The Hidden Track

Revolver at 60: When The Beatles Changed Forever

Legendary!!

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...

Enduro

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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...

Frozen Charlotte

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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...

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Too High to Cut My Hair

By Little Feat

History of the Band Little Feat The band Little Feat formed in the year 1969 in California by vocalist and guitarist Lowell George. They originally also consisted of bassist Roy Estrada (both of whom formerly played...

Moon Safari Legendary!!

Moon Safari

By Air

Coming up with a debut album is tricky for any artists. Finding the original idea that will work, discovering one’s own sound, the proper balance between members of a band. « Slow and steady wins the race » as...

Legendary!!

The Bends

By Radiohead

A Masterpiece Born from Pain and Perseverance One day at school, a long time ago, I noticed a quote on my friend’s pencil case: “I used to fly like Peter Pan / All the children flew and I touched their hands...

Awesome!

 第八作品集『無題』

By Downy

I have to say, writing for this webzine leads me to some surprises—and I love it. I was browsing recent releases to find something interesting to bring to your attention, there it was: Downy’s latest release, 第八作品集『無題』...

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Glutton For Punishment

By Heartworms

“One to Watch,” according to The Guardian. A cover feature and five stars from NME. Many other glowing reviews. A haunting album cover—I’ve been known to dive into a new album solely because the artwork...

Nice / Not too bad

Heartache In Room 14

By The Altons

The Altons, from Southeast LA, have made a name for themselves over the past 10 years in the soul revival world—so much so that Mary J. Blige sampled their song When You Go (That’s When You’ll Know) on her Grammy...

Pinball Wanderer by Andy Bell Awesome!

Pinball Wanderer

By Andy Bell

Andy Bell is an incredibly busy and prolific musician. With a career spanning over four decades, he has played with numerous bands—including Ride and Oasis—as well as pursued a solo career. In less than a year, the...

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The Red Album (vol. 1)

By Carsie Blanton

Carsie Blanton is an American folk singer and songwriter, full of communicative energy and revolutionary optimism. She has released eight albums and three EPs over the past 20 years, all independently, using a pay-as...

House in the Woods cover art Awesome!

House In The Woods

By Low Roar

Ryan Karazija (1982 – 2022) Ryan Karazija tragically passed away in 2022 on the 22nd of October. The founder, lead singer, the idea and core of Low Roar from the first album to their last in life and after death...

Physical Graffiti Front Cover - by day Legendary!!

Physical Graffiti

By Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti: A 50-Year Legacy Led Zeppelin’s sixth album, Physical Graffiti, was released in 1975, making it 50 years old this February. It followed a nearly two-year hiatus after their...

The Bad Fire, By Mogwai Awesome!

The Bad Fire

By Mogwai

Even though the band is quite discreet in the media, Mogwai has been around for 30 years. Over the years, they have released ten albums, continually evolving their music. Their last album, As The Love Continues...

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Madra

By NewDad

It’s difficult to set yourself apart in the world of indie rock where it seems like every dude you meet who has a pedal and listens to way too much Smashing Pumpkins (and that’s coming from a Smashing Pumpkins fan)...

Broken English - Marianne Faithfull Legendary!!

Broken English

By Marianne Faithfull

A Triumphant Return After Years of Hardship In 1979, Marianne Faithfull made a powerful comeback with her most iconic album, Broken English. It was her first major release since Love in a Mist (1967), following a...

Legendary!!

Led Zeppelin IV

By Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin defined rock. They Still do. Forty-five years after their amicable breakup, they still hold true as a staple of the genre. Jimmy Page, an era-defining guitarist, had a background as a studio musician. He...

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PowerNerd

By Devin Townsend

Devin Townsend is one of those unique talents that almost defies classification. Over a career spanning more than thirty years (and almost as many musical genres!), he has developed a style that is so distinctly his own...

Nice / Not too bad

Look Up

By Ringo Starr

The Beatles are rightly considered one of the most, if not the most, famous rock bands of all time. They were there almost from the start of the genre’s popularization and etched their name into the annals of rock and...