The guitar confessionals of the Bostonian singer-songwriter Squirrel Flower pack an exquisite punch as she hits her stride with a beguiling collection of sombre and brooding mediations. Ella O’Connor Williams’ new album, I Was Born Swimming, under her Squirrel Flower moniker sets out its stall immediately on its first song, I-80, an opening salvo whose enticing lament … [Read more...] about Squirrel Flower: I Was Born Swimming – Review
Vinyl Production Threatened By Devastating Factory Fire
A fire at the Apollo Masters manufacturing plant and storage facility on Thursday 6th Feb 2020 destroyed what was one of two worldwide lacquer producing factories. This potentially leaves the future production of vinyl records in a bit of a tight spot. The plant is located in Banning, California. No details of how the fire started have yet been released but it has been … [Read more...] about Vinyl Production Threatened By Devastating Factory Fire
Oh Wonder: No One Else Can Wear Your Crown – Review
Oh Wonder release their long-awaited, self-produced album, No One Else Can Wear Your Crown which shows off flawless vocal arrangements, strong messages of self-acceptance and empowerment within a sea of beautiful instrumental breaks. Fans all over the world are thanking Anthony West and Josephine Vander Gucht for sharing their talents and coming together to form, Oh Wonder. … [Read more...] about Oh Wonder: No One Else Can Wear Your Crown – Review
Kesha: High Road – Album Review
Kesha is an artist of contrasts. She's sensitive but fun, carefree yet vulnerable, and bratty. This new release is a follow up to her 2017 album, Rainbow, which was largely centred around her court battle with former collaborator prednisone usa Dr. Luke. Since then, stars such as Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have shown support for Kesha and she has been able to move … [Read more...] about Kesha: High Road – Album Review
New Music Fridays – 7th February 2020
As you all know by now, Friday at Vinyl Chapters HQ means an update of our Spotify playlist and the release of this week's New Music Fridays! We have an indie-laden vibe this week with a bit of retro-soul thrown in for good measure. Check out the tracks below by clicking on the pics. Enjoy! Crystal Cities - Could You Love Me Again Sydney based Dream-rockers Crystal … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 7th February 2020
5 Vinyl Only Labels You Should Check Out
Vinyl Chapters looks into the intriguing world of vinyl-only labels, picking 5 of the most interesting and discovering the types of music they release. On the face of things, vinyl-only record labels are a rare breed. This is until you really start digging down into it. You might think that vinyl-only labels are tiny independents, often for underground electronic and dance … [Read more...] about 5 Vinyl Only Labels You Should Check Out