Project Hilts explore the space between grime and jazz on their debut EP, Still Here. Jazz is making a comeback. Britain has always had a thriving underground jazz scene, but it’s been just that – underground. A fringe genre, pigeon-holed into ‘easy-listening' or viewed as incomprehensible noise. But the last few years have seen it reassert itself with the rise of … [Read more...] about Project Hilts: Still Here – EP Review
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Scotty Karate: Always Honey – Review
Scotty Karate enthralls with his perfectly executed mix of punk, country and folk on new album, Always Honey. Eccentric proto-punk Country-alt musician Scotty Karate tries to combine the world of punks and cowboys on the new record Always Honey, and he does it with style. Leaning more towards a stripped-back live sound, but able to suddenly flick over to fuzzy, punk-infused … [Read more...] about Scotty Karate: Always Honey – Review
Andrew W.K: God Is Partying – Album Review
The perfect combination of melodic and aggressive, Andrew W.K.’s latest album God Is Partying is quite the record – even if there are some clichéd lyrics floating around. I have to say, I rather enjoyed listening to this album for the most part. There are some strong instrumental lines, captivating melodies, and Andrew W.K.’s impressive vocals are to be praised. The … [Read more...] about Andrew W.K: God Is Partying – Album Review
Saint Etienne: I’ve Been Trying To Tell You – Review
The latest Saint Etienne album I’ve Been Trying To Tell You perfectly captures hazy summer memories, dreaming up 90’s nostalgia with an assortment of samples from the era. 30 years on from their cutting-edge debut Foxbase Alpha, Saint Etienne return with their 10th studio album, an idyllic odyssey into the dreamlike nature of past memories. Created to soundtrack the Alasdair … [Read more...] about Saint Etienne: I’ve Been Trying To Tell You – Review
Kacey Musgraves: Star-Crossed – Review
Kacey Musgraves continues to beautifully evolve as an artist on her fifth studio album, Star-Crossed. Growing up as a kid, I didn’t like a whole lot of country music except good old Taylor Swift. Other country tunes I would hear just didn’t have the same effect on me and for a long time, I desperately struggled to find some country that appealed to … [Read more...] about Kacey Musgraves: Star-Crossed – Review
Jungle: Live at Brixton O2 Academy – Review
Jungle provide A night full of synth-led grooves and soulful infusions the crowd were desperate for. To celebrate the release of their chart-topping junior album, Loving in Stereo, Jungle played four sold-out shows last week at what has long been heralded London’s flagship venue, Brixton O2 Academy. Like almost 5,000 others, I was there for the opening night, and … [Read more...] about Jungle: Live at Brixton O2 Academy – Review