Michael Sumsion explores the vinyl reissue of a cult gem from the jazz vaults, Roy Brooks’ exquisite 1970’s masterpiece, The Free Slave. The drummer Roy Brooks was a pillar of the Detroit jazz scene of the 1960s and 1970s, predominantly known for his sterling support for household names such as Yusef Lateef, Pharoah Sanders, Horace Silver, Charles Mingus, Dexter Gordon, Lee … [Read more...] about Roy Brooks: The Free Slave – Vinyl Reissue
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Arlo Parks: Super Sad Generation – Review
At the tender age of nineteen, singer-songwriter Arlo Parks has already cemented an exalted reputation in the music industry for her precocious talent, a tremulous synthesis of gritty, poetic lyricism and dusty beats that has garnered her the extolment of ‘breakthrough star of 2019’. Having broken onto the scene last year with her Cola single, a delicate exploration of the … [Read more...] about Arlo Parks: Super Sad Generation – Review
Harry Styles: Fine Line – Review
On December 13th Harry Styles gave the best gift to all his fans this Christmas and released his second solo album Fine Line. With Jazz influences, this exciting record shows a different side to Harry and his talents. Watermelon Sugar and Adore You are both singles from the album which used fruit as metaphors to allow Harry to express himself. This can be seen from the title … [Read more...] about Harry Styles: Fine Line – Review
FINNEAS: Blood Harmony EP – Review
FINNEAS tries to keep the momentum going with his new EP, Blood Harmony focusing on pop undertones and strong vocal delivery. FINNEAS has been on fire in the music industry, already being nominated for five Grammy Awards before his twenty-third birthday. As the co-writer and producer of one of the breakout records of 2018, When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go, released by his … [Read more...] about FINNEAS: Blood Harmony EP – Review
Kaash Paige: Parked Car Convos – Review
Kaash Paige brings us a fascinating snapshot debut of being 18, black, and with the urge to express as she croons across an honest urban soundscape on Parked Car Convos. The concept of the EP is simple, yet instantly recognisable - a teenage daydream mosaic of thoughts and fears, frankness and vulnerability all draped over flickswitch beats and minimal symphonies of synths. … [Read more...] about Kaash Paige: Parked Car Convos – Review
Rainer Landfermann: Mein Wort in Deiner Dunkelheit – Review
Rainer Landfermann releases soul-wrenching and unclassifiable album Mein Wort in Deiner Dunkelheit, built around an extreme metal structure. Extreme metal is not for everyone, but you could say the same about other genres. What it does have, usually, is passionate, emotional turmoil backed by extremely tight and proficient musicians. New album Mein Wort in Deiner Dunkelheit … [Read more...] about Rainer Landfermann: Mein Wort in Deiner Dunkelheit – Review