Walking Apollo discovers the lighter side of folk on the sunny and appealing, You’re My Pride and Joy, Etc. Walking Apollo is the brainchild of singer-songwriter and musician Buddy Taccolini. Being a new voice in the indie-folk scene, his new EP You’re My Pride and Joy, Etc, is the perfect intro to his open-hearted melodies and subtle arrangments, bought to life as … [Read more...] about Walking Apollo: You’re My Pride and Joy, Etc – EP Review
Khruangbin: Texas Moon – Review
Khruangbin glide into 2022 with an easy-listening evening-time EP Two years after the release of their upbeat, chilled-out EP Texas Sun, Texas-based trio Khruangbin return with its sequel, Texas Moon. The five-track EP sees the flourishing of a more funk-focused sound from a band whose genre has defied labelling in the past, having been categorised by critics as everything … [Read more...] about Khruangbin: Texas Moon – Review
New Music Fridays – 18th February 2022
We've got some corkers on you this week in New Music Fridays. From bluesy rock to chilled-out psychedelia to fuzzy guitar riffs, each track strikes right into your soul. As always, click the pics for a listen. GOON - Fruiting Body Inspired by a long walk on a rainy day along the LA river, Fruiting Body caresses the soul like a gentle summer stroll. As blooming … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 18th February 2022
Methyl Ethel: Are You Haunted? – Review
Methyl Ethel blend emotional themes with catchy synth-pop in their latest album, Are you Haunted? Australian outfit Methel Ethel are back with a surprise 4th album, the first release for Future Classic (Flume, SOPHIE). Brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Jake Webb, the record showcases the band’s unique style with nine compelling tracks. Their impressive soundscapes include … [Read more...] about Methyl Ethel: Are You Haunted? – Review
Sea Power: Everything Was Forever – Review
On their eighth studio album, British indie rock band Sea Power prove that they've still got it after all these years. You would think that after seven full-length studio albums that any artist would find it nearly impossible to come up with totally new and original songs to add to their discography. But British indie rock band Sea Power has done exactly that, and they’ve … [Read more...] about Sea Power: Everything Was Forever – Review
alt-J: The Dream – Album Review
Their most personal record to date, The Dream pens the pains, fears and complexities of modern-day life. Since they exploded onto the scene in 2012, alt-J have been known for their wonky, experimental sounds and lyrics that centre around dark, obscure post-modern pop-culture; the song Taro off their debut album is a nod to Spanish Civil War photographer, Gerda Taro, and … [Read more...] about alt-J: The Dream – Album Review