George Gritzbach shows off his love and knowledge of blues in the ever-evolving album, Full Circle. Blues-based songwriter George Gritzback is really showing off his talent with his sixth studio release. Not content to just stick to one bluesy sound, Gritzback ties in other blues sub-genres amongst flourishes of originality through album Full Circle, keeping the listener on … [Read more...] about George Gritzbach: Full Circle – Review
Barenaked Ladies: Detour de Force – Review
Barenaked Ladies have bestowed upon us their latest record Detour de Force – and boy does it give the listener a lot to think about. Described as ‘a testament to time well-spent’, Barenaked Ladies’ new album Detour de Force certainly lives up to this statement. Musically diverse and lyrically masterful, this record succeeds in covering a real range of emotions. “This record … [Read more...] about Barenaked Ladies: Detour de Force – Review
Gang Of Youths: total serene – EP Review
Gang of Youths release surprise 3-track EP total serene, showcasing a subtle update to their all-encompassing sound. Gang of Youths are one of those bands that can just bring a smile to your face. With the excellent Go Farther in Lightness released which seems like an eternity ago back in 2017, fans have been gagging for a new full-length, and finally we could be on the … [Read more...] about Gang Of Youths: total serene – EP Review
New Music Fridays – 16th July 2021
Mid-July brings a plethora of beautiful music with it and below we've highlighted four tracks we discovered this week. From soulful guitar pop to deftly performed indie to lofi London rap, each track this week has its own unique and addictive flavour. As always, click on the pics for a listen. Hana Vu - Maker With a melodic, guitar pop-driven underbelly, Hana Vu’s … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 16th July 2021
Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble: Na Zala Zala – Review
Rey Sapienz collaborates with Papalas Palata and Fresh Dougis culminating in the debut album Na Zala Zala for their collective The Congo Techno Ensemble. The trio’s aim was to use their artistry to express the past, present and future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, drawing on Sapienz’s experiences of the Second Congo War. Rey Sapienz’s work has been described as … [Read more...] about Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble: Na Zala Zala – Review
High Fidelity: Series Soundtrack Review
We take in the vinyl soundtrack release for the 10-part series reimagining of Nick Hornby’s book, High Fidelity. There are not many fictional books or movies based around vinyl, but if you’re a fan of the format then it’s likely you’ve read Nick Hornby’s novel, High Fidelity. First published in 1995, the book follows Rob Fleming - a mid-thirties man who owns a record shop in … [Read more...] about High Fidelity: Series Soundtrack Review