It's Friday, the sun is shining (hopefully where you are), and your ears are crying out for some new tunes. Well, we have just the thing for you! This week's artists have a distinctly punky, rocky vibe with loud brash guitars and attitudes to match but we've also thrown in some dreamy synth-pop for good measure. Check them out by clicking the pics! Ring Them Bells - … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 6th March 2020
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Turntable Cartridges Explained: How They Work
Turntable Cartridges are arguably one of the most important features of a record player. They include the point in which the needle makes direct contact with the record and relays that sound through your entire setup. This article aims to explain to you a little about what cartridges are, how they work, and the different types you can get out there on the … [Read more...] about Turntable Cartridges Explained: How They Work
New Music Fridays – 28th February 2020
New Music Fridays is back with a vengeance this week, offering up another warm slice of new music to get your taste buds salivating. Soul and indie are the mainstays this week, with four tantalising tracks piquing our interest from four very different artists. To check out the tracks 'click the pics' and let us know what you think! The Great Dictators - Play Dead … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 28th February 2020
Silverchair: The story of their rise to fame and debut album ‘Frogstomp’.
Matthew Wand takes a look back at the humble beginnings of post-grunge stalwarts Silverchair as we approach the 25th anniversary of their debut album, Frogstomp. In March of 1995, a three-piece post-grunge band emerged onto the world stage. Hailing from Newcastle, New South Wales in Australia, their debut album was Frogstomp. They were just fifteen years old, had a bunch of … [Read more...] about Silverchair: The story of their rise to fame and debut album ‘Frogstomp’.
New Music Fridays – 21st February 2020
This week's New Music Fridays is all about female singer-songwriters. From thumping disco beats to indie-folk homesickness to goth-pop dance, we have you covered. These tracks really hit home hard this week so take a listen and let us know what you think. As always, click the pics for a listen or two. Enjoy! Sarah P. - Athena Athena is a beat-driven, disco-inspired … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 21st February 2020
James Smith Interview: Soul Music, Stevie Wonder, and A Love of Vinyl.
Singer-songwriter James Smith, like many up and coming young artists these days, really likes his vinyl. For many artists, including James, it's a way to connect in a deeper way with music and really bring out another aspect in himself and his music away from digital culture. We spoke to the singer about his love of the format, as well as his deep admiration for Soul music and … [Read more...] about James Smith Interview: Soul Music, Stevie Wonder, and A Love of Vinyl.