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
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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
Arabnormal: Arabnormal – Album Review
The debut album from duo Arabnormal is a half-hour journey to somewhere otherworldly that you will want to experience over and over again and again. Arabnormal is regularly described as ‘a manically zonked-out flying carpet ride’, and if that doesn’t perk your interest then what will? Formed by former The Hickey Underworld frontman and main songwriter Younes Faltakh … [Read more...] about Arabnormal: Arabnormal – Album Review
Riccardo Chiarion: Quiet Stories – Review
Riccardo Chiarion impresses with his solo jazz guitar record Quiet Stories, breathing life into rolling improvisations, melodies and structures. There’s no doubting Italian Jazz artist Riccardo Chiarion and his skill when it comes to guitar. What new record Quiet Stories does well, however, is to build on this skill by bringing heart and soul into the compositions. Yes, the … [Read more...] about Riccardo Chiarion: Quiet Stories – Review
Jhené Aiko: Chilombo – Album Review
Sassy, sexy and bad-ass, Jhené Aiko makes every girl want to be her best friend as she takes us through her heartbreak album filled with powerful tracks and masses of great sex. Aiko’s effortless riffs make this seductive album incredibly easy to listen to and touches on topics that all girls in their 20s can relate to… sex with your ex. It may not be the right thing to … [Read more...] about Jhené Aiko: Chilombo – Album Review
Jackson Price and the Blues Rockets: I Used To Have Fun – Review
Jackson Price and the Blues Rockets take us back to that blues-rock sound we all know and love amongst strong grooves and great musicianship. Blues music doesn’t always have to be about someone bearing their soul. A lot of great blues is, but for others, it can be a way to show your happiness, build up your insecurities, and just have a good time. Jackson Price and the Blues … [Read more...] about Jackson Price and the Blues Rockets: I Used To Have Fun – Review