Antipodean crate-diggers and baroque collagists The Avalanches harness the power of collaboration in conjuring 2020’s finest sunbeam psychedelia. Melbourne’s premier exponents of ‘plunderphonic pop’, The Avalanches, laboured for sixteen years to produce a sequel to their dazzling patchwork of samples, Since I Left You; when the equally blissful Wildflower finally arrived, … [Read more...] about The Avalanches: We Will Always Love You – Review
James Blake: Covers EP – Review
Meditative singer-songwriter and post-dubstep poster boy James Blake rounds off the year with a stripped-down EP of covers of classic songs, some of which were debuted during his Lockdown request sessions. James Blake has kept himself busy during this tumultuous year by taking requests from fans for cover versions of other artists’ material and performing them on social … [Read more...] about James Blake: Covers EP – Review
New Music Fridays – 11th December 2020
With December in full swing and people getting ready for a well-deserved Christmas break, what better way to unwind than listening to our New Music Fridays tracks? This week we take in some up and coming alt-pop artists as well as delving into gentle soundscapes, and also throwing in a little DIY punk for good measure. As always click the pics for a listen. Frankie Tillo - … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 11th December 2020
Bluetooth Record Players: Are They Worth It?
We look into the pros and cons of Bluetooth record players, how it all works, and give you a few choices if you’re in the market for one. Turntable setups have been the same for decades: the holy trinity of the turntable, amplifier, and speakers (and preamp if you’re being picky). This was all connected with wires to offer you high fidelity listening in the comfort of your … [Read more...] about Bluetooth Record Players: Are They Worth It?
Taylor Swift: evermore – Album Review
Taylor Swift surprises the world once again with 9th record, evermore, a ‘sister album’ to her well received folklore. 2020 may have been a tumultuous and anxious year for many, but one positive that has arrived out of the pandemic is the amount of creativity from the music industry. Lockdown albums, special releases, online gigs, and tailored tracks have kept us entertained … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift: evermore – Album Review
Other Lives: Sicily Sessions – Review
Other Lives have given us a snapshot of the initial workings of their previous album with Sicily Sessions. Making a decent album that consists entirely of demos always carries with it an element of risk. The final releases are already out and the early drafts may seem underwhelming in comparison. However, this is not the case for Sicily Sessions – a collection of tracks that … [Read more...] about Other Lives: Sicily Sessions – Review