Understated louche lines dominate Up On High, the latest offering from California-based folkies Vetiver, and the first for new label Loose Music. "We’re two of us, palm trees in the wind, swayin'..." breathes Andy Cabic, returning as Vetiver, the moniker for which he’s better known. Up On High brings Cabic and Vetiver back closer to the natural, warmer, and it may be said, … [Read more...] about Vetiver: Up On High – Review
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Cold War Kids: New Age Norms 1 – Review
Having already released four tracks from their ‘Kanye inspired’ album, fans have anticipated for Cold War Kids to release the rest of their record, New Age Norms 1. With lyrics to inspire a generation, Cold War Kids have outdone themselves with their animated instrumentation and positive sensations. In a recent interview, Nathan Willett described the album as "having a strong … [Read more...] about Cold War Kids: New Age Norms 1 – Review
Stereophonics: Kind – Review
Stereophonics continue to show off their evergreen ability to produce relevant songs and exciting material in new album Kind. Kelly Jones is easily THE most charismatic frontman to come out of Wales apart from Tom Jones and James Dean Bradfield and... well there sure is a lot of talent in Wales! Stereophonics have always had an extraordinary way with words and have always … [Read more...] about Stereophonics: Kind – Review
Wilco: Ode to Joy – Review
"I remember when wars would end" sighs Jeff Tweedy on Ode to Joy, the 11th studio album from Wilco. "But now," he laments, "when something is dead, we kill it again". avanafil drug Wilco and Tweedy have remained quietly industrious over the last 20 years, with a steady flow of albums in this decade that have a glowing thread of memoir running them - Tweedy now seems most … [Read more...] about Wilco: Ode to Joy – Review
Sluka: Hey Oh – Single Review
Sluka returns with new single Hey Oh, focussing on strength in mentality and jovial rhythms that drive the track forward. Sluka seems to have a bounce in his step these days. Featuring a more settled approach to the music than, say something on previous album Colorful Radiation, Sluka manages to use this to his benefit. New single Hey Oh feels more structured, allowing him … [Read more...] about Sluka: Hey Oh – Single Review
French 79: Joshua – Review
French 79 uses big beats and soaring synth lines to exhibit his talents and deeply connect with his listeners on new album Joshua. On November 8th French 79 drops his second album after the release of both singles Hometown and Hold On. With a variety of 90s sounding synth-pop tunes, this album will take you on a journey through conflicting emotions, leaving you in anticipation … [Read more...] about French 79: Joshua – Review