Who are the exciting new artists you should be investigating or seeing live over the next twelve months? Here are Vinyl Chapters writer Michael Sumsion’s tips for the top in 2020… As a new decade is upon us, I’ve thrown down the gauntlet to anticipate the big breakthrough artists and bands of the coming twelve months. Which promising new faces are set to slip into the … [Read more...] about New Music 2020: The Best Releases for the Start of the Decade
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New Music Fridays – 10th January 2020
How was everyone's first week of the New Year back at work then?! If it was hard, then why not chill with four of our favourite new tracks of the week? From hip hop to chillout, lo-fi to funk, we have you covered. As always, click the pics to listen. Maffa Rico - Palm Tree Poison Taken from the upcoming LP Bohemian Blonde, Palm Tree Poison tells the story of a man … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 10th January 2020
Black Sabbath: Black Sabbath – Classic Albums
This February, the debut release by Black Sabbath turns half a century old. Vinyl Chapters looks back at one of the greatest paradigm shifts in rock history. From the darkest corners of Birmingham, England, four men emerged bringing heavy guitars and their bleak view on the world with them. Black Sabbath’s self-titled album was a new beginning, not just for the … [Read more...] about Black Sabbath: Black Sabbath – Classic Albums
Red Hot Chili Peppers: A History of Guitarists
After a recent shock press release on the return of John Frusciante to the Red Hot Chili Peppers' lineup, we take a look at the history of the often changing guitar player position within the band. Last month the Red Hot Chili Peppers updated their website and social media with a double-edged piece of news that was totally unexpected. With a heavy heart, the Chili’s … [Read more...] about Red Hot Chili Peppers: A History of Guitarists
New Music Fridays – 3rd January 2020
Welcome to the first New Music Fridays of 2020! The year starts off in fine fettle with predominantly folk-based tracks, but a bit of synthy pop thrown in there for good measure. Here's to hoping 2020 brings more great music just like the tracks below! As always, click the pics to listen to the songs. Brothers Page - Cause The World Is Small The 6th and final … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 3rd January 2020
The Best Tracks of 2019
Michael Sumsion takes stock and presents his personal selection of the Best Tracks of 2019, from cyber-soul to Americana, encompassing brooding ballads, spacey avant-jazz reverie and oddball folk. 10. TYLER, THE CREATOR: Puppet Tyler Okonma aka rapper, producer, director, songwriter and fashion designer Tyler, The Creator, wowed fans and critics alike this year with his … [Read more...] about The Best Tracks of 2019