Along with the unexpected revival of vinyl comes the question, why has this happened? And what better people to ask than the musicians and vinyl enthusiasts themselves? Jennifer Otter Bickerdike, author of Why Vinyl Matters, fills a book full of interviews, photos, information and anecdotes looking for answers to this very question. Bickerdike has dedicated her life to … [Read more...] about Book Review: Why Vinyl Matters
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Review: The War On Drugs – A Deeper Understanding
The War On Drugs return to the limelight with their first new material since 2014’s Lost In The Dream. The War On Drugs just seem like one of those bands that wouldn’t enjoy the monotony of recording - more comfortable being on the road, playing live and generally getting their music out there. And it’s this thought that makes A Deeper Understanding so juxtaposed; on the one … [Read more...] about Review: The War On Drugs – A Deeper Understanding
Review: Mura Masa – Mura Masa
On his highly anticipated, self-titled debut album, the Guernsey-born, London-based producer known as Mura Masa - 21-year-old Alex Crossan - has conjured a cohesive record that skilfully reconciles a star-studded mix-tape sensibility with the ingenious flow of an old-fashioned, album-style structure, connecting the dots between genres with irresistible verve and pinpoint … [Read more...] about Review: Mura Masa – Mura Masa
Album Review: Floating Points: Reflections – Mojave Desert
We take a look at the powerful new record from Floating Points, and continue to be impressed by the musicians impressive grasp of musicianship. Floating Points, aka London-based producer, composer, neuroscientist, multi-instrumentalist and DJ Sam Shepherd, has quietly carved out a burgeoning niche for himself in recent years, equally acclaimed for his genre-bleeding … [Read more...] about Album Review: Floating Points: Reflections – Mojave Desert
Album Review: Luca D’Alberto – Endless
We take a look at the Italian composer's debut record, and delve into the modern classical sounds of a rising star. Traditional wisdom has it that the classical music industry is in terminal decline, beset by an ageing demographic and cultural marginalisation, but one of the least predictable trends in the new digital music universe has been the flourishing of a significant … [Read more...] about Album Review: Luca D’Alberto – Endless
Album Review: Jen Gloeckner – VINE
Jen Gloeckner returns with 3rd album VINE, treating us to an eclectic mix of styles and tastes. Music can take you on a journey: physically if you enjoy festivals or working out to your favourite high-energy tracks, or mentally as you lay on the bed with your headphones or listening to that new record spinning on your deck. Some music works better in certain situations, and … [Read more...] about Album Review: Jen Gloeckner – VINE