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Modal Soul

This month marks 20 years since Japanese producer and DJ Nujabes released his second and final album in his short lifetime. Now considered to be a classic, Modal Soul has become an inspirational piece to many...

Ronan O'Brien
2 days ago
9 min read

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See You, Madman… See You on the Other Side

Ozzy Osbourne has passed away, leaving behind a legacy forged in rebellion, resilience, and raw power. From Black Sabbath’s industrial doom to solo triumphs and the creation of Ozzfest, this tribute reflects on a life...

David Moya
4 months ago
5 min read

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The Art of Loving

By Olivia Dean

Olivia Dean is an artist with stardom in her future. On her second studio album, her balladry and warm vocals provide a beautiful narration of relationships and self-discovery. Olivia Dean Londoner Olivia Dean grew up...

Ronan O'Brien
2 days ago
7 min read
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From The Pyre

By The Last Dinner Party

The First Party that I saw The Last Dinner Party Much like many people, I first became aware of The Last Dinner Party from their track “Nothing Matters”. I gave their debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy, a listen once or...

Adam Kenny
2 days ago
6 min read
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Melt

By Not For Radio

The Marias have become a house name when it comes to moody, groovy indie pop. In 2024, the band went onto release their second album Submarine which went onto become one of the most beloved albums of the year. Tracks...

Adam Kenny
2 days ago
4 min read
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Big Money

By Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste Jon Batiste is an American singer, songwriter and all round musically inclined artist. His musical career has seen him performing with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Prince, Willie Nelson and many more. A multi...

Matt Lucey
2 days ago
5 min read
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A Whisper And A Sigh

By Syd Matters

Twenty-some years ago, as a young music lover, I remember going to many concerts, meeting many people, and discovering many new bands. I took a particular liking to one of them. One of my friends invited me to join him...

Richard Bodin
2 days ago
4 min read
EP and Singles

No Kings

By Jesse Welles

Intro to Jesse Welles Jesse Welles, an American guitarist and songwriter, has been steadily gaining more and more attention on his social media platforms. A long time musician, Welles has been involved in a number of...

Matt Lucey
2 days ago
3 min read

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Europe, Vivero Gardens Valencia

Walking Through Valencia to see Europe After a beautiful day in Valencia, we went for dinner near the Central Market, close to El Barrio del Carmen. The city was full of life, especially on a Friday night. Once we...

David Moya
2 weeks ago
6 min read

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Tron: Ares

By Joachim Rønning

When I first saw Tron as a child growing up in Ireland, arcades were still the stuff of American legend. We’d heard whispers of neon-lit dens filled with machines that swallowed quarters and spat out high scores, but...

Peter Burrows
2 weeks ago
3 min read
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Spinal Tap 2: The end continues

By Rob Reiner

After nearly four decades, Spinal Tap returns with a sequel that mixes nostalgia, absurdity, and a few standout laughs. While it delivers charm and memorable moments — including a Beatle cameo singing “Cups and Cakes” —...

Peter Burrows
1 month ago
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New Tarantula Era

Tarántula is a rock band from Valencia that started in the 1970s. After many years apart, the group has recently reunited. Want to know more about their story? Check out this article to explore their history. I was...

David Moya
2 months ago
9 min read

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Highway 61 Revisited

By Bob Dylan

Highway 61 Revisited turned 60… and, as usual, this kind of big anniversary makes a good excuse to turn back to this kind of album and have another look at it. If not an original or fresher look, at least an honest and...

Aurélien Noyer
2 weeks ago
12 min read
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Don’t Laugh It Off

By Hitsujibungaku

“more than words” Hitsujibungaku are an all women fronted J Rock band whom you may have actually heard of. They first came to my attention when their single “more than words”  became massively...

Adam Kenny
2 weeks ago
4 min read
EP and Singles

Im Dazed

By Trex

T-Rex, a staple of British rock, were formed in 1967 in London. Brought together by the leader Marc Bolan, this band was an iconic part of the music landscape in Britain at the time. While the majority of their music in...

Matt Lucey
2 weeks ago
4 min read
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Hard Road

By Christone Kingfish Ingram

Kingfish, A Prodigy I’ve mentioned Kingfish a number of times in past reviews. Just to reintroduce this legend, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, is a fantastic 26 year old blues musician from Mississippi. As a young...

Matt Lucey
2 weeks ago
5 min read
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Arthur Buck 2

By Arthur Buck

A superband is always an exciting thing to discover. You take accomplished talents from different backgrounds, bring them together, and see what new magic they can create. Despite a name that might suggest a solo act...

Richard Bodin
2 weeks ago
5 min read
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Ad Astra

By Ash

It’s easy to forget just how long ASH have been around — and how effortlessly they’ve kept doing what they do best. The Northern Irish trio may never have chased reinvention or grand statements, but that’s precisely...

Richard Bodin
2 weeks ago
5 min read
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Altar

By NewDad

Expectations and worries… To start, Altar is an album I’ve been eagerly but at times tentatively waiting for. Madra was one of the first albums I reviewed on the HiddenTrack and is still something I revisit...

Adam Kenny
2 weeks ago
5 min read
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Double Infinity

By Big Thief

Big time for Big Thief It’s been a pretty interesting past few years for Big Thief. Since 2020 lead singer and songwriter, Adrianne Lenker, released a new solo project called songs which has gone on to be incredibly...

Adam Kenny
4 weeks ago
6 min read
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I’m Only F**ing Myself

By Lola Young

Lola Young has been around for a few years already. After relative success in TV talent shows, she signed her first deal right before covid. So she had to stand strong and capitalise on the Internet at first with online...

Richard Bodin
4 weeks ago
5 min read
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Live Laugh Love

By Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt returns with his fifth studio album, Live Laugh Love. Three years on from the brilliant Sick! and the equally short Some Rap Songs, Earl is still laying his marker on modern hip-hop. Earl Sweatshirt...

Ronan O'Brien
4 weeks ago
9 min read
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The Life of a Showgirl

By Taylor Swift

A Dad’s Take on Taylor Swift’s New Album As a 45-year-old dad of a 12-year-old Taylor Swift superfan, I’ve heard more Taylor in the past few years than I ever imagined I would. From Fearless car singalongs to heated...

Peter Burrows
4 weeks ago
3 min read