Crude comparisons between Grime and Punk are not uncommon, but PENGSHUi illustrate through their music that they understand the nuances and similarities that are shared between these two genres. Covering themes of politics, trauma and personal growth, Destroy Yourself is a complex and rich release: both musically and lyrically. The group uses their unique mixture of … [Read more...] about PENGSHUi: Destroy Yourself – Review
Thyla: Thyla – Review
Indie rock trio Thyla emerge as one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands with the release of their self-titled debut album. After the success of their first two EP’s and the growing support from media outlets in the UK and across the Atlantic, it was a tragedy that the Brighton based band’s plans ground to a halt after pandemic woes and lockdown setbacks, but as … [Read more...] about Thyla: Thyla – Review
Anaïs Mitchell: Anaïs Mitchell – Review
With eight full-length albums now under her belt, you’d think that Anaïs Mitchell would show signs of slowing down. Gratefully, that’s not the case. Okay, so I may be a little bit late to the Anaïs Mitchell party. And when I mean “a little late”, I mean I didn’t actually discover her music until 2021 thanks to her three features on Big Red Machine’s album How Long Do … [Read more...] about Anaïs Mitchell: Anaïs Mitchell – Review
New Music Fridays – 28th January 2022
Welcome to the last January edition of NMF for 2022! How fast has this month gone? Luckily, it's brought with it some great music, including this week's rabble of finely curated tunes. As always, click the pics below for a listen! Alice SK - Run Away Alice SK heads towards 90s nostalgia in the soulful and distant track, Run Away. With influences including greats such … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 28th January 2022
YoungBoy Never Broke Again: Colors – Review
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has returned with even more new music, releasing the deluxe edition of his mixtape Colors; adding five new tracks to the already fifteen track-long release. Currently on house arrest after being released from jail in October, YoungBoy NBA is keen to keep writing music and put across his pain and emotions in every track on Colors. As with his … [Read more...] about YoungBoy Never Broke Again: Colors – Review
AURORA: The Gods We Can Touch – Review
AURORA’s ethereal voice speaks on very human matters in her third album, The Gods We Can Touch. The cover art for AURORA’s third full-length studio album features a prismatic series of figures—a line of many AURORAs. A pioneer of avant-garde art pop, Norwegian singer, songwriter and performer Aurora Aksnes has shown many sides of herself to the public over the past few … [Read more...] about AURORA: The Gods We Can Touch – Review