From wistful singer-songwriters and haunted hip-hop to glacial electronica and strident jazz, Michael Sumsion gives you the low-down on his picks for the best albums to have emerged in 2019 so far. As we reach the final stretch of summer and autumn beckons, the time seems right to take stock and indulge in some sober contemplation about the year’s glut of musical riches. … [Read more...] about The Best Albums of 2019 So Far
Les Techno: Edge of the World – Single Review
Les Techno returns with new single Edge of the World, taking on a heady mix of post-punk sounds that drive forwards amongst reverb-laden vocals. Les Techno is not one to sit back and let anything go unsaid. New track Edge of the World is a testament to this, as he uses his skills in songwriting to create raucous and ready melodies that power the track forwards, leading to a … [Read more...] about Les Techno: Edge of the World – Single Review
Soundgarden: Louder Than Love – Classic Albums
September marks the 30th anniversary of Louder than Love, the major label debut of Seattle supremo’s Soundgarden. We take a look at the band in a transitional stage of their career and the album that bought the grunge heavyweights to the attention of the mainstream. Soundgarden formed in 1984 and were a huge part of the Seattle scene from its inception. They signed to Sub-pop … [Read more...] about Soundgarden: Louder Than Love – Classic Albums
Resurrection Fern: Savanna – Single Review
Resurrection Fern releases new single Savanna, focusing on gentle ebbs and flows that are perfectly accompanied by floaty vocals. Resurrection Fern could be said to be something of a trailblazer. At present, she is one of a handful of artists that have been successful by releasing music on streaming site Twitch. This takes her music beyond the smaller reach of local bars and … [Read more...] about Resurrection Fern: Savanna – Single Review
DZ Deathrays Interview: New music, life on the road and onstage streakers
We speak to Shane Parsons, frontman of DZ Deathrays, to discuss their latest album Positive Rising: Part 1, life on the road, and onstage streakers. Brisbane rockers, DZ Deathrays, continue to evolve with the release of Positive Rising: Part 1 (see our review here). Whilst we here at Vinyl Chapters eagerly await the release of Part 2, we were able to interrupt … [Read more...] about DZ Deathrays Interview: New music, life on the road and onstage streakers
The Futureheads: Powers – Review
Powers, the latest album from Futureheads, sees a return to their gritty approach to music, post-punk vibrations and crowd-pleasing energy choruses. The Futureheads are well known for honesty in their lyrics. Frontman Barry Hyde released an album which detailed his struggles with depression in 2016 and new record Powers is a collaboration, once again, with the rest of the … [Read more...] about The Futureheads: Powers – Review