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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Spirit’s Not Broken

By Ben Reel

Ben Reel Himself There’s something reassuring about artists who simply never stop. Ben Reel is one of those musicians — relentlessly creative and deeply committed. Spirit’s Not Broken is his latest reminder that...

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Connections

By Hermitage Green

As Hermitage Green is getting ready for their fifteenth-anniversary concerts in Limerick’s King John Castle and Whelan’s in Dublin, what better occasion to rediscover their latest and more adventurous album: Connections...

Seeking Darkness Covert Art Awesome!

Seeking Darkness

By Humeric

Humeric is not a name you’re going to be too familiar with unless you are keeping an eye on Parannoul. The pseudonym for shoegaze, ambient noise rock project from a South Korean artist that is mostly known as Parannoul...

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Bloodline

By Mon Rovîa

There are debut albums that introduce an artist, and others that quietly lay out an entire life. Bloodlines belongs firmly to the latter. It is not simply a collection of songs, but a carefully shaped narrative in which...

West End Girl Cover Art Good!

West End Girl

By Lily Allen

British Pop Icon: Lily Allen (Harbour?) If you grew up in the mid 2000s like I did, you’ll be very familiar with Lily Allen. Popular and sometimes controversial British pop icon Lily Allen made a come back with her...

Nice / Not too bad

Don’t Be Dumb

By A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky returns with his highly-anticipated fourth studio album. Almost a decade since his last release, this one has divided fans and critics alike. Lord Flacko Jodye II Rakim Athelston Mayers goes by many names —...

Nice / Not too bad

Your Picture

By The Sha La Das

The rarity of 21st century doo-wop returns in a second release from Staten Island’s The Sha La Das. Continuing to etch their legacy into the modern music scene, Bill Schalda and his sons are back with more of the...

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Chain Yer Dragon

By Goose

Over the last few years, Goose have steadily built a reputation as a band willing to blur the lines between rock, jam, funk, and soul. Known just as much for their live chemistry as their studio work, the band has...

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Heavy Metal

By Cameron Winter

From the mind of Cameron Winter: Cameron Winter’s thoughts Cameron Winter is an American singer songwriter that you may already be acquainted with. Not only has he become one of the most interesting and unique...

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Blizzard

By Dove Ellis

2025 was another stellar year of new releases. While new releases can often be overlooked in December, I stumbled upon a gem with Dove Ellis’ debut album, Blizzard. Dove Ellis Hailing from Galway, Dove Ellis moved...

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Stardust

By Danny Brown

Danny Brown returns with his seventh studio album, Stardust. A beginning of sorts, it’s his first release while sober, and sees a new direction to his music. With elements of hyperpop, EDM and industrial hip-hop...

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The Red Album (vol.2)

By Carsie Blanton

After a busy year spent touring and fighting for her convictions, Carsie Blanton returns with the second volume of The Red Album. This new effort, self-produced and crowd-funded and available for free on her website, is...

Legendary!!

First Impressions of Earth

By The Strokes

Give or take a month, it’s been twenty years since The Strokes released their third studio album, First Impressions of Earth. While the album was slightly criticised upon release as their weakest, I disagree...