New Music Fridays carries on as normal in these crazy times. Music is a healer and with much of the world on lockdown, what better time to listen to music, old and new? Check out our new tracks of the week below and as always, click the pics to listen. Katie Toupin - Don’t Wanna Die Although the track is based around the artist’s last night out and being two and a … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 20th March 2020
The Evolution of Metal Music: Part One
The tale of Heavy Metal is a storied fable. Starting in 1970 with Black Sabbath, the new dark, heavy, loud and fast music was born. Through the seventies and early eighties, the genre grew in strength and popularity. Bands such as Motorhead, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest followed in Sabbath’s footsteps, even Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne stuck to his roots with his solo … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Metal Music: Part One
Circa Waves: Sad Happy – Review
An ambitious attempt to focus each side of an album entirely on an emotion is expertly delivered by Scouse indie rockers Circa Waves with their latest release, Sad Happy. Liverpool is most famous for birthing The Beatles, but through the years a multitude of other excellent musicians have come onto the scene (whether that be Echo & The Bunnymen, Frankie Goes to Hollywood … [Read more...] about Circa Waves: Sad Happy – Review
Morrissey: I Am Not A Dog On A Chain – Review
I Am Not A Dog On A Chain is the new album from Morrissey, his 13th solo studio album to date. This is an amazing achievement and one in the eye for all those who thought he could not possibly survive without The Smiths and Johnny Marr's iconic guitar. I have never been a fan of Morrissey's singing voice. So how can I be a Morrissey fan? Well, I am in many ways. I like his … [Read more...] about Morrissey: I Am Not A Dog On A Chain – Review
Revolver: An Argument For The Best Beatles Album
Reece Maggs takes us on an in-depth journey through his reasoning on placing The Beatles' Revolver as his number one choice from their back catalogue. If the man in the tall black hat should ask “What is the best Beatles album?” one would do well not to err or falter. Reasonable claims could be made for several records: The White Album (a kitschy, post-modern, cultural … [Read more...] about Revolver: An Argument For The Best Beatles Album
XOROS: XOROS – Album Review
The debut release from XOROS sees the duo dive headfirst into circular sonic soundscapes that bend and fold amongst layered textures and impressive ideas. XOROS is the brainchild of duo Will Ward and Jack Wyllie who have joined together to produce an ambient and thoughtful exploration of sounds in their self-titled record. With their expanse of knowledge from previous work … [Read more...] about XOROS: XOROS – Album Review