Brainsqueezed return with their second album, Scarred, managing to create strong, energetic music against slower, subtle soundscapes. French musical project Brainsqueezed are based in Australia, a nation that has really hit a home run with musical talent recently, seeing a throng of musicians and artists continuously entering the charts. The band will be hoping to enjoy … [Read more...] about Brainsqueezed: Scarred – Review
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Kazuya Nagaya: Dream Interpretation – Review
Master of ambience and soundscape Kazuya Nagaya creates a consciousness workout that washes away your cares on new record Dream Interpretation. Japanese percussionist, writer, and ambient music creator Kazuya Nagaya really knows how to manipulate and mould minds. Spending half his weeks teaching in Tokyo, and the other half composing and writing at his home in the Japanese … [Read more...] about Kazuya Nagaya: Dream Interpretation – Review
Breaking Benjamin: Aurora – Review
Breaking Benjamin return with their dark angsty sound which has been replicated and perfectly executed in their latest record, Aurora. Focusing heavily on mental health, the overall message of not giving up is inspiring and necessary for many listeners. Angels Fall and Dance With The Devil are both tracks which use religious concepts as metaphors for the deteriorating state … [Read more...] about Breaking Benjamin: Aurora – Review
Storie Grubb: The Void Struggle – Review
Storie Grubb releases an eclectic and always interesting record in The Void Struggle, able to call on a plethora of ideas to bring the album alive. Storie Grubb really doesn’t like to sit still. In 2019 he took on the mammoth task of releasing an album each month, all self-produced bedroom albums. The amount of genres the artist calls on to influence his music is … [Read more...] about Storie Grubb: The Void Struggle – Review
Review: Pet Shimmers – Face Down In Meta
Pet Shimmers follow up a barrage of singles with their debut record, Face Down In Meta, so we take a listen to the new record with a track by track review. Pet Shimmers first appeared on the music scene in 2019, releasing several singles which will also be featured on their debut record, Face Down In Meta. Songwriting maestro Oliver Wilde fronts the project and pulls … [Read more...] about Review: Pet Shimmers – Face Down In Meta
Ash: O2 Forum Kentish Town – Live Review
O2 Forum, Kentish Town - 21st January 2020 Ash takes us back through their greatest hits and more as part of an Absolute Radio live event with Stereophonics. Kentish town went all '90s indie' on Tuesday as Ash and Stereophonics took control of the O2 Forum for the ‘Absolute Radio presents…’ live event. Having been on the same touring circuit for over 20 years, these two … [Read more...] about Ash: O2 Forum Kentish Town – Live Review