The sky is falling in the background From airport music (shout out Brian Eno) to fill in the void, to soundtracks for shows such as Normal People. To fill the space while adding to the atmosphere and tone of...
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Arthur Buck 2
By Arthur BuckA 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
(What’s the Story) Morning Glory? (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
By Oasis30 years ago saw the release of Oasis’ sophomore album. One of the best-selling albums of all time, it’s a defining feature of the Britpop era. This month, Oasis invite us to re-experience the genius that is...
To Know You Is to Love You
By Joe Bonamassa, Michael McDonald, Susan Tedeschi, Derek TrucksIntro to Joe and the Others Involved Last month, Joe Bonamassa, along with a group of other artists, announced that they would be compiling a tribute album to BB King. Bonamassa himself had a rich friendship with BB...
I’m Only F**ing Myself
By Lola YoungLola 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...
Double Infinity
By Big ThiefBig 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...
Live Laugh Love
By Earl SweatshirtEarl 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...
Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You
By Ethel CainStory of Ethel Cain It wasn’t that long ago when we had from Ethel Cain. Earlier this year Ethel, who’s real name is Hayden Silas Anhedönia. They released their ambient project Perverts, which had taken on an a dreary...
The Life of a Showgirl
By Taylor SwiftA 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
Otis Blue
By Otis ReddingSixty years ago — in July 1965, under the sweltering Memphis heat — Otis Redding walked into Stax Studios and, in just twenty-four hours, recorded one of the defining albums of soul music. Otis Blue wasn’t simply made —...
The Hives Forever Forever The Hives
By The HivesTwenty years ago, I walked out of one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. To be honest, I was on the fence about going — until I noticed that Blues Explosion were the support act. But it was The Hives who floored me. I...
Strange Brew
By Jeff Russo, Noah HawleyThe Alien Franchise Alien has been counted amongst the best sci-fi horror franchises of all time. Ever since 1979, the movies have been instilling fear in fans. One of the most important aspects of horror movies (and...
A Tonic for the Troops
By The Boomtown RatsThe 1970’s were tumultuous times in Ireland; with civil rights issues, church-led domineering and political corruption rife. All of these socioeconomic issues had one hell of a soundtrack however, courtesy of Thin...
Ain’t Done With the Blues
By Buddy GuyFrom his early days in Louisiana to sharing the stage with legends like Clapton and Zeppelin, Buddy Guy has shaped the sound of modern blues. Now, at 89, he releases Ain’t Done With the Blues, an album that both honors...
No Rain, No Flowers
By The Black KeysThe Black Keys have built a career on raw blues-rock riffs, gritty energy, and an unmistakable two-man chemistry. Two decades on from their basement beginnings in Akron, Ohio, the duo return with a new album that shows...
The Clearing
By Wolf AliceUK Indie Darlings Wolf Alice are one of the most beloved indie bands to come out of the 2010 UK music scene. Lead by Ellie Rowsell and Joff Odie, Wolf Alice have gone on to create quite a decent catalogue for themselves...
