Review

Antipodean crate-diggers and baroque collagists The Avalanches harness the power of collaboration in conjuring 2020’s finest sunbeam psychedelia.  Melbourne’s premier exponents of ‘plunderphonic pop’, The Avalanches, laboured for sixteen years to produce a sequel to their dazzling patchwork of samples, Since I Left You; when the equally blissful Wildflower finally arrived, … [Read more...] about The Avalanches: We Will Always Love You – Review

Meditative singer-songwriter and post-dubstep poster boy James Blake rounds off the year with a stripped-down EP of covers of classic songs, some of which were debuted during his Lockdown request sessions.  James Blake has kept himself busy during this tumultuous year by taking requests from fans for cover versions of other artists’ material and performing them on social … [Read more...] about James Blake: Covers EP – Review

Taylor Swift surprises the world once again with 9th record, evermore, a ‘sister album’ to her well received folklore. 2020 may have been a tumultuous and anxious year for many, but one positive that has arrived out of the pandemic is the amount of creativity from the music industry. Lockdown albums, special releases, online gigs, and tailored tracks have kept us entertained … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift: evermore – Album Review

Other Lives have given us a snapshot of the initial workings of their previous album with Sicily Sessions. Making a decent album that consists entirely of demos always carries with it an element of risk. The final releases are already out and the early drafts may seem underwhelming in comparison. However, this is not the case for Sicily Sessions – a collection of tracks that … [Read more...] about Other Lives: Sicily Sessions – Review

Patricia Lalor creates subtle lo-fi alt pop soundscapes on the moving EP, This is How We Connect, While You Stand So Tall. Patricia Lalor may be young, but her emotional maturity and songwriting skills are there for all to see. The 15-year-old has already released two well-received EP’s and the third, This is How We Connect, While You Stand So Tall, offers more lo-fi alt-pop … [Read more...] about Patricia Lalor: This Is How We Connect, While You Stand So Tall – EP Review

Think of Spring takes the essence of Billie Holiday whilst stripping it back to reveal the beauty and sincerity that M.Ward harnesses with ease. Covering one of the greats in Billie Holiday would be a daunting task for many musicians. M. Ward, however, has taken it in his stride with his latest album release, Think of Spring. Hot on the heels of his Wonderful Migration … [Read more...] about M. Ward: Think Of Spring – Review