Welcome to the last January edition of NMF for 2022! How fast has this month gone? Luckily, it's brought with it some great music, including this week's rabble of finely curated tunes. As always, click the pics below for a listen! Alice SK - Run Away Alice SK heads towards 90s nostalgia in the soulful and distant track, Run Away. With influences including greats such … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 28th January 2022
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New Music Fridays – 21st January 2022
The weekend is almost here! This means it's time to sit back and relax with a new edition of New Music Fridays. From disco to electronica to indie to folk, we have you covered. As always, click the pics for a listen. Nadia Kamrath - For Lucy With dreamy guitar hooks, catchy melodies and intimate vocals, the playful sound of Nadia Kamrath’s For Lucy is a delight to … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 21st January 2022
Meat Loaf: Paradise Lost (By the Dashboard Light)
With the passing of singer, actor, and rock legend Meat Loaf, Vinyl Chapters writer Matt Wand looks back at the major influence the artist has had on his life. It's Friday 21 January 2022 and I woke this morning from a strange dream about Robert Paulsen from Fight Club (weird but true) to the news that Meat Loaf had died at the young age of 74. The man, also known as Marvin … [Read more...] about Meat Loaf: Paradise Lost (By the Dashboard Light)
New Music Fridays – 14th January 2022
I swear that January has never offered so much good music. I mean, check out the tracks below, they're all awesome. From 90s dance to Americana-infused flows to grungy rock, it's an eclectic mix but each has its own heart and soul. Click the pics for a listen! Norsko - Hoppy Felt Happy If you’re looking for a 90s dance-inspired sound with a 40s/50s vocal aesthetic, … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 14th January 2022
Spin the Black Circle: A Tale of a Vinyl Lockdown Meltdown
Vinyl Chapters writer Matthew Wand bravely takes us through his struggles during lockdown and how he came to rely on vinyl to keep him going. The last two years have been a turbulent and uncertain time for the whole world. The COVID-19 pandemic has surged over the globe in numerous waves causing chaos, loss of life, political wrangling and the birth of unbelievable … [Read more...] about Spin the Black Circle: A Tale of a Vinyl Lockdown Meltdown
New Music Fridays – 7th January 2022
Welcome to the first New Music Fridays of 2022! We've got some right corkers to start the year off from synthy 80s vibes to 90s indie to tailored funky sounds. As always, click the pics for a listen. Elephant Castle - Quicksand With a wonderfully retro indie-pop sound that is subtle yet playful, Quicksand is pushed forward by a walking bassline and tight drums that … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 7th January 2022