Review

Following in the footsteps of his previous album, Mainstream Sellout is yet another head-thrashing, pop-punk thrill-ride even with some big flaws.  When it comes to Machine Gun Kelly’s rap music, I’m not a fan whatsoever. I’ve listened to his entire discography and the only song of his from his rap career that I actually enjoy is At My Best featuring Hailee Steinfeld … [Read more...] about Machine Gun Kelly: Mainstream Sellout – Review

Back In Black is set to be Cypress Hill’s final “traditional release” as a hip-hop group.  While this may come as a disappointment to some, these hip-hop moguls should be applauded for drawing their esteemed music career to a close in a dignified manner. The album presents 10 tracks, all making use of digestible verse-chorus structures, a variety of flows and true hip hop … [Read more...] about Cypress Hill: Back in Black – Review

The Ninth Wave’s sophomore album is a delightfully impressive, multi-layered alternative rock treat to behold.  In 2019, The Ninth Wave - consisting of Haydn Park-Patterson and Millie Kidd with Kyalo Searle-Mbullu and Calum Stewart accompanying on synths and drums - released their debut studio album Infancy, which landed the group nominations for AIM Album of the Year … [Read more...] about The Ninth Wave: Heavy Like A Headache – Review

Charli XCX’s final album with Atlantic Records feels more like the rise of a phoenix than a swan song. “I crashed my car into the bridge, I watched, I let it burn,” Charli XCX chants on Icona Pop’s I Love It, one of her most well-known singles as a featuring artist to anyone that owned a radio in 2012. Ten years later, she’s rising from the ashes of her burning car like a … [Read more...] about Charli XCX: CRASH – Review

1st Base Runner enlists the help of Bryan Ellis to create a powerful and intensely personal EP in Ellis. Collaborating can sometimes bring out the best in both parties. That certainly seems to be the case with new EP Ellis, a joint venture from 1st Base Runner and Bryan Ellis. With a more lively feel than earlier 1st Base Runner material, the EP manages to create a hazy yet … [Read more...] about 1st Base Runner: Ellis EP – Review

Benny the Butcher brings us the fourth instalment of Tana Talks, taking a broader outlook on life and utilising a fuller sound than the previous three releases.  Benny’s musical content has grown to talk about adult topics and take a grounded approach to issues. That said, a sense of authenticity and hip-hop homage pervades the release, with Benny never forgetting his worth … [Read more...] about Benny the Butcher: Tana Talk 4 – Review