An ambitious attempt to focus each side of an album entirely on an emotion is expertly delivered by Scouse indie rockers Circa Waves with their latest release, Sad Happy. Liverpool is most famous for birthing The Beatles, but through the years a multitude of other excellent musicians have come onto the scene (whether that be Echo & The Bunnymen, Frankie Goes to Hollywood … [Read more...] about Circa Waves: Sad Happy – Review
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Morrissey: I Am Not A Dog On A Chain – Review
I Am Not A Dog On A Chain is the new album from Morrissey, his 13th solo studio album to date. This is an amazing achievement and one in the eye for all those who thought he could not possibly survive without The Smiths and Johnny Marr's iconic guitar. I have never been a fan of Morrissey's singing voice. So how can I be a Morrissey fan? Well, I am in many ways. I like his … [Read more...] about Morrissey: I Am Not A Dog On A Chain – Review
XOROS: XOROS – Album Review
The debut release from XOROS sees the duo dive headfirst into circular sonic soundscapes that bend and fold amongst layered textures and impressive ideas. XOROS is the brainchild of duo Will Ward and Jack Wyllie who have joined together to produce an ambient and thoughtful exploration of sounds in their self-titled record. With their expanse of knowledge from previous work … [Read more...] about XOROS: XOROS – Album Review
Nadia Reid: Out Of My Province – Review
Nadia Reid releases her third long-player and the first on Matthew E White’s Spacebomb label, capturing the New Zealander in full bloom. The Kiwi singer-songwriter Nadia Reid initially sprang to prominence with a strain of indie-pop-folk best described as wispy, contemplative and drowsy. As demonstrated by new album, Out Of My Province, she has grown in leaps and bounds, … [Read more...] about Nadia Reid: Out Of My Province – Review
#Bloomerangs: Moments and Fragments – Review
New record Moments and Fragments by #Bloomerangs shows a real penchant for going beyond jazz to explore new ideas and soundscapes. #Bloomerangs describe themselves as a musical collective exploring genres from all around the world. This description really hits the nail on the head, especially on new record Moments and Fragments. The album sees the band’s strong base of jazz … [Read more...] about #Bloomerangs: Moments and Fragments – Review
Mandy Moore: Silver Landings – Review
Mandy Moore returns with a new album in the shape of Silver Landings, looking to the sunshine of California for inspiration. Mandy Moore is not only a singer, but also a grammy and golden globe nominated actress-singer and songwriter. Some would find it hard to carve out a career in one of these professions, but not Mandy. Silver Landings is her seventh studio album … [Read more...] about Mandy Moore: Silver Landings – Review