Tindersticks’ thirteenth studio, Distractions, feels like more a subtle gear change than a stop-gap Lockdown album; its murky beauty marks thirty years of going against the grain. Tindersticks have long become used to being ahead of, and out of step, with their times; their labyrinthine, revelatory and poll-winning debut in 1993 served up an anachronistic set of lushly … [Read more...] about Tindersticks: Distractions – Review
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Sia: Music – Album Review
In tune or tone-deaf? Whilst it includes some great tracks overall, Music, the latest album from Sia, is a little on the mediocre side. It’s no secret that Sia’s new film Music has sparked widespread controversy for its depiction of autism. The film is described as ‘a wholly original exploration of the healing power of love and the importance of community’ and features Sia’s … [Read more...] about Sia: Music – Album Review
Pale Waves: Who Am I? – Album Review
Pale Waves are always ready to bring the energy back on the hot new album, Who Am I though fun-loving choruses and big messages. Pale Waves, fronted by singer Heather Baron-Gracie may take you back in time to your old school punk days, but make sure to look around before you practise your epic air guitar moves. A top feature to notice on Who Am I? is the extremely catchy … [Read more...] about Pale Waves: Who Am I? – Album Review
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: New Fragility – Review
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah return with an emotionally layered and topic-laden album in New Fragility. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, aka Alec Ounsworth, is not afraid to confront demons, face monsters and speak his mind. He carries on his boldness both lyrically and musically on album New Fragility, taking on political mindsets, mental health and past injustices amongst indie-folk … [Read more...] about Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: New Fragility – Review
Oneo Fakind: The Coniologist – Review
The duo Oneo Fakind surprise on track The Coniologist with a twisting and turning eclectic mix of electronica and ambience. It’s fair to say that Oneo Fakind have a plethora of ideas to play with when it comes to electronic-based music. Track The Coniologist is testament to this, twisting and turning through dark atmospheres to warm, crackling sections, the flow can … [Read more...] about Oneo Fakind: The Coniologist – Review
Keen Garrity: Get Big – Album Review
Keen Garrity takes us on a mesmerising journey throughout her country-tinged debut album, Get Big. Knoxville, Tennessee native Keen Garrity really has a way with storytelling that is unleashed on her debut album, Get Big. Using her words to structure thrilling tales that jump into your imagination, the artist backs this up with a mix of sinister and playful country melodies … [Read more...] about Keen Garrity: Get Big – Album Review