I know February is short, but how is it almost the end of the month already?! Well, we're signing off in style with four fantastic tracks to bring you into the weekend that are bound to be stuck on repeat. As always, click the pics for a listen. little luna - under the wave Written about how she feels in meditation, under the wave by little luna is a release of … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 25th February 2022
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Vinyl in the Digital Age: 4 Factors That Make Vinyl Records Stand Out
In the age of digital albums and streaming, vinyl records have undoubtedly made a comeback. In 2021, vinyl album sales outsold CDs in the US for the first time in 30 years. Billboard reports that 38.8% of all album sales last year were in the vinyl format, accounting for over 50% of all physical album sales and recording a growth of 51.4% from 2020. Some of the … [Read more...] about Vinyl in the Digital Age: 4 Factors That Make Vinyl Records Stand Out
Damon Albarn: Live at the Barbican – Review
Damon Albarn reminds us that powerful performances are still all about the music – not the bells and whistles. In the past year, I’ve seen Damon Albarn play four times and no two shows are alike. There’s no denying he’s a born performer and has a presence that captivates the room; be it bouncing around the stage with the likes of De La Soul and EARTHGANG in trackies, or … [Read more...] about Damon Albarn: Live at the Barbican – Review
New Music Fridays – 18th February 2022
We've got some corkers on you this week in New Music Fridays. From bluesy rock to chilled-out psychedelia to fuzzy guitar riffs, each track strikes right into your soul. As always, click the pics for a listen. GOON - Fruiting Body Inspired by a long walk on a rainy day along the LA river, Fruiting Body caresses the soul like a gentle summer stroll. As blooming … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 18th February 2022
New Music Fridays – 11th February 2022
Welcome all to the weekend! As you sign off on your computers and lay down your tools, take a moment to check out the tunes below and give some up-and-coming artists some support! As always, click the pics for a listen! Melanie MacLaren - Deep Dark Sleep Touted as a haunting, meditative modern folk song, Deep Dark Sleep is a hypnotic, ambient masterclass. MacLaren’s … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 11th February 2022
New Music Fridays – 4th February 2022
Welcome to February, music fans! There are a lot of good albums scheduled to be released this month, so why not whet your appetite by taking in some of our favourite tracks we've stumbled across this week? As always, click the pics for a listen. Alix Page - True + Honest SoCal native Alix page invites us into her inclusive, storytelling world in the beautiful True + … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 4th February 2022