Californian four-piece, Joyce Manor, release a delightful compilation of rarities, with vastly contrasting halves. Hailing from Torrance, California and named after an apartment complex in the city, Joyce Manor clearly have an affinity for where they’ve been raised. Songs From Northern Torrance compiled early material – from their beginnings as an acoustic … [Read more...] about Joyce Manor: Songs From Northern Torrance – Review
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Janet Devlin: Confessional – Review
Janet Devlin draws strength from a tumultuous ten years on the insightful and intriguing record, Confessional. 25-year-old Northern Irish singer Janet Devlin has gone through a lot for such a young age. From battling with mental illnesses such as anorexia, self-harm and alcoholism, the last decade has forced the once shy teenager to mature and take a firm grip on her life. … [Read more...] about Janet Devlin: Confessional – Review
Mt. Joy: Rearrange Us – Album Review
Mt. Joy have created a harmonious sound, suitable for all scenarios via their brand new album Rearrange Us. It is a record that oozes relaxation and positivity and has the ability to fill any room, even during these strange times of isolation and lockdown. Whether you’re taking a long walk to get some air, writing something new, creating a masterpiece or simply chilling in … [Read more...] about Mt. Joy: Rearrange Us – Album Review
Vistas: Everything Changes In The End – Review
Vistas create the perfect indie-summer anthems on new album Everything Changes In The End, but have nowhere to play them. It’s a strange world at the moment, but indie revellers Vistas are here to remind us that upbeat indie and summer vibes can still be enjoyed at home with new album Everything Changes In The End. Although this will only be for some; it all depends whether … [Read more...] about Vistas: Everything Changes In The End – Review
Katie Von Schleicher: Consummation – Review
The third, shape-shifting album from the Brooklyn singer-songwriter Katie Von Schleicher is a minor break-up classic of confessional chamber-pop and electronic psych-rock, propelled by urgency, despair and a willingness to take intriguing left turns. The New York-based artist Katie Von Schleicher is no shrinking violet. On her latest adventure, Consummation, she has … [Read more...] about Katie Von Schleicher: Consummation – Review
Nicole Atkins: Italian Ice – Album Review
Nicole Atkins breathes life into new album Italian Ice, drawing on a strong lineup of musicians amidst a genre-hopping and emotional journey. The latest album from Nicole Atkins, Italian Ice, was recorded in the greatly respected Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and features members of the Bad Seeds, Dap-Kings, the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and more. Genre-hopping is … [Read more...] about Nicole Atkins: Italian Ice – Album Review