Following up on his two hit studio albums, American Teen and Free Spirit, and his first EP, Suncity, Texas-based R&B singer Khalid returns with his star-studded second EP, Scenic Drive—an EP which sees his sound shift gears. Intro, the first track on Khalid’s second EP, Scenic Drive, invites the listener into his car. The engine turns on, then the radio, which cycles … [Read more...] about Khalid: Scenic Drive – EP Review
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Ist Ist: The Art of Lying – Album Review
Ist Ist’s latest album, The Art of Lying, covers a range of challenging themes, from power-struggles to utopian ideals. Drawing on the events of the last year, Ist Ist attempt to make sense of the post-truth we live in, through direct lyricism and intricate layering of synths. Unfortunately, the portrayal of these ideas is only partially successful, with the … [Read more...] about Ist Ist: The Art of Lying – Album Review
Riki: Gold – Album Review
Laden with mesmerising vocal melodies and retro instrumentation that totally pulls you in right from the beginning, Riki’s new album is pure Gold. Attention everyone, the 80s are back – and boy am I here for it. Riki’s new album Gold lives up to its name in that it is full of celestial, synth-based soundscapes from start to finish. From the polished use of the drum machine … [Read more...] about Riki: Gold – Album Review
Ajay Mathur: Anytime At All (Aftermath of Silence) – Review
Ajay Mathur builds an emotional and hard-hitting atmosphere on his two-version single of Anytime At All. The Beatles have affected many people’s lives in great ways through their music, many idolising their prowess for hit-making as they became one of the greatest-loved bands in the world. It was because of this that the murder of John Lennon in 1980 hit so many, so hard. … [Read more...] about Ajay Mathur: Anytime At All (Aftermath of Silence) – Review
Dogtooth: The Fear – EP Review
Glasgow-based trio Dogtooth deliver blistering indie rock in their debut EP, The Fear. Made up of John Hewitson on lead guitar and vocals, Craig Morrison on bass and Robert Lang on drums, Dogtooth have been playing together since their early teenage years and have become favourites in their hometown of Glasgow. The band have been gathering traction ahead of their debut EP, … [Read more...] about Dogtooth: The Fear – EP Review
Travis: The Invisible Band 20th Anniversary Reissue – Review
Travis’ members see the imperfections of their 2001 album, The Invisible Band, as something to be celebrated, but the 20th-anniversary remastered reissue of the album is far from imperfect. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Travis’ 2001 album, The Invisible Band, lead singer Fran Healy noted that it’s a “beautiful album which, 20 years on, still sounds as fresh as … [Read more...] about Travis: The Invisible Band 20th Anniversary Reissue – Review