Barenaked Ladies have bestowed upon us their latest record Detour de Force – and boy does it give the listener a lot to think about. Described as ‘a testament to time well-spent’, Barenaked Ladies’ new album Detour de Force certainly lives up to this statement. Musically diverse and lyrically masterful, this record succeeds in covering a real range of emotions. “This record … [Read more...] about Barenaked Ladies: Detour de Force – Review
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Gang Of Youths: total serene – EP Review
Gang of Youths release surprise 3-track EP total serene, showcasing a subtle update to their all-encompassing sound. Gang of Youths are one of those bands that can just bring a smile to your face. With the excellent Go Farther in Lightness released which seems like an eternity ago back in 2017, fans have been gagging for a new full-length, and finally we could be on the … [Read more...] about Gang Of Youths: total serene – EP Review
Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble: Na Zala Zala – Review
Rey Sapienz collaborates with Papalas Palata and Fresh Dougis culminating in the debut album Na Zala Zala for their collective The Congo Techno Ensemble. The trio’s aim was to use their artistry to express the past, present and future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, drawing on Sapienz’s experiences of the Second Congo War. Rey Sapienz’s work has been described as … [Read more...] about Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble: Na Zala Zala – Review
High Fidelity: Series Soundtrack Review
We take in the vinyl soundtrack release for the 10-part series reimagining of Nick Hornby’s book, High Fidelity. There are not many fictional books or movies based around vinyl, but if you’re a fan of the format then it’s likely you’ve read Nick Hornby’s novel, High Fidelity. First published in 1995, the book follows Rob Fleming - a mid-thirties man who owns a record shop in … [Read more...] about High Fidelity: Series Soundtrack Review
Silvertwin: Silvertwin – Album Review
The self-titled debut studio album from Silvertwin is an infectiously enjoyable and oddly nostalgic throwback to the Beatles sound. Have you ever come across a band (or a solo artist for that matter) that you absolutely adore but for whatever reason, they just aren’t in the mainstream eye and wonder how that’s possible? Well, that’s exactly how I feel about UK-based band, … [Read more...] about Silvertwin: Silvertwin – Album Review
Justin Courtney Pierre: The Price of Salt EP – Review
Justin Courtney Pierre dives into his past to make sense of his future on new EP, The Price of Salt. Motion City Soundtrack frontman Justin Courtney Pierre appears to be enjoying his recent solo projects. Hot on the tail of his recently released EP An Anthropologist on Mars comes a further five tracks in the shape of The Price of Salt EP, this time giving an even more … [Read more...] about Justin Courtney Pierre: The Price of Salt EP – Review