Folk hero M.Ward returns with his tenth album, Migration Stories, focusing on hazy narratives to accompany dreamy soundscapes and intricate melodies. Throughout his impressive career, M.Ward has not only found solace in his solo work but been happy to work with others on many occasions. Whether it be his 6 albums with Hollywood starlet and accomplished singer Zooey Deschanel … [Read more...] about M.Ward: Migration Stories – Review
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Niall Horan: Heartbreak Weather – Review
Former One Direction-er Niall Horan releases new album Heartbreak Weather, managing to show off his proper solo star credentials. Discovered at the age of 16 on The X Factor, Niall Horan was part of the highly successful 'Teen Scream' band One Direction. Horan later launched a solo career, topping the charts in 2017 with his debut album, Flicker, leading us to his latest … [Read more...] about Niall Horan: Heartbreak Weather – Review
Brian and Roger Eno: Mixing Colours – Review
Mixing Colours sees the ambient siblings conspire to produce a contemplative, meditative and therapeutic work that provides a welcome respite from our current anxieties. If you’re searching for a musical balm for our current psychic landscape, then look no further than Mixing Colours, the gorgeous new offering from ambient godhead Brian Eno and his pianist brother, Roger, … [Read more...] about Brian and Roger Eno: Mixing Colours – Review
Stumbleine: Sink Into The Ether – Review
Ever wondered what a Bristolian music producer would create if confined to their bedroom and cast adrift from the hippy-dub mainland? Well, your answer is with Stumbleine: algorithmic Youtube Chillwave. Throughout Stumbliene’s newest album, Sink Into the Ether, the Big Chill-Out in the sky is made to feel like a morning commute. As ever, a combination of daydreamy post-rock … [Read more...] about Stumbleine: Sink Into The Ether – Review
Twisted Wheel: Satisfying the Ritual – Review
Twisted Wheel takes their punk-influenced sound to portray a more settled and rhythmic style on new album Satisfying the Ritual. Satisfying the Ritual is the third album from Twisted Wheel and features wide influences from 60’s Psychedelia, Punk, Trip Hop and New Wave. Following their number-one EP, Jonny Guitar, these three musicians from Oldham draw their inspiration from … [Read more...] about Twisted Wheel: Satisfying the Ritual – Review
Yael Naim: Nightsongs – Album Review
After storming the music industry with the global sensation New Soul, also landing her a deal with Apple, the French singer-songwriter Yael Naim has released her newest album Nightsongs. Pouring with calming and dreamy tracks, this album is for anyone wanting to enter her dreams. Daddy is a perfect song to jump-start this album. The naturistic feel of this tune lays out the … [Read more...] about Yael Naim: Nightsongs – Album Review