Review

Slow Motion Fantasy, the debut EP from Nnic, is a strong release, exploring deeply nuanced topics in a thoughtful yet provocative manner.  Yurn’s electric production and Nnic’s impressive word-painting combine across three tracks covering themes of nostalgia, yearning and frustration. Despite this political and specific niche, what is striking about this EP is its … [Read more...] about Nnic: Slow Motion Fantasy – EP Review

Los Lobos’ new cover album Native Sons features a series of hits from the band’s origins of Los Angeles – but there seems to be something missing. It would seem that Los Lobos have played it safe with this one. Their newest record Native Sons is a cover album that pays tribute to the songs from the band’s homeland of Los Angeles and, whilst it’s a decent collection of … [Read more...] about Los Lobos: Native Sons – Review

Torres revels in a high energy, twisting and turning sound that feeds off all forms of love on her new album, Thirstier. Revolting against the gray drag of time, Thirstier, the new album from Mackenzie Scott (aka Torres) is a fine example of how to change up your sound in the right way. Featuring a bigger atmosphere than anything we've heard from her before, the record is … [Read more...] about Torres: Thirstier – Album Review

Happier Than Ever more than proves that Billie Eilish is doing better than she ever was - personally, sonically, and thematically.  The first time I ever listened to a Billie Eilish song wasn’t because I went out of my way to do it - I really didn’t have a choice in the matter. I watched the superhero horror flick Brightburn and sure enough, the ending credits featured … [Read more...] about Billie Eilish: Happier Than Ever – Review

It’s hard to believe that a second studio album could be so brilliant following a first that was so spellbinding, but Dave has managed just that.  Arguably one of the UK’s greatest rap exports at the moment, We’re All Alone In This Together matches Psychodrama and EP Game Over in its lyrical excellence, craftmanship and abundance of knowledge. The clarity and complexity of … [Read more...] about Dave: We’re All Alone In This Together – Review

The Silence Collective create an evolving, experimental listen that demands full attention on new record, RiverChants. Improvisational musicians The Silence Collective really have a way of painting a picture in your mind that is mesmerising and unique. New release, RiverChants is a powerful collaborative effort that really demands your full attention if you’re going to get … [Read more...] about The Silence Collective: RiverChants – Review