D.G. Adams’ new single Dangerous manages to delve into the mindset of society's current fears with a folk-rock sound and a settled atmosphere. Times are hard for everyone at the moment. For many, we don’t know what information to trust, who to believe and what to do. D.G. Adams’ new track Dangerous may have been written before the pandemic hit, but the messages throughout … [Read more...] about D.G. Adams: Dangerous – Single Review
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The Dears: Lovers Rock – Review
Seventeen years after their breakthrough album No Cities Left, The Dears return with 10-track record Lovers Rock. Starting recordings whilst lead vocalist Murray Lightburn was touring his 2019 solo record Hear Me Out, husband-and-wife led band The Dears were quick to work on their eighth album, Lovers Rock. Keyboardist (and wife of Lightburn), Natalia Yanchak states that … [Read more...] about The Dears: Lovers Rock – Review
Nyxem: Behind The Veil Of Light – Review
Nyxem, aka Jonah Hontos creates a merging of genres and heavy, synthy sounds in the intriguing record Behind The Veil Of Light. Solo project of San Diego-based composer Jonah Hontos, Nyxem has developed into an impressive mix of sonic-structures, heavy synth work and genres ranging from metal, prog, and game music. It might sound strange to begin with, but the way they’re … [Read more...] about Nyxem: Behind The Veil Of Light – Review
Perfume Genius: Set My Heart on Fire Immediately – Review
The singer-songwriter, Twitter humourist and queerness icon known as Perfume Genius aka Mike Hadreas unleashes a whip-smart, vibrant and uplifting fifth album that redraws his musical boundaries to dazzling effect. Mike Hadreas cannot be accused of not having a wealth of life experience with which to use as raw material for his tumultuous and frequently baroque pop … [Read more...] about Perfume Genius: Set My Heart on Fire Immediately – Review
Head Fake: EP2 – Review
Head Fake use retro synths and modern tools to try and recapture the spirit of eighties New Wave with their new EP2 release. Trying to bring the past into the future can be a fine line to tread when it comes to music. Rely too heavily on the past sound and it will seem like nothing new. Concentrate on using too many modern techniques and the music could lose its soul. Head … [Read more...] about Head Fake: EP2 – Review
Hayley Williams: Petals For Armor – Review
Go back 12 years, and if you didn’t dye your hair orange and air guitar your way alongside Hayley Williams then you obviously weren’t under her spell. Well… your chance is now. After a lengthy and successful career as Paramore’s lead singer, rock icon Hayley Williams has released her solo album Petals For Amor, testing the electro-pop waters which has fans exploding with … [Read more...] about Hayley Williams: Petals For Armor – Review