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
New Music Fridays – 21st January 2022
The weekend is almost here! This means it's time to sit back and relax with a new edition of New Music Fridays. From disco to electronica to indie to folk, we have you covered. As always, click the pics for a listen. Nadia Kamrath - For Lucy With dreamy guitar hooks, catchy melodies and intimate vocals, the playful sound of Nadia Kamrath’s For Lucy is a delight to … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 21st January 2022
Palace: Shoals -Album Review
Palace take listeners on a mesmerising journey through a collection of atmospheric anthems in their latest album, Shoals. The London-based band’s third studio album reflects the fears and anxieties that were heightened during the pandemic with 12 powerful tracks that explore themes of the subconscious, dreams and existentialism. Coming after the success of their first … [Read more...] about Palace: Shoals -Album Review
Meat Loaf: Paradise Lost (By the Dashboard Light)
With the passing of singer, actor, and rock legend Meat Loaf, Vinyl Chapters writer Matt Wand looks back at the major influence the artist has had on his life. It's Friday 21 January 2022 and I woke this morning from a strange dream about Robert Paulsen from Fight Club (weird but true) to the news that Meat Loaf had died at the young age of 74. The man, also known as Marvin … [Read more...] about Meat Loaf: Paradise Lost (By the Dashboard Light)
The Lumineers: Brightside – Review
Although The Lumineers’ new album Brightside isn’t one of their best, it still paints a beautiful portrait. Almost all of us remember the first experience we had listening to one of our favorite bands. The first time I had ever heard any of The Lumineers’ music was when I was a teenager, hanging out with one of my best friends. We were in my room chatting for a good hour … [Read more...] about The Lumineers: Brightside – Review
FKA Twigs: CAPRISONGS – Review
FKA Twigs makes a welcome return to music with her debut mixtape CAPRISONGS, produced mostly over facetime with a wide range of collaborators. Using transcendental soundscapes and astrological imagery, this release is an introspective examination of the artist’s deepest vulnerabilities, as well as her most poignant moments of joy. As she puts it: “it’s my stubborn … [Read more...] about FKA Twigs: CAPRISONGS – Review