Rob Alexander wears his heart on his sleeve on new record Being Myself, playing on an 80s pop-rock sound and country-laden lyrics. South Florida-based pop/rock musician Rob Alexander is one of those artists that will put anything he feels directly into the music he creates. This is admirable and can help musicians to focus their mind and concentrate on subjects and sounds … [Read more...] about Rob Alexander: Being Myself – Review
Emily Jane White: Immanent Fire – Review
Emily Jane White holds a mirror to our face with her latest release Immanent Fire, a dark reflection of our destruction of Earth that is a pleasant stare into the abyss. Coming from a state riddled with wildfires in recent years, it is fitting that Californian folk musician Emily Jane White’s new album is titled Immanent Fire. Co-produced by Anton Patzner, Emily’s sixth … [Read more...] about Emily Jane White: Immanent Fire – Review
Tindersticks: No Treasure But Hope – Review
Tindersticks, the rainy-day poets of aching melancholy, return with a record of subdued, stripped-back elegance that delivers emotional intensity in spades. As the russets and crisp temperature of autumn segue into the darker hues of a wintry chill, there seems no better time to welcome a new release by that most misunderstood and bafflingly peripheral of arty chamber-pop … [Read more...] about Tindersticks: No Treasure But Hope – Review
Saytr Play: Honest Man – Single Review
Saytr Play has critics raving about their exciting live shows in 2017. They combine rock and roll, garage-rock and indie to create their unique style, and have had multiple sold-out headline shows in Manchester, and wildly successful tours of the UK. They are a very hot band to catch live and the antics and showmanship of their frontman, Fred Farrell, has thrilled audiences … [Read more...] about Saytr Play: Honest Man – Single Review
New Music Fridays – 22nd November 2019
Here we are once again on Friday, offering up to you lovely Vinyl Chapters readers the chance to listen to our top four tracks of the week. These up and coming artists really know how to write a catchy tune, with the tracks showing off some great songwriting skills and an ear for melody. As always, 'click the pics' to listen. The Ballroom Thieves - Unlovely (feat. … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 22nd November 2019
Coldplay: Everyday Life – Review
Coldplay return with new album Everyday Life, a perfectly balanced and impressively adaptable record that seeks to evolve with each listen. It’s always interesting when a new Coldplay album released. Some people expect the stadium-filling anthems and radio-friendly singles for what the band are renowned for, but each record usually has some kind of subtle transformation or … [Read more...] about Coldplay: Everyday Life – Review