With just six songs at his disposal, Louis Dunford has created a truly staggering EP with plenty of deep-cutting things to say. Before I went ahead to click play on Louis Dunford’s new EP The Popham, I had absolutely no idea who he was. The name sort of sounded familiar so I went ahead to check what else he had done that I may be familiar with, only to discover that I … [Read more...] about Louis Dunford: The Popham – Review
Swansgate: Becoming Someone – Review
Swansgate release a swathe of psychedelic pop loveliness that builds its strength through other genres. Psychedelic pop band Swansgate are a lot more than they’re letting on with that description. With an underbelly of psychedelic guitars, bass, and drums, the trio manage to envelop different genres into the fold seamlessly and skillfully. Becoming Someone is a band … [Read more...] about Swansgate: Becoming Someone – Review
New Music Fridays – 1st April 2022
We really have some corkers for this week's NMF, and that's no April fool! Indie, pop, folk and rock are the essence of the track below with each standing out on their own merits. As always, click the pics for a listen. Colyn Cameron - Fault Lines With a gentle and warm flow, Fault Lines by Vancouver-based artist Colyn Cameron is a beautiful listen. Expressing his … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 1st April 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Unlimited Love – Review
It’s been a little over two years since the Red Hot Chili Peppers simultaneously announced the departure of Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and the return of the virtuoso guitarist synonymous with the band, John Frusciante. I, like many others, was filled with pure joy to hear John was returning to the LA Funksters for his third stint with the band. Don’t get me wrong, the … [Read more...] about Red Hot Chili Peppers: Unlimited Love – Review
Lights: PEP – Album Review
Lights brings her light to the post-pandemic darkness with her new album, PEP. Five years after the release of her comic-book-based album Skin & Earth, Canadian alt-pop artist Lights returns with her fifth studio album, PEP. The 13-song album is also accompanied by another comic book instalment, entitled The Clinic, again written and illustrated entirely by the … [Read more...] about Lights: PEP – Album Review
Mental Fracture: Disaccord – Review
Mental Fracture create a tailored, progressive rock sound that jumps from idea to idea with Disaccord. Israeli purveyors of thought-provoking prog-rock unite on their new album, Disaccord. Featuring nine tracks of dizzying twists and turns, expert guitar work and a playful nature, the record’s high-minded lyrics build up the energetic ebbs and flows against passionate … [Read more...] about Mental Fracture: Disaccord – Review