Archie Shepp, the 82-year-old jazz icon, shines on an edifying, fluid and thrilling maelstrom of jagged jazz and booming hip-hop that transcends the dilution, novelty value and timidity of crossover records. Ever since emerging in the turbulent 1960’s as a consummate free jazz trailblazer, passionate educator, ‘New Thing’ progenitor and guiding light of Afro-centric black … [Read more...] about Archie Shepp, Damu The Fudgemunk and Raw Poetic: Ocean Bridges – Review
Mt. Joy: Rearrange Us – Album Review
Mt. Joy have created a harmonious sound, suitable for all scenarios via their brand new album Rearrange Us. It is a record that oozes relaxation and positivity and has the ability to fill any room, even during these strange times of isolation and lockdown. Whether you’re taking a long walk to get some air, writing something new, creating a masterpiece or simply chilling in … [Read more...] about Mt. Joy: Rearrange Us – Album Review
Vistas: Everything Changes In The End – Review
Vistas create the perfect indie-summer anthems on new album Everything Changes In The End, but have nowhere to play them. It’s a strange world at the moment, but indie revellers Vistas are here to remind us that upbeat indie and summer vibes can still be enjoyed at home with new album Everything Changes In The End. Although this will only be for some; it all depends whether … [Read more...] about Vistas: Everything Changes In The End – Review
New Music Fridays – 29th May 2020
How is it nearly the end of May already?! We'd be gearing up for festivals if this was a normal year, but, of course, it's not. That doesn't mean you can't dance around to our four new summery bangers below, however. This week sees a focus on pop-laden loveliness, funky beats and a bit of folky Americana thrown in for good measure. As always, click the pics to have a … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 29th May 2020
Woods: Strange To Explain – Review
Woods, Brooklyn’s campfire psych-folkies, resurface with a creamy, evocative and sleek slice of dream-pop psychedelia which marries inviting and pretty melodies to philosophical lyrical content. Woods, the New York folk-rockers led by Jeremy Earl and Jarvis Taveniere, have quietly cultivated an enviable canon of warm, dreamy psych-folk-pop over the past decade or so. Now … [Read more...] about Woods: Strange To Explain – Review
Metallica Release Limited Edition Vinyl And ‘Blackened’ Whiskey Box Set
Metallica release a special edition box set of their 'Blackened' whiskey, aged by the band's music and featuring two vinyl picture discs. For fans of Metallica (and alcohol), you may have already heard about their 'Blackened' whiskey. The whiskey is a collaboration between Metallica (mainly drummer Lars Ulrich) and Rob Dietrich who acts as Master Distiller and blender for … [Read more...] about Metallica Release Limited Edition Vinyl And ‘Blackened’ Whiskey Box Set