British jazz hero Nat Birchall releases a lockdown masterwork is a Sun Ra-inspired cosmic blast of psychedelic sci-fi jazz that caresses and enchants. For a number of years the saxophonist, composer, arranger and band leader Nat Birchall has steadily and quietly garnered an impassioned cult following and a sturdy reputation as a skilful purveyor of exotic, spiritually … [Read more...] about Nat Birchall: Mysticism Of Sound – Review
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Ellie Goulding: Brightest Blue – Review
Ellie Goulding has released her fifth studio album and it’s nothing shy of perfection. Bringing together eighteen gorgeous and uplifting tracks, Goulding’s versatility is impossible to question. She makes the listener's self-esteem skyrocket and understands that they can do just fine on their own. Kicking off the album with Start we hear an applaud from what we can assume as … [Read more...] about Ellie Goulding: Brightest Blue – Review
DMA’S: THE GLOW – Album Review
To the delight of the indie rock world, DMA’S have finally ended the wait for the release of their much anticipated, heavily desired, third album, THE GLOW. Since they released hit single Silver all the way back in October last year, the Aussie three-piece have been teasing their fans by releasing dribs and drabs of music between then and now. The band has shaken the indie … [Read more...] about DMA’S: THE GLOW – Album Review
Julianna Barwick: Healing Is A Miracle – Review
Ambient sculptor, songwriter and one-woman choir Julianna Barwick returns with new pals for a regenerative exploration of the human body’s capacity to heal itself. The Louisiana-born singer, songwriter and producer Julianna Barwick stretches, manipulates and layers her ethereal and angelic vocals as a sea of wordless loops and aquatic drones that nestle between the sound of … [Read more...] about Julianna Barwick: Healing Is A Miracle – Review
Adeline: Intérimes – EP Review
French musician Adeline captivates us with her funky ode to time and a keen ear for beats and melody on her new EP Intérimes. Formerly lead singer of nu-disco group Escort, Adeline has been showcasing her talent not only as a singer but also as a songwriter, bass player and producer. Her latest release, Intérimes, is her second solo effort. Stating she is “still … [Read more...] about Adeline: Intérimes – EP Review
Rufus Wainwright: Unfollow The Rules – Review
Flamboyant Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright wrestles with creeping middle age and harks back to past baroque glories on an opulent set of orch-pop throwbacks. Having waded into operatic and Shakespeare sonnet waters on his most recent efforts, Rufus Wainwright’s return to his trademark sleek ‘popera’ sound on his first pop-oriented work since 2012’s Mark … [Read more...] about Rufus Wainwright: Unfollow The Rules – Review