When Rolling Stone Magazine does a Top 500 of something, it always causes a lot of debates. I mean, in what world are David Gilmour only ranked #28, Clapton #35 and Rory Gallagher #175 ad the greatest...
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In Sound To All
By ISTAISTA caught my attention a couple of months ago with their single “Crusher”. It opens with a subdued synth line before progressively building into louder, juicier bass and guitar riffs. The energy somehow reminded me of...
Pyschopomp
By Japanese BreakfastJapanese Breakfast, fronted by Michelle Zauner, has become one of the most prolific and beloved indie acts of the late 2010s and 2020s. Jubilee, released in 2021, was on many people’s AOTY upon release. In that same...
Adam Kenny
Don’t Settle (Vol 1. – Transmission East)
By Glen HansardAs a huge fan of The Frames, I’ve always had a complicated relationship with Glen Hansard as a solo artist. That has nothing to do with his talent. I genuinely think Hansard belongs among the finest songwriters of our...
Peter Burrows
In The Stars
By Rolling StonesI hardly think the Stones need much of an introduction. An inarguable pillar of the Rock world, the Stones have been in the Zeitgeist since the 60s. With Jagger’s iconic moves inspiring song’s, Keith’s longevity...
Everything is Great
By Carsie Blanton, The Burning HellDuring our last interview with Carsie Blanton, she announced a new album in collaboration with The Burning Hell ahead of their upcoming European tour. Everything is Great came out last week and the least I could say is...
Superbloom
By Jessie WareDance-pop queen Jessie Ware returns with another helping of what people love. On her sixth studio album, Superbloom, the Londoner navigates between the dancefloor and the bedroom on a multifaceted project. Dancing Queen...
Overnight Delivery
By Delicate SteveIntro to delicate Steve Delicate Steve, AKA Steve Marion, is an American musician who has gained attention in recent years. Steve, born in New Jersey, was planning his career in music from the start. Before leaving high...
God and the Broken Ribs
By Jack WhiteBackground of Jack Jack White is one of the most renowned rock musicians of the early 2000s. Jack was a core member of the band, The White Stripes, with his then wife, Meg White. Born in Detroit, Jack would build up his...
AN INSATIABLE HIGH
By Masayoshi TakanakaSUMMER IS HERE We’re getting to that time of the year. The rain is less frequent. Evenings are getting longer. Evening sunsets are looking like cotton candy that you wish you could slurp up. The beach is calling. Summer...
The Ramones
By The RamonesIn the mid-seventies, when popular music leaned toward the spectacular theatrics of glam-rock or the dazzling virtuosity of prog rock, a band of thug-looking lads from Queens, going by the name of The Ramones, were...
Aftermath
By Rolling StonesThe Stones The Rolling Stones stand tall in the rock world to this day. They are considered by most to amongst the most influential bands of all time. Debuting with their self-titled album in 1964, they became natural...
You’re not a Ghost Anymore: FAITH
By Joseph ArthurThe first time I heard Joseph Arthur, twenty-something years ago, his voice instantly fascinated me: raspy, deep, literally haunting. Beyond the voice, his very personal touch of indie rock music, made him one of those...
Valley Of Distraction
By TankusI don’t know how I have missed them so far, but I did. Tankus —formerly known as Tankus The Henge— has been around for the past twenty years, and they produce the kind of music I simply love to hear. They blend...
On The Boards
By Rory Gallagher, TasteOn The Boards is a special album for me as it was the first of Rory I had listened to from his days in Taste. It was evident from the first song that his more recent style, whilst slightly changed still carries those...
Peace in Mind
By Paul SherryI was recently recommended a new artist to check out. Paul Sherry. Now, I get recommended artists by friends, family and coworkers constantly. Sometimes I enjoy them. Other times, I nod along and say “I can see why you...
Inspired Conflicts
By Alpine SkiesUsually in my reviews, I like to give a bit of an introduction to the band. Alpine Skies, however, are relatively new on the scene, and so, we look more to their future than their past. A Dublin based band, this duo...
