The end of the week is upon us once again, and Vinyl Chapters prescribes a heavy dose of great new music to begin your weekend! This week we have some indie-pop loveliness, 70s beat-driven hip-hop and 'make you think' folk. Each track shows that we should always trust in awesome new music. Click the links to listen. Bestfriend - Last Bus In The A.M. Brought together … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 24th July 2020
Taylor Swift: folklore – Album Review
Taylor Swift releases her surprise 8th Studio album folklore, changing pace with a settled indie-folk tone that highlights the singer's skills in songwriting. Taylor Swift has seemingly done the impossible; kept a new record completely secret and away from press and belligerent fans until the day before release. It’s a stark contrast to her usual huge promotional campaigns, … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift: folklore – Album Review
The Lotts: We Are The Lotts – EP Review
The Lotts bring us barebones rock ‘n’ roll with debut EP We Are The Lotts, which you’d be forgiven in thinking is from the days of seventies Detroit. With home recording now accessible and affordable to nearly anyone, it is understandably rare for a young band to choose an alternative route for a debut EP. Yet, Warrington based group The Lotts, have had the honour of … [Read more...] about The Lotts: We Are The Lotts – EP Review
Ronan Keating: Twenty Twenty – Review
Ronan Keating visits a variety of styles whilst bringing alongside a range of artists on new album Twenty Twenty. Titled as a celebration of his twenty years of success, Ronan takes us from country to slow piano ballads to fun, upbeat tracks. This collection of songs and reworked classics is a genius concoction ready to be unearthed. Whether you are a fan of Keating or not, … [Read more...] about Ronan Keating: Twenty Twenty – Review
Transparent mini turntable released for Record Store Day
Looking for something unique for the upcoming 'Record Store Day Drops' events? As many of you will know, RSD 2020 has been split into 3 events due to the global pandemic. To commemorate this, Crosley, in conjunction with Record Store Day, are releasing a very special, see-through turntable. This mini transparent Crosley record player is made of clear acrylic so all the … [Read more...] about Transparent mini turntable released for Record Store Day
Apache Rose Interview: Russia, Underground Music and the Future.
Ilya & Vladimir from Russian rock band Apache Rose chat with Victoria Pearson about their new single, the ecclectic Russian music scene, and their hopes for the band's future. Combining sounds ranging from British Invasion music of the 60s and alt-rock bands of the nineties and noughties, Russian-based Apache Rose are something of a pleasant oddity. With a growing … [Read more...] about Apache Rose Interview: Russia, Underground Music and the Future.