Lightning Hunter releases an orchestral and alt-rock hybrid in Beyond Beyond, drawing strength from subtle tones and thoughtful compositions. It’s always interesting when new genres that you wouldn’t necessarily think would fit together are infused. Beyond Beyond by Lightning Hunter, aka Charles Scandura uses multi-instrument orchestrations and heavy guitar and drum-driven … [Read more...] about Lightning Hunter: Beyond Beyond – Review
FKA twigs: MAGDALENE – Review
FKA twigs lets it all out on the plucky, odd and undoubtedly frank long-awaited album MAGDELENE, released through Young Turks. As a rightly heralded, young female musical oddity, FKA twigs had plenty of intrigue from media quarters about her movements and motivations at the time of releasing her 2014 album LP1. Then in 2017, an already fascinated public became aware of her … [Read more...] about FKA twigs: MAGDALENE – Review
Galapaghost: A Planet Without An Atmosphere
Galapaghost returns with new EP A Planet Without An Atmosphere, as the artist opens up about his recent turmoils amidst heavy-set synths and structures. The man behind Galapaghost, Casey Chandler, has had a tough time recently. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer, then a few weeks later his Dad died from an accident with a car. His wife also miscarried. For many people, … [Read more...] about Galapaghost: A Planet Without An Atmosphere
The Script: Sunsets and Full Moons – Review
The Script release new album Sunsets and Full Moons featuring their usual ballads and rock-pop tracks to satisfy fans, but also something a little extra. With The Script releasing their first record in 2008 and establishing their fixed sound for their loyal fanbase, it becomes a question of whether they can deliver a new sounding album. Will The Script generate the same … [Read more...] about The Script: Sunsets and Full Moons – Review
Civil Villains: Snake Oil – Review
Civil Villains make their creative vision a reality on their attention-grabbing and melodically creative debut EP, Snake Oil. Civil Villains started out as simply a creative outlet, considering themselves three friends just having a good time. James King (Vocals and Guitar), Toby Warren (Drums), and Mark Hudson (Bass) have known each other since childhood, then went a long … [Read more...] about Civil Villains: Snake Oil – Review
New Music Fridays – 8th November 2019
Happy Friday! This week’s 4 tracks sort the wheat from the chaff in terms of catchy rhythms, settled melodies and just generally well-written songs. From brash blues to passionate soul, each track manages to stand out on its own merits and bring something new to the party. As always, ‘click the pics’ to listen. Ruby Gilbert - Slave With robust guitar riffs and … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 8th November 2019