'Who Am I?' stuffs itself with impactful numbers that cement Pale Waves as the hottest pop-punk property. “I keep wishing you would change… change…” – chanted not only by Heather Baron-Gracie and her fugitives, all grown up as they embark one of the most anticipated sophomore voyages to date but by an industry that hissed [...]
Establishing a rich soundscape and charming songcraft, Arlo Parks confidently dons the crown of an ‘artist of a generation’. ★★★★★/5 At just 20 years old, Arlo Parks has a poetic voice that already oozes with wisdom. The London native's brand new debut album ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’ is a testament to this, stacked full of parables [...]
The album conjured in the “womb”, Shame’s youngest child ‘Drunk Tank Pink’ is born. ★★★★★/5 It’s been three long and gruelling years since the release of Shame’s debut album ‘Songs of Praise’, two years of exhausting touring for the band, and one of reoccurring isolation when their sophomore was planned to be delivered to us. [...]
As the crowd roars into life at the very start of this album, we’re transported back to the care-free days of live music. Those attending this show in November 2019 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Bombay Bicycle Club’s debut album ‘I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose’ didn’t know how good they had [...]
After five-years without releasing any music, ex-enemy frontman Tom Clarke returns with an intriguing tale that started back in 1979, with the XTC song ‘Making plans for Nigel’ Since 2016, he’s been touring the country playing an acoustic performance of 'We’ll Live and Die in These Towns' to many The Enemy fans, but over the [...]
New music champion Marc Rossiter creates an independent album 'Brits & Pieces' in which unsigned bands from around the country have been compiled to celebrate some of the freshest and, newest bands. Inspired by the compilation albums of the 90s, Rossiter became a strong advocate for new music and emerging talent. At a time where [...]
Perhaps with Taylor Swift’s sixth studio album, the analogy ‘never judge a book by its cover’ has never been more deserved. 'Reputation' sells itself as a boisterous depiction of a woman so confident and unforgiving, she is pursued by infamy. Behind this façade, the album reveals itself to be a story of love when it [...]
'Apart', released 30th October, is the Swedish singers’ second studio record, forged earlier this year in a state of isolation. Following a grueling tour schedule that allowed enough distraction to keep the rain of a break-up far enough away, finding herself back within a comfortable four walls forced LÉON to break. And despite what the [...]
Hot out of Liverpool, Red Rum Club are back with a bang and, delivering their sophomore record 'The Hollow Of Humdrum'. It’s groovy; packs a punch and definitely isn’t to be slept on! After having great success with their debut 'Matador' last year, without a doubt, this album is a top answer to follow with. [...]
The new outfit 'Ohms' from long-standing band Deftones has finally arrived after a long four-year wait since their prior 'Gore'. ★★.5/5 I went in pretty much blind before listening to 'Ohms', not listening to either of the two singles that led up to the release, and being someone who enjoyed 'Gore', I had high expectations. [...]
