Of Montreal return with their sixteenth studio album UR FUN, bringing with them supersonic synths, warped melodies and a sense of frenetic freedom. Kevin Barnes et al are back, and they’ve brought with them the fun and frantic rhythms that have allowed Of Montreal to enjoy such a long and fruitful career. When speaking about new record UR FUN, the band see it as a ‘staying … [Read more...] about Of Montreal: UR FUN – Review
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Sløtface: Sorry for the Late Reply – Review
Norway’s Sløtface release Sorry for the Late Reply, as this extraordinary and original band try out their latest songs in prisons across Norway. There is an interesting culture mixture on Sorry for the Late Reply as mainstay band member Haley Shea writes about her cross-culture references as an American living in Norway. With American parents, she details the subjects … [Read more...] about Sløtface: Sorry for the Late Reply – Review
Magical Beasts: Yes, My Love, I Am Reaching – Review
Magical Beasts release new EP Yes, My Love, I Am Reaching, finding warmth and beauty amongst a slow and steady pace. If there are two things that Magical Beasts can write about, it’s love and devotion. New EP Yes, My Love, I Am Reaching focuses on these topics heavily throughout, and couple this with a gentle pace that makes you feel as though you’re sauntering through a … [Read more...] about Magical Beasts: Yes, My Love, I Am Reaching – Review
Resurrection Fern: Fern – EP Review
Indie-folk singer Resurrection Fern returns with new EP Fern, stripping back the sound to create breathing space for an emotional and settled atmosphere. Sometimes records need to be stripped back to allow the artist to say exactly what is on their mind. Amongst too many layers, the ideals of a record can get lost with the many distractions, and a voice can feel like a … [Read more...] about Resurrection Fern: Fern – EP Review
The Big Moon: Walking Like We Do – Review
The Big Moon return with sophomore album Walking Like We Do, switching things up with thought-provoking tracks amongst a deeper sound. Most bands are careful with their second album. Fearful of alienating their fan-base with change, the majority stick to the same script as their first record and hope to find something new and interesting within a similar sound. The Big Moon, … [Read more...] about The Big Moon: Walking Like We Do – Review
Robertas Semeniukas: Backstage Stories – Review
Robertas Semeniukas releases mammoth album Backstage Stories featuring both intriguing instrumentals and strong vocal-led tracks. As one of Lithuania’s hardest working musicians, Robertas Semeniukas has built up a name for himself within the country that is now seeping out to larger audiences. Album Backstage Stories shows off the artist’s penchant for heavy rock and … [Read more...] about Robertas Semeniukas: Backstage Stories – Review