Brighton-formed alt-rock band Blood Red Shoes bring in the new year with a new album, and a brand-new sound to match. Laura Mary-Carter and Steven Ansell have spent seventeen years making music together. As the pandemic was redefining the world, they decided to redefine their image—their sixth album, GHOSTS ON TAPE, marks their darkest, most off-kilter release since Blood … [Read more...] about Blood Red Shoes: GHOSTS ON TAPE
Spin the Black Circle: A Tale of a Vinyl Lockdown Meltdown
Vinyl Chapters writer Matthew Wand bravely takes us through his struggles during lockdown and how he came to rely on vinyl to keep him going. The last two years have been a turbulent and uncertain time for the whole world. The COVID-19 pandemic has surged over the globe in numerous waves causing chaos, loss of life, political wrangling and the birth of unbelievable … [Read more...] about Spin the Black Circle: A Tale of a Vinyl Lockdown Meltdown
Spector: Now Or Whenever – Review
Spector mark their eagerly anticipated return with another strong release, revitalising their trademark sound with some standout tracks. It’s some surprise that it has been six years since Spector’s last studio album, especially after the success of Enjoy It While It Lasts and Moth Boys. Now Or Whenever is well worth the wait though. Fred Macpherson’s smooth vocals, matched … [Read more...] about Spector: Now Or Whenever – Review
New Music Fridays – 7th January 2022
Welcome to the first New Music Fridays of 2022! We've got some right corkers to start the year off from synthy 80s vibes to 90s indie to tailored funky sounds. As always, click the pics for a listen. Elephant Castle - Quicksand With a wonderfully retro indie-pop sound that is subtle yet playful, Quicksand is pushed forward by a walking bassline and tight drums that … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 7th January 2022
The Weeknd: Dawn FM – Album Review
The Weeknd’s new, fifth studio album Dawn FM, is not only a staggeringly beautiful continuation of After Hours, but a genius album in its own right. Only a few artists can pull off a memorable era quite like The Weeknd does. Whether you like his music or not, it’s undeniable just how much effort and personality he injects into everything that he does, forcing us to pay … [Read more...] about The Weeknd: Dawn FM – Album Review
Twin Atlantic: Transparency – Review
Sam McTrusty and Ross McNae take listeners on a lyrical rollercoaster with their latest full-length release, Transparency. After a decade and a half together—a period which has seen them release five full-length albums and a smorgasbord of singles and EPs—Glaswegian alt-rock band Twin Atlantic decided to take a long, hard look at themselves. (All two of themselves that are … [Read more...] about Twin Atlantic: Transparency – Review