EP Review: The Japanese House – Clean
It takes truly amazing talent and vision for one song to turn an unknown name into a rising pop force in little over half a year, and for Amber Bain,….
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EP Review: Blaenavon – Miss World
On their Facebook page Blaenavon list a number artists that have influenced their songwriting: “The Proclaimers (before they got shit), Joy Division, MF Doom, Miles Davis, Han Solo, Playwrights.” While….
EP Review: Charlène Blanchette – Toxique
These days, it’s hard to find good French music. The last good thing to really come out of our cousins across the English Channel was Gerald De Palmas, which were a….
Live Review: U2 – The O2, London
Even if you’re not a fan of U2 seeing them play live is quite a unique and impressive experience. The Irish rockers opened their set with ‘The Miracle (of Joey….
Album Review: Tori Kelly – Unbreakable Smile
Californian, Tori Kelly, originally caught attention of fans with covers (most notably Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin’ Bout You”) on her YouTube channel before recording two EP’s “Handmade Songs” and “Foreword“; leading….
Album Review: Deerhunter – Fading Frontier
A far cry from the junkyard-rock efforts achieved on their previous record, Monomania, Deerhunter have turned things down a notch on their new album, Fading Frontier. Written and inspired by….
Live Review: Ciaran Lavery – The Islington, London
Ciaran Lavery played an exquisite set at The Islington demonstrating his appeal as a fine songwriter and musician. Scottish musician, Callum Beattie, performed a wonderful support set to warm the crowd….
Live Review: Jerry Williams – The Barfly Camden, London
Jerry Williams performed an understated set at The Barfly, with unreserved song-writing skills and simple chord progressions; she is an intrepid and candid musician. The 19-year-old Portsmouth native opened the….
Album Review: Random Hand – Hit Reset
Having gifted the world with their politically-charged blend of punk, ska and metal over the last 13 years, Random Hand’s latest offering Hit Reset must come as something of a bittersweet….
Single Review: Christina Martin – Take Me Back In A Dream
Acclaimed Canadian musician Christina Martin released her fifth album I’ll Be Alright earlier this year and ‘Take Me Back In A Dream‘ is the record’s captivating new single that deserves….