Review

Billie Marten releases new album Flora Fauna and it's one that is pleasant, albeit lacking in some places. With strident basslines coupled with Billie Marten’s muted vocals, Flora Fauna is an interesting attempt at conveying the sense of total reinvention that Marten aims to do within this album. She says of the record: “I wasn't really treating myself very well – I wasn't … [Read more...] about Billie Marten: Flora Fauna – Review

Echo Us take the listener on a slowly unravelling journey of ethereal loveliness on album The Windsong Spires. Portland-based ambient progressive rock project Echo Us know how to get in your head and never leave. Fronted by Ethan Matthews’ the subtle flows and heightened builds ups dance through your senses and refuse to leave, in a good way. New album The Windsong Spires … [Read more...] about Echo Us: The Windsong Spires – Review

Striking whilst the iron’s hot – Cirith Ungol capitalise masterfully with Half Past Human, an EP for the ages.  There was much speculation that arose around Cirith Ungol when the band announced what would have been their first album in over 30 years, with 2020’s Forever Black. Well, far be it from them to cease whilst the wheels are greased, as just a year later, and Ungol … [Read more...] about Cirith Ungol: Half Past Human – EP Review

Will Jackson gives the listener a delightful Americana world to get lost in with his album, Songs from the Briarpatch. Nashville-based artist Will Jackson loves his hometown, and it’s immediately apparent on album, Songs from the Briarpatch. Featuring a soulful and inviting sound throughout, Jackson manages to both encapsulate and entertain the listener through settled … [Read more...] about Will Jackson: Songs From the Briarpatch – Review

Icelandic songwriter Kaktus Einarsson has given us his innovative debut album, Kick The Ladder, laden with experimental soundscapes. I’ll say this right away: you’ll be wanting a pair of headphones to fully appreciate this record. The layering as well as the rich combination of sounds make Kick The Ladder full of musical Easter eggs that may easily be missed otherwise. In … [Read more...] about Kaktus Einarsson: Kick The Ladder – Review

She may still be young, but Olivia Rodrigo has a strong writing talent and vocals to match on debut album, Sour.  To say that singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo’s life has changed significantly in the past year would be an extreme understatement, to say the least. The star found success on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series in the role of Nini … [Read more...] about Olivia Rodrigo: Sour – Album Review