I love the theatrical epic sweeping albums of The Who, so on hearing that this latest offering from former Lemon Jelly producer, Fred Deakin was being released already had me intrigued. The Lasters draws its influence from concept albums such as The Who’s Quadrophenia and Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds. This album is Deakin’s first big recording since performing … [Read more...] about Fred Deakin: The Lasters – Review
Joni Mitchell 2007 album ‘Shine’ to be released on Vinyl for first time
Joni Mitchell is set to release her acclaimed 2007 record, Shine on the vinyl format for the very first time. The release is set to be available from April 2020 via record label, Craft Recordings. The best-selling 2007 album will be released on black, 180-gram vinyl, but it’s as yet unclear if there will be any additional sleeve notes, photography or special edition … [Read more...] about Joni Mitchell 2007 album ‘Shine’ to be released on Vinyl for first time
Brainsqueezed: Scarred – Review
Brainsqueezed return with their second album, Scarred, managing to create strong, energetic music against slower, subtle soundscapes. French musical project Brainsqueezed are based in Australia, a nation that has really hit a home run with musical talent recently, seeing a throng of musicians and artists continuously entering the charts. The band will be hoping to enjoy … [Read more...] about Brainsqueezed: Scarred – Review
Kazuya Nagaya: Dream Interpretation – Review
Master of ambience and soundscape Kazuya Nagaya creates a consciousness workout that washes away your cares on new record Dream Interpretation. Japanese percussionist, writer, and ambient music creator Kazuya Nagaya really knows how to manipulate and mould minds. Spending half his weeks teaching in Tokyo, and the other half composing and writing at his home in the Japanese … [Read more...] about Kazuya Nagaya: Dream Interpretation – Review
Breaking Benjamin: Aurora – Review
Breaking Benjamin return with their dark angsty sound which has been replicated and perfectly executed in their latest record, Aurora. Focusing heavily on mental health, the overall message of not giving up is inspiring and necessary for many listeners. Angels Fall and Dance With The Devil are both tracks which use religious concepts as metaphors for the deteriorating state … [Read more...] about Breaking Benjamin: Aurora – Review
Storie Grubb: The Void Struggle – Review
Storie Grubb releases an eclectic and always interesting record in The Void Struggle, able to call on a plethora of ideas to bring the album alive. Storie Grubb really doesn’t like to sit still. In 2019 he took on the mammoth task of releasing an album each month, all self-produced bedroom albums. The amount of genres the artist calls on to influence his music is … [Read more...] about Storie Grubb: The Void Struggle – Review