer Joe Seaward’s near-fatal … [Read more...] about Glass Animals: Dreamland – Review
Georgie: At Home – Album Review
Georgie has released her surprise new album At Home and mixed with perfect summer vibes and Adele style tracks, it’s sure to be worth your time. One word that comes to mind when listening to Georgie’s record is easy-going. In the opening track Company, the acoustic guitar takes charge of the song and provides us with tablespoons of sweetness. Her laidback voice and … [Read more...] about Georgie: At Home – Album Review
New Music Fridays – 7th August 2020
Yay! August is here! A new month, a whole bunch of great new music to listen to. With lots to choose from this week we went for a mix of settled pop, indie rock and folk that seems to fit together nicely, with one artist making her second appearance on New Music Fridays. What a feat! As always click the pics to have a listen. BabyJake - Bread & Butter Settled guitar … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 7th August 2020