Dave Longstreth's expansive Brooklyn experimentalists Dirty Projectors regroup for a new, pocket-sized four-tracker that reinvigorates and recalibrates their blissful art-pop. Flight Tower is the second in a planned run of five EP releases for Dave Longstreth’s Brooklyn-based glitch-art-rock collective. Now bolstered by the presence of Maia Friedman, Felicia Douglass and … [Read more...] about Dirty Projectors: Flight Tower – Review
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James Krivchenia: A New Found Relaxation – Review
James Krivchenia, The Big Thief drummer's second ambient album, ploughs the internet for an assured antidote to anxious and turbulent times that subverts the tropes of New Age. James Krivchenia’s second solo outing, A New Found Relaxation, continues and re-affirms the Big Thief drummer’s predilection for melding samples from the internet with field recordings and ambient … [Read more...] about James Krivchenia: A New Found Relaxation – Review
Jessie Ware: What’s Your Pleasure? – Review
Jessie Ware has transported us back in time with her new album What’s Your Pleasure?. With huge disco beats and psychedelic moments, we are reminded of Kylie Minogue back in the 90s. Jessie asks what our pleasure in her title is… well Jessie, this new album is definitely a pleasure to our ears. Talking about a past lover, the details of Jessie’s hurt and desires from her … [Read more...] about Jessie Ware: What’s Your Pleasure? – Review
Paul Weller: On Sunset – Album Review
Paul Weller takes you on a musical expedition as he re-emerges with a futuristic and totally unique sound through his brand new record, On Sunset. Paul Weller is a name that is synonymous with British culture and wherever he goes, he takes an abundance of musical talent with him. Incredibly, On Sunset is the solo artist’s 26th record and he shows absolutely no signs of … [Read more...] about Paul Weller: On Sunset – Album Review
TTRRUUCES: TTRRUUCES – Review
Rock operas were all the rage for a period of time, now Anglo-French duo TTRRUUCES show us theirs on their self-titled debut. Jules and Natalie, musical duo TTRRUUCES could be described as Sgt. Pepper played by Tame Impala tripping in a field. It's a big compliment being compared to a global icon as well as current psychedelic torchbearers, and is also seemingly justified. … [Read more...] about TTRRUUCES: TTRRUUCES – Review
Luke Schneider: Altar of Harmony – Review
The pedal steel guitarist Luke Schneider ventures into New Age ambience on a serene and medicinal set, displaying a command of cosmic synthesis and introspection. The respected Nashville pedal steel player Luke Schneider has been much in demand as a session player for many years, lending his weepy tones to hippie-cowboy/girl material by the likes of William Tyler, Margo … [Read more...] about Luke Schneider: Altar of Harmony – Review