Was Matilda your favourite film growing up? Did you sing out each and every word when the musical appeared? Me too. And we have Tim Minchin to thank for that. King of Musical writing, Minchin has decided to step out of his comfort zone and release his first solo pop album. He may have sold out the Royal Albert Hall but can he sell out of his new record? Apart Together is an … [Read more...] about Tim Minchin: Apart Together – Review
New Music Fridays – 20th November 2020
Have you had a tough week? Then there's nothing better to bring you back from the brink than our picks for this week's New Music Fridays! From lo-fi loveliness to an eclectic mix of soul, pop, and R&B, these songs will have you back on track in no time. As always. click the pics for a listen. STIIR - Seasonal Love North London trio STIIR release new single … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 20th November 2020
Lucy Spraggan Interview: Choices, Working Out, and Empty Pockets
Lucy Spraggan chats to us about her next album, 'Choices', her physical transformation and the pressure of social media. Between getting divorced, getting sober and getting fit, it’s safe to say that Lucy has had quite a year. We spoke to her recently about her new outlook on life and how it has influenced her album, Choices, which is to be released next year. Since we … [Read more...] about Lucy Spraggan Interview: Choices, Working Out, and Empty Pockets
‘Vinyls for Good’ supports bars and restaurants hit by Covid.
In the US, a collaboration between Spanish beer company Mahou Beer and NYHed Studio in New York have set out to support local bars affected by the pandemic through vinyl releases. That’s right, you can now help out local bars and restaurants affected by the pandemic by buying vinyl! The initiative has been set up as a collab between beer giants, Mahou Beer, and NYHed … [Read more...] about ‘Vinyls for Good’ supports bars and restaurants hit by Covid.
Nick Campbell Destroys: Lo-Fi Bass Music For Quarantine – EP Review
Nick Campbell Destroys deconstructs three cover tracks amidst a lofi sound that rises and falls in unique ways. Some artists claim to be unique, but this really does describe Nick Campbell Destroys in the most perfect way. With a new LP put on hold due to the pandemic, instead of getting down about it, Nick Campbell retreated to his bedroom and recorded a short yet … [Read more...] about Nick Campbell Destroys: Lo-Fi Bass Music For Quarantine – EP Review
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Songs from the Kitchen Disco – Review
After Sophie Ellis-Bextor entertained the nation in lockdown 1 with her Instagram Live Kitchen Discos, she’s back in lockdown 2 with a collection of greatest hits and covers. It would be so easy at surface level to be cynical about this release as a money-spinning exercise, but a great deal of thought and care has gone into its curation with the lyrics gaining new … [Read more...] about Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Songs from the Kitchen Disco – Review