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Thread of Stone

Kaneko Ayano as…kanekoayano Kaneko Ayano is a Japanese singer songwriter. kanekoayano is the name of the band and comes from the front woman Kaneko Ayano. Kaneko has been around for some time, and has...

The Colour Green

There is a certain kind of music that does not shout to be heard but instead seeps into your life like a welcome draft of warm air through a door you didn’t know was open. Imelda Kehoe’s latest offering, The...

Safe

Galway based band NewDad have had an intersting couple of years or so. From their MADRA album releasing to positive reception from both critics and fans, to the album’s art going viral in China , NewDad have...

Till the Morning by Brian D'Addario

Till the Morning

By Brian D'Addario

The Lemon Twig? Till the Morning comes from singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of The Lemon Twigs Brian D’Addario. Brian made his initial splash with The Lemon Twigs with his brother Michael. The Lemon Twigs are far...

Moon Safari

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...

Mo Léan

By Róis

A New Voice in Irish Music: I was recently recommended to listen to Mo Léan, an album released last year that was nominated for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize for Best Irish Album of 2024. Mo Léan is the work of Rois (Rose...

Hackney Diamonds

By Rolling Stones

The Band to Date Hackney Diamonds is the latest release of The Rolling Stones. The legendary rock band, who initially formed in 1962, are amongst the most influential and long lived bands in the world. With such ground...

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...

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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』...

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...

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

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...

House in the Woods cover art

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

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

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...

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...

Broken English - Marianne Faithfull

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...

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)...