Natalie Evans’ beautifully hypnotic debut EP, Houses, finally comes to vinyl and is packed full of extras. With the vinyl revival in 2013 being nowhere near where it is now, we inevitably have missed out on a multitude of spectacular releases which seemingly would never be pressed onto wax. Now, thanks to label Small Pond records, Kent singer-songwriter Natalie Evans’ is set to … [Read more...] about Natalie Evans: Houses – EP Review
The Rocket Summer: Sweet Shivers – Review
To record a seventh studio album, The Rocket Summer took to the wilderness. Following a period of life instability, multi-instrumentalist Bryce Avary, the musical polyglot behind The Rocket Summer, relocated from LA to a small cabin in Texas, with instruments and microphones. The result is Sweet Shivers, a mixed bag of an album that seems to be stuck halfway between the city … [Read more...] about The Rocket Summer: Sweet Shivers – Review
New Music Fridays – August 9th 2019
Friday is back, and so is New Music Fridays! This week's quartet of artists sees an eclectic mix of styles and genres grace our presence, each with their own identities that come across strongly in the music. LA is representing 50% of the bands this week which just goes to show the strong music scene that the City of Angels has at the moment amidst a great crop of up and coming … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – August 9th 2019
The Regrettes: How Do You Love? – Review
The Regrettes hit the senses like a sexy slice of American pumpkin pie. It is an amazement to discover that the husky, worldly voice of front-woman Lydia Night belongs to an 18-year-old. The gravitas of this young woman and the maturity of her voice defies her age. This level of accomplishment at such a young age is dangerously seductive and will surely lead Lydia Night to … [Read more...] about The Regrettes: How Do You Love? – Review
Pétra: Aunis – Review
Pétra release their debut album Aunis amidst sonic landscapes and skillfully realised sounds that manage to dive into your subconscious and never let go. Pétra’s debut release, Aunis, announces its arrival with the treacly, ‘Stranger Things’-like synth arpeggios and post-industrial static of the title cut. It’s an eerie musical soundscape laden with an ominous, otherworldly … [Read more...] about Pétra: Aunis – Review
Record Storage: 7 Tips To Keep Your Vinyl In Great Condition
Record storage is important to consider if you want your records to have a long and healthy life. It’s all well and good cleaning your vinyl and making sure it’s dust-free, but this is only part of the process. What many forget is that improper storage of records can be detrimental to the lifespan of your vinyl. We aim to remedy this by bringing you our top 7 tips for record … [Read more...] about Record Storage: 7 Tips To Keep Your Vinyl In Great Condition