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Revolver

I have always been fascinated by the year 1967. So many legendary albums came out that year. But none of it would have happened without all different choices and changes that occurred in 1966. There were societal changes of course, new psychedelic...

My Chemical Romance – Long Live the Black Parade

Get out your face paint, ripped jeans and black coats, the Black Parade has returned after 20 years of marching. Emos from near and far gathered for one out of the three sold out shows in Wembley Stadium, London. I was one of the lucky few who were...

Primavera Sound Barcelona – The Greatest Festival on Earth

For people who like to stay up late and listen to all genres of music. Primavera Sound is not just a festival, but an institution for people who simply love music. Every year it boasts an impressive line up, released in full in September, leaving 8...

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Revolver

By The Beatles

I have always been fascinated by the year 1967. So many legendary albums came out that year. But none of it would have happened without all different choices and changes that occurred in 1966. There were societal...

Good!

Enduro

By Wills Van Doorn

Enigmatic Brunch Records, an independent label from Kansas released an album by Eggs On Mars a couple of months ago that really got my attention. They seem to specialise in music with a retro vibe reminiscent of sunny...

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Frozen Charlotte

By Jack White

Only 2 months ago, I reviewed a release from the multitalented Jack White. At the time, White had just released a single, “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs”. This was released was anticipation of an album coming out on July...

Nice / Not too bad

Foreign tongues

By Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones need no introduction. Aside from the fact that I just recently reviewed the teaser single for this album, The Stones have been in the zeitgeist since the 60s. They truly are titans of the music...

Awesome!

Wildflower

By The Avalanches

This month marks 10 years since The Avalanches released their sophomore album, Wildflower. 16 years from their debut, the sample masters delivered another fantastic display of their talents. The Plunderphonics Before...

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Cry Baby

By Vince Staples

Vince Staples returns with his seventh studio album. A huge deviation in style sees Vince explore a rock-infused sound and topics of black oppression in the US of A. Long Beach Boy Born in the infamous Compton...

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The Qid From South

By DATQIDEXCEL

Limerick rapper DATQIDEXCEL announced himself to the music scene with his debut mixtape, The Qid From South. A local artist that somehow escaped me, I was delighted to discover this hidden talent of late. The Man Behind...

Awesome!

Masks off

By Jesse Welles

Jesse Allen Breckenridge Wells Is an American singer/songwriter/activist/guitarist who has taken the world by storm in recent years. Jesse began his music career at the age of 11, making his own music and burning it...

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Lex Legion

By Lex Legion

Those Amazing Dark Years Back in the 1980s, albums like Them, Abigail, Conspiracy, and The Eye (without Mickey Dee) set a standard that few bands have ever matched. These were terrifying, brilliantly crafted concept...