Chris Ianuzzi offers up a taste of things to come on new EP Olga in a Black Hole, creating synth-laden soundscapes of electronic dread and wonder. With a career built around breaking boundaries and accolades for his I, Synthesist project, Chris Ianuzzi is no stranger to immersive electronic performances. And that’s exactly what new EP Olga in a Black Hole is: an … [Read more...] about Chris Ianuzzi: Olga in a Black Hole – Review
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William Tyler: Music From First Cow – Review
William Tyler, the avatar of instrumental Americana, sculpts an affecting, elegiac and Zen-like score for indie auteur Kelly Reichardt’s intimate frontier tale. Kelly Reichardt’s status as one of America’s leading indie exponents of quietist, humanist and poetic cinema has long been assured, peddling as she does the polar opposite of mainstream cinema’s preoccupation with … [Read more...] about William Tyler: Music From First Cow – Review
Bright Eyes: Persona Non Grata – Single Review
Bright Eyes take it back home with their first release in nine years, bringing us all together on the highly relatable new track, Persona Non Grata. For Bright Eyes fans it’s been a long wait. Nine years since their last album The People’s Key, Conor Oberst et al have ended their lengthy hiatus by announcing a new album and tour, backing this up with the release of new track … [Read more...] about Bright Eyes: Persona Non Grata – Single Review
Patrick Ames: Liveness – EP Review
Patrick Ames returns with new EP Liveness, leaning on a spate of ideas amidst a stripped back and live-feeling sound. Californian Singer-Songwriter Patrick Ames is not one for settling into one groove for very long. Like many artists, Ames finds solace in trying new ideas and trialling differing styles, which is exactly where we see him on new EP, Liveness. Often built … [Read more...] about Patrick Ames: Liveness – EP Review
Fleur East: Fearless – Album Review
Fleur East has finally dropped her new, upbeat record. Fearless reminds all girls to remain strong and independent, especially after a break-up. Fleur East is known for keeping it real which explains why her album is both vulnerable yet sassy at the same time. Easy to Love is an exciting way to kick start the album. With large brass parts adding colour to her track, Fleur … [Read more...] about Fleur East: Fearless – Album Review
Stephen Malkmus: Traditional Techniques – Review
The former Pavement leader, Stephen Malkmus' returns with a typically whimsical if rambling take on a psych-folk album. The elder statesman of slacker indie rock, Stephen Malkmus, has frequently resembled an aimless, rootless soul since Pavement’s demise almost two decades ago. However, since 2018 there have been signs of a tentative return to form and a sharpening of … [Read more...] about Stephen Malkmus: Traditional Techniques – Review