Although Maroon 5 is slowly but surely finding their footing again, their latest studio album Jordi still suffers from the same problems we are used to. It’s kind of fascinating to think about how Maroon 5’s popularity seems to have ebbed these days seeing as how, especially in the late 2000s and early 2010s, they were on fire and released hit after hit which radio … [Read more...] about Maroon 5: Jordi – Album Review
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GEISTE: Retrogrades – EP Review
GEISTE delves into impressive flows and genre-defying sounds on the new EP, Retrogrades. It’s fair to say that GEISTE has swept up traction in the UK music industry over the past year. Following the release of her debut album, Utopia, the St Tropez born songstress was signed to the Liverpool label Snide Records and selected as one of the INES Showcase Festival Network’s 79 … [Read more...] about GEISTE: Retrogrades – EP Review
Ash: 1977 – 25th Anniversary Live Online Review
Ash treat their fans to a live and online playthrough of debut album 1977 as part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations. It’s hard to believe that many of the beloved Britpop albums of the 90s are starting to turn 25 years old. We’ve already had Oasis’ What’s The Story Morning Glory, Pulp’s Different Class and Supergrass’s I Should Coco hit the milestone in 2020, and as 2021 … [Read more...] about Ash: 1977 – 25th Anniversary Live Online Review
Smoke DZA: The Hustler’s Catalog 2
Smoke DZA is known for being a prolific battle rapper, ghostwriter and collaborator, all of which are evident on his latest release: The Hustler’s Catalog 2. Amongst the dense lyricism and extensive collaborations is the core aim to represent East Coast rap in new, multifaceted ways. Driven by a desire to move beyond the “weed rapper” label, DZA expands his East Coast heavy … [Read more...] about Smoke DZA: The Hustler’s Catalog 2
Rise Against: Nowhere Generation – Review
Politically charged and unapologetic in its approach, the latest album from Rise Against, Nowhere Generation, does not hold back when it comes to criticising the way in which America’s younger generations have drawn the short straw. Four years after their 2017 album Wolves, Rise Against are back with another musical remark on society. The result is eleven tracks’ worth of … [Read more...] about Rise Against: Nowhere Generation – Review
Crowded House: Dreamers Are Waiting – Review
On their newest album, Crowded House reunite to make one majorly delightful soft indie rock album. Crowded House is one of those bands that feel like they’ve always been there. They had quite a few hits back in their glory days (1980s to early 90s), but none were as big as their single Don’t Dream It’s Over from their self-titled debut studio album, released in … [Read more...] about Crowded House: Dreamers Are Waiting – Review