With many people stuck inside during the coronavirus lockdown, many have a bit more free time on their hands. For record fans, this could mean more time to listen to music, but this isn’t the only thing you can do with your vinyl. With this in mind, we’ve listed 7 things you can do with your records to help pass the time, keep you mentally strong and get you through this crazy … [Read more...] about 7 Things You Can Do With Your Vinyl During Lockdown
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New Music Fridays – 10th April 2020
With the majority of the world hunkered down inside, New Music Fridays is here once again to cheer you up and introduce you to some awesome new music. This week we have a mix of soul, indie, folk and pop to get your gnashers around. Click the pics to listen! Julian Taylor - The Ridge With a country soul and a folk heart, The Ridge by Julian Taylor saunters along on … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 10th April 2020
Bill Withers: An Enlightened Soul Singer
The news of Bill Withers’ death at the age of eighty-one hit me like a freight train last week; another musical legend departing this world whose singular excellence we’ve somehow taken for granted over the years. Casual listeners of this humble soul’s output will naturally gravitate towards the likes of Lovely Day, Lean On Me and Ain’t No Sunshine, FM radio staples … [Read more...] about Bill Withers: An Enlightened Soul Singer
New Music Fridays – 3rd April 2020
We're all about the serene and sultry this week as we take a look at the best dreamy, psychedelic soundscapes that have hit our inbox, perfect to chill out to if forced to stay indoors. As always, click the pic to take a listen! Bad Flamingo - Bad Apple The unique sound of Bad Flamingo really helps this band stand out, even with its stripped-back vibe and subtle … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 3rd April 2020
White Zombie: Astro Creep: 2000 Songs – Classic Albums
This month we look at the commercially and critically acclaimed Astro Creep: 2000 Songs of Love, Destruction And Other Synthetic Delusions of the Electric Head by White Zombie. The juggernaut of an LP turns 25 years old but ultimately proved to be the last for the industrial groove metal ‘B’ movie monsters. Formed in New York in 1985, White Zombie were originally a Noise … [Read more...] about White Zombie: Astro Creep: 2000 Songs – Classic Albums
New Music Fridays – 27th March 2020
We've got some really big hitters as part of this week's New Music Fridays. From stylised vocal tracks to raw indie pop and heavy guitars, this is all you need to make you forget about the world's troubles for a few minutes. As always click the pics to listen, enjoy, and repeat! somegirlnamedanna - hello i am Debut single hello i am is a track that introduces us to a … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 27th March 2020