Khruangbin offer up their own Late Night Tales in a compilation showing off their wide range of influences and eclectic mix of sounds. Khruangbin are no strangers to the fantastic Late Night Tales compilations, in fact, it’s what introduced many of us to the band and gave them their first steps towards stardom. Featuring on Bonobo’s mix back in 2013, the trio gained a myriad … [Read more...] about Khruangbin: Late Night Tales – Review
The Vinyl Chapters Best Albums of 2020 – Writer’s Choices
Despite this crazy, covid-fuelled 2020, we’ve actually had a pretty damn decent year of music. In fact, you could even say that the pandemic has helped shape the face of music in 2020 with surprise lockdown albums, livestream gigs, and finding new and interesting ways to get music out to the masses without live venues and festivals. So, as the end of the year draws ever nearer, … [Read more...] about The Vinyl Chapters Best Albums of 2020 – Writer’s Choices
Katie Melua: Live At The Rivoli Ballroom – Review
In these turbulent times, Katie Melua treats us to a mesmerising performance over a livestream using the historic Rivoli Ballroom as her venue of choice. With her newest record, Album No.8, released in October of 2020 receiving high scores across the board, multi-platinum musician Katie Melua decided to finish off this torrid year with an online gig to say thank you to … [Read more...] about Katie Melua: Live At The Rivoli Ballroom – Review
Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams: Plastic Bouquet – Review
Two Canadians and a Kiwi summon joy from sad-eyed introspection on a rootsy and heartfelt Americana classic in the making with Plastic Bouquet. The advent of the internet has made our world smaller in a plethora of ways, most notably when it comes to the availability of, and access to, a dizzying range of music. It has also been a boon to the spirit of artistic … [Read more...] about Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams: Plastic Bouquet – Review
New Music Fridays – 18th December 2020
A week before Christmas, y’all! Have you got all your Christmas shopping sorted? If not, don't worry, and instead catch up with this week's picks for New Music Fridays! We have some settled Americana, lovely soulful vocals, and big ol' hard rock. Click the pics for a listen! Kenny Sharp - Renege With a sound he calls ‘Brown Liquor Music’, Kenny Sharp brings out the … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 18th December 2020
Cassia Interview: Touring, Chess Wars, and New Music
Cassia frontman Rob Ellis talks to us about what it's like being in a band during lockdown, living without the live scene, and what they have in store for 2021. Cassia are one of those bands that like to work hard. Undertaking long and emphatic touring duties before being locked down due to the pandemic, we find vocalist-guitarist Rob Ellis keen to talk to us about the … [Read more...] about Cassia Interview: Touring, Chess Wars, and New Music