Kaash Paige brings us a fascinating snapshot debut of being 18, black, and with the urge to express as she croons across an honest urban soundscape on Parked Car Convos. The concept of the EP is simple, yet instantly recognisable - a teenage daydream mosaic of thoughts and fears, frankness and vulnerability all draped over flickswitch beats and minimal symphonies of synths. … [Read more...] about Kaash Paige: Parked Car Convos – Review
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Rainer Landfermann: Mein Wort in Deiner Dunkelheit – Review
Rainer Landfermann releases soul-wrenching and unclassifiable album Mein Wort in Deiner Dunkelheit, built around an extreme metal structure. Extreme metal is not for everyone, but you could say the same about other genres. What it does have, usually, is passionate, emotional turmoil backed by extremely tight and proficient musicians. New album Mein Wort in Deiner Dunkelheit … [Read more...] about Rainer Landfermann: Mein Wort in Deiner Dunkelheit – Review
Stormzy: Heavy Is The Head – Review
26-year-old rapper Stormzy broke into the music industry after the release of his album Gang signs and prayers which included songs such as Blinded by your grace and Too big for your boots. After teasing us with the singles Vossi Bop and Crown the newly awaited album Heavy is the Head has finally dropped. Politically charged, honest and real is what Stormzy thrives off, with … [Read more...] about Stormzy: Heavy Is The Head – Review
Young Guv: Guv I and II – Review
Young Guv splashes some much-needed colour on the guitar band horizon on his double record GUV I and II. Ben Cook, the chap manning the guitars in Fucked Up, the Toronto hardcore group, has resurfaced with a double album for his Young Guv solo project. And for Cook, the sun shines both musically and reputationally; already gathering plaudits, GUV I and II is guitar pop’s … [Read more...] about Young Guv: Guv I and II – Review
Junodream: Isn’t It Lovely (To Be Alone) EP – Review
Junodream creates a dreamy and sonically pleasing atmosphere on their latest EP entitled Isn't It Lovely (To Be Alone) Junodream are comprised of Ed Vyvyan (vocals), Dougal Gray (guitar), Tom Rea (guitar), Will Ryder (bass) and Jake Gidley (drums). Isn’t It Lovely (To Be Alone) is the second EP from the band, previously having released the record Terrible Things That Could … [Read more...] about Junodream: Isn’t It Lovely (To Be Alone) EP – Review
Uncut Gems: Original Soundtrack – Review
Daniel Lopatin returns as composer for the Josh and Benny Safdie directed movie Uncut Gems, creating a wondrous mix of sonic soundscapes and tantalising electronica. Brooklyn-based musician and composer Daniel Lopatin has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Receiving the Best Soundtrack Award at 2017s Cannes Film Festival for his work with Good Time, it was only a … [Read more...] about Uncut Gems: Original Soundtrack – Review