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

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

Green Day have us feeling nostalgic with the release of a collection of tracks performed live at the BBC studios. Green Day’s latest live album BBC Sessions may as well be a studio album given its quality – and that’s without all the mastering. Consisting of four performances recorded at the BBC’s studios in Maida Vale over the course of several years, the record showcases … [Read more...] about Green Day: BBC Sessions – Review

Janet Devlin’s latest EP, It’s Not That Deep, is an optimistic collection of covers and original songs.  Following her 2020 release Confessional, this new EP brings a sense of joy and positivity to Devlin’s discography. Alongside covers of Kiss (Prince) and a recording of Your Song (which captured the nation’s attention in her X Factor audition over 10 years ago), … [Read more...] about Janet Devlin: It’s Not That Deep – EP Review

Committee of Vultures spread their blues-based wings on the raw and powerful album, Everybody Wants the Blues.  Blues bands and musicians are probably the best at being able to switch lineups, play with anyone and build hard-hitting tracks at the drop of a hat. It’s a skill that comes with a dexterity that only a few have. Committee of Vultures have always had an … [Read more...] about Committee of Vultures: Everybody Wants The Blues – Review

In her sophomore EP The Kid, ZOLA shows that being a wallflower has its perks. Zola Johnson’s Bandcamp biography is made up of one humble request: “just don’t put me in a box”. Her latest EP The Kid resists any form of typecasting, with its fluid style, and lyrics that refuse to fall into the usual traps of pop and popularity. Known more commonly by her all-caps mononym … [Read more...] about ZOLA: The Kid – EP Review