The Kiwi singer-songwriter pushes the envelope further on her third album release, the slinky, shape-shifting Designer, an astute, mature and invigorating record which is both idiosyncratic and open-hearted. Ever since her 2014 self-titled debut, the gothic freak-folk artist Aldous Harding has stealthily cultivated a singular, left-field niche in the contemporary alt-pop … [Read more...] about Review: Aldous Harding – Designer
A Guide For Record Store Etiquette
Record stores are a home away from home for people who love music - vinyl-lovers, especially. For many, there’s nothing better than heading down to your local record store for an afternoon, flicking through the new additions, digging for a gem and giving that rare find a spin on the turntable. But, like anywhere filled with people with a passion, there are going to be certain … [Read more...] about A Guide For Record Store Etiquette
Review: Taylor Swift – ME!
With the warmer weather breaking out, music industry icon Taylor Swift has released her latest single ME!. It’s bright, summery and ready for that soaring sun. ME! is a showcase of the first collaboration between Swift and her fellow industry great, Brendon Urie. Known for being the lead singer of the treasured American rock band, Panic! At the Disco, Urie steps out with a … [Read more...] about Review: Taylor Swift – ME!
EP Review: Calvert – This Beautiful Life, Vol. 1
Calvert releases debut EP This Beautiful Life, Vol. 1 amidst beautiful pop tones, big choruses and a penchant for the positive. We all need a bit of positivity these days. Within just a few pages of turning a newspaper or browsing the net, it can feel as though the world is falling apart, and sometimes you want to just sit back, take a break from it all and listen to … [Read more...] about EP Review: Calvert – This Beautiful Life, Vol. 1
Review: Weyes Blood – Titanic Rising
The retro-futurist singer-songwriter Natalie Mering’s latest album is her most cohesive, accomplished and fully realised project to date. Natalie Mering has long been cited by tastemakers as one to watch; a gargantuan talent dabbling in bedroom freak-folk, lo-fi noise and swooning MOR whose ambition often exceeds her grasp. 2016’s well-received Front Row Seat to Earth … [Read more...] about Review: Weyes Blood – Titanic Rising
Review: Kinbrae – Landforms
Scottish duo Kinbrae takes us on an imagery-laden journey down the River Tay with new record Landforms. If you’re looking for a picturesque and beautifully painted view of Scotland's River Tay, then new record Landforms by Kinbrae is for you. Twins Andy and Mike Truscott release their second LP, by focusing on the essence and landscape of the vast river as their main … [Read more...] about Review: Kinbrae – Landforms