Review

Khruangbin glide into 2022 with an easy-listening evening-time EP Two years after the release of their upbeat, chilled-out EP Texas Sun, Texas-based trio Khruangbin return with its sequel, Texas Moon. The five-track EP sees the flourishing of a more funk-focused sound from a band whose genre has defied labelling in the past, having been categorised by critics as everything … [Read more...] about Khruangbin: Texas Moon – Review

Methyl Ethel blend emotional themes with catchy synth-pop in their latest album, Are you Haunted?  Australian outfit Methel Ethel are back with a surprise 4th album, the first release for Future Classic (Flume, SOPHIE). Brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Jake Webb, the record showcases the band’s unique style with nine compelling tracks. Their impressive soundscapes include … [Read more...] about Methyl Ethel: Are You Haunted? – Review

On their eighth studio album, British indie rock band Sea Power prove that they've still got it after all these years.  You would think that after seven full-length studio albums that any artist would find it nearly impossible to come up with totally new and original songs to add to their discography. But British indie rock band Sea Power has done exactly that, and they’ve … [Read more...] about Sea Power: Everything Was Forever – Review

Their most personal record to date, The Dream pens the pains, fears and complexities of modern-day life. Since they exploded onto the scene in 2012, alt-J have been known for their wonky, experimental sounds and lyrics that centre around dark, obscure post-modern pop-culture; the song Taro off their debut album is a nod to Spanish Civil War photographer, Gerda Taro, and … [Read more...] about alt-J: The Dream – Album Review

The Skinner Brothers move from support act to standalone stars with their 2022 album, Soul Boy II. London-based four-piece The Skinner Brothers have garnered attention as rising alt-rock stars, having made a name for themselves following a string of support shows for high-profile live performances (The Libertines, Kasabian, The Streets). Having made it to rank #5 on the list … [Read more...] about The Skinner Brothers: Soul Boy II – Review

Yuvel Ron enlists the vocals of Úyanga Bold to create deeply meditative sounds and structures on new album, Sacred Spiral. With a world full of stress and craziness (especially at the moment…), we all need to unwind now and again. Meditation may not be at the forefront of everyone’s mind, but it is one way to blow the cobwebs away and settle your senses, and music is a great … [Read more...] about Yuval Ron feat Úyanga Bold: Sacred Spiral