Swedish pop starlett Tove Styrke returns with new album Sway, but is she ready to wow the world? Tove’s pop sound has changed and mutated over the years, and it finally feels like she’s honed in on something that suits her. From her roots competing on tv show Swedish Idol, to recently supporting Lorde and now about to tour Europe with Katy Perry, it’s no wonder people are … [Read more...] about Review: Tove Styrke – Sway
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Review: The Undertones – Singles 1978 – 1983
The Undertones celebrate 40 years since the release of classic single ‘Teenage Kicks with a 13 single vinyl box set release for record store day. With record store day impending, vinyl fans will soon be queing outside their local record stores, waiting for a chance to spend their hard-earned cash on many a reissue, rarity, new artist or even... a Dr Who spoken-word record. … [Read more...] about Review: The Undertones – Singles 1978 – 1983
Album Review: Ty – A Work Of Heart
We take a look at the new gatefold vinyl release from hip hop artist Ty, as he returns with his 5th longplayer, A Work Of Heart. Ty hasn’t released an album since 2010’s Special Kind of Fool, but by the way A Work of Heart has been put together, it shows he hasn’t lost his touch. Being produced and predominantly written by Ty, it shows a crisp and bouncy audiophile … [Read more...] about Album Review: Ty – A Work Of Heart
Review: Black Flower – Intermediate State
We take a look at the new 10” record from Black Flower; a dreamy, psychedelic delight created between albums. Having released their critically acclaimed second album Artifacts in 2017, Belgium’s Black Flower didn’t just sit back and rest on their Laurels. Like all good musicians addicted to their trade, they wanted to release more music as soon as possible. Inspired by … [Read more...] about Review: Black Flower – Intermediate State
Review: Dub Syndicate – The Pounding System
We take a look at the band's early dub showcase record The Pounding System to see if it's stood the test of time on its recent Vinyl re-release. Long perceived to be a cornerstone of maverick British producer Adrian Sherwood’s pioneering output with his Dub Syndicate crew, The Pounding System (Ambience In Dub) has received a welcome re-release on heavyweight, high quality … [Read more...] about Review: Dub Syndicate – The Pounding System
Review: Mista Savona Presents – Havana Meets Kingston
Mista Savona returns on production duties for this impressive and unique hotbed of talent drawing on the best sounds straight out of Cuba and Jamaica. So close, but so different in terms of culture, politics and society is one way to look at Cuba and Jamaica. And yet it’s these differences, and the fact they’re close neighbours, that make this collaboration work so well. … [Read more...] about Review: Mista Savona Presents – Havana Meets Kingston