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
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FKA Twigs: CAPRISONGS – 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
Blood Red Shoes: GHOSTS ON TAPE
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: Now Or Whenever – Review
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
The Weeknd: Dawn FM – Album Review
The Weeknd’s new, fifth studio album Dawn FM, is not only a staggeringly beautiful continuation of After Hours, but a genius album in its own right. Only a few artists can pull off a memorable era quite like The Weeknd does. Whether you like his music or not, it’s undeniable just how much effort and personality he injects into everything that he does, forcing us to pay … [Read more...] about The Weeknd: Dawn FM – Album Review
Twin Atlantic: Transparency – Review
Sam McTrusty and Ross McNae take listeners on a lyrical rollercoaster with their latest full-length release, Transparency. After a decade and a half together—a period which has seen them release five full-length albums and a smorgasbord of singles and EPs—Glaswegian alt-rock band Twin Atlantic decided to take a long, hard look at themselves. (All two of themselves that are … [Read more...] about Twin Atlantic: Transparency – Review