Review

AURORA’s ethereal voice speaks on very human matters in her third album, The Gods We Can Touch. The cover art for AURORA’s third full-length studio album features a prismatic series of figures—a line of many AURORAs. A pioneer of avant-garde art pop, Norwegian singer, songwriter and performer Aurora Aksnes has shown many sides of herself to the public over the past few … [Read more...] about AURORA: The Gods We Can Touch – Review

Palace take listeners on a mesmerising journey through a collection of atmospheric anthems in their latest album, Shoals.  The London-based band’s third studio album reflects the fears and anxieties that were heightened during the pandemic with 12 powerful tracks that explore themes of the subconscious, dreams and existentialism. Coming after the success of their first … [Read more...] about Palace: Shoals -Album Review

Although The Lumineers’ new album Brightside isn’t one of their best, it still paints a beautiful portrait.  Almost all of us remember the first experience we had listening to one of our favorite bands. The first time I had ever heard any of The Lumineers’ music was when I was a teenager, hanging out with one of my best friends. We were in my room chatting for a good hour … [Read more...] about The Lumineers: Brightside – Review

FKA Twigs makes a welcome return to music with her debut mixtape CAPRISONGS, produced mostly over facetime with a wide range of collaborators.  Using transcendental soundscapes and astrological imagery, this release is an introspective examination of the artist’s deepest vulnerabilities, as well as her most poignant moments of joy.  As she puts it: “it’s my stubborn … [Read more...] about FKA Twigs: CAPRISONGS – Review

Brighton-formed alt-rock band Blood Red Shoes bring in the new year with a new album, and a brand-new sound to match. Laura Mary-Carter and Steven Ansell have spent seventeen years making music together. As the pandemic was redefining the world, they decided to redefine their image—their sixth album, GHOSTS ON TAPE, marks their darkest, most off-kilter release since Blood … [Read more...] about Blood Red Shoes: GHOSTS ON TAPE

Spector mark their eagerly anticipated return with another strong release, revitalising their trademark sound with some standout tracks. It’s some surprise that it has been six years since Spector’s last studio album, especially after the success of Enjoy It While It Lasts and Moth Boys. Now Or Whenever is well worth the wait though. Fred Macpherson’s smooth vocals, matched … [Read more...] about Spector: Now Or Whenever – Review