It’s a question that gets asked a lot and, to be honest, there is no definitive answer. Both an original pressing and vinyl reissues have their disadvantages and advantages, and personal circumstances also play a huge part. Below we aim to dispel the myths, give some advice, and take you through a bit of history so you can decide what will be right for you when deciding to buy … [Read more...] about Original Pressing Vinyl or Reissue: Which Should You Buy?
Ivory Wave: Dream Nights EP – Review
It’s that weekend vibe in Brum on the new offering from Ivory Wave, the Dream Nights EP, as we're taken through the sound of youthful exuberance and experiences. In the log-jam of lad bands of the mid-noughties, there was little room, if we’re being honest, for much creative flair. Where Hard-Fi ruled, others tried to follow. None were particularly memorable. Ivory Wave are … [Read more...] about Ivory Wave: Dream Nights EP – Review
XI.ME.NA: Before You EP – Review
XI.ME.NA releases EP, Before You, calling upon her recent experiences and strong vocal capacities to create an original and interesting sound. New York/Venezuelan artist XI.ME.NA has never been one for the mundane or normal, and this comes through in her music. Often featuring a unique mix of vocal layers set against an electro-pop sound, the artist uses her distinct vocals … [Read more...] about XI.ME.NA: Before You EP – Review
Mick Jagger solo albums to be reissued on vinyl
Mick Jagger (of a little known band called The Rolling Stones...) is gearing up to release his four solo albums as reissues on 180-gram vinyl. The releases include She’s The Boss (1985), Primitive Cool (1987), Wandering Spirit (1993) and Goddess in the Doorway (2001). The records will be released through Universal Music Enterprises, having been cut at the world-renowned … [Read more...] about Mick Jagger solo albums to be reissued on vinyl
Dallas Acid: The Spiral Arm – Review
Dallas Acid produce a work of art that looks set to stand the test of time with the release of The Spiral Arm. Texas, a state that can have a stigma of being old fashioned and conservative, has an outlying city – Austin. With a slogan of ‘Keep Austin Weird’, Austin based synth-based trio Dallas Acid does just that. Producing music that is as far from pop as possible, inspired … [Read more...] about Dallas Acid: The Spiral Arm – Review
Eleine: All Shall Burn – Review
Eleine brings a huge and atmospheric sound to their latest release EP, All Shall Burn. In late 2011, vocalist Madeleine Liljestam began working on a symphonic metal project which fell into place about a year later. Guitarist/songwriter Rikard Ekberg joined Liljestam and Eleine was born. They released two singles in 2014, before unleashing their debut record, a self-titled … [Read more...] about Eleine: All Shall Burn – Review