Mike Skinner returns with The Streets new record, featuring a handful of collaborations and flecks of originality to remind us just why we loved the project in the first place. Mike Skinner is unquestionably a pioneering figure in British music and his latest mixtape None of us are getting out of this life alive joins The Streets’ extensive back catalogue that spans more … [Read more...] about The Streets: None Of Us Are Getting Out Of This Life Alive – Review
Greg Foat: Symphonie Pacifique – Review
British pianist, composer and keyboardist Greg Foat assembles a richly rewarding, subtly constructed and sterling musical hybrid from a conveyor belt of cosmic, modal and pastoral influences; Symphonie Pacifique is a lush and forward-thinking release that will appeal to open ears from beyond the world of jazz. The Isle of Wight-born, London-based jazz musician Greg Foat has … [Read more...] about Greg Foat: Symphonie Pacifique – Review
Ego Ella May: Honey For Wounds – Review
Honey For Wounds, the latest release from Ego Ella May, is an intriguing and thoughtful combination of Jazz, R&B and Neo-Soul. Released via John Boyega’s UpperRoom Records, Ego Ella May describes Honey For Wounds as “music to heal to”. This is a fantastic concept for an album and it's great to feel the positivity in the statement. While certain tracks do have a political … [Read more...] about Ego Ella May: Honey For Wounds – Review
New Music Fridays – 10th July 2020
July has been great for new music. I think it may be something to do with the easing of lockdown in certain places bringing out the best in artists raring to get back to normality. This week, we take a listen to some awesome tracks ranging from funky nu-disco, political folk-pop and haunting bluesy beats. As always, click the pics for a listen! Pink Flamingo Rhythm Revue - … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 10th July 2020
James Blake: Are You Even Real? – Single Review
Sadcore singer-songwriter James Blake shares the string swells of Are You Even Real?, another one-off single following last year’s Assume Form album. The English producer James Blake has returned to satiate the desires of devotees of his swooning machine soul by unveiling a brand new song today. The Are You Even Real? single is a delicious ballad co-written by industry … [Read more...] about James Blake: Are You Even Real? – Single Review
Vinyl-sized The Rolling Stones Jigsaw Puzzles To Be Released
Fancy a break from vinyl? I know, me neither. But how about something you can do while listening to your records? Zee productions are releasing four classic Rolling Stones album covers in the form of jigsaw puzzles to help you pass the time. The records that have been turned into puzzle-form are Exile on Mainstreet, Emotional Rescue, It’s Only Rock N Roll, and Some … [Read more...] about Vinyl-sized The Rolling Stones Jigsaw Puzzles To Be Released