Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi – Fig Tree
This is the time of year when music lovers are on the lookout for that perfect summer album — a record to effortlessly soundtrack beach bars, balmy evenings, road trips and sunny strolls. Look no […]
Articles by John Kearns
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]
Features
STATE OF GRACE: Why Valencia Grace Is an Artist on the Brink
We caught up with Valencia Grace as she prepares for a run of live shows and the next phase of her rapidly growing project. Valencia Grace is a very exciting prospect indeed. The multi-instrumentalist and […]
Features
FEATURE: Arcadia – So Red the Rose at 40
Duraniversary — A Celebration of Arcadia’s So Red the Rose 40 Years On by John Kearns The thing about side projects is this: if they don’t work, there’s no real harm done (“Hey, it was […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Swim School – Swim School
Swim School have delivered a super cool debut album that manages to combine a classic indie feel with a modern edge. Filled with powerful riffs, enchanting melodies and runaway choruses, “This Is The Debut Album” […]
News
Alec Meza Releases Haunting New Single “Can’t Let You Go” — A Soul-Searching Piano Ballad That Captivates Instantly
Alec Meza has just released his stunning new single “Can’t Let You Go.“ The haunting track is a stripped back soul searching piano/vocal piece that is instantly addictive. The song’s sparse but highly effective production […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road
John Kearns talks to Duran Duran – The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Duran Duran Hit the Road: John Taylor on the Band’s Deepest European Tour in Decades
DURAN DURAN are out on the tar plains once again, kicking off a series of European dates from June 3rd. From Finland to Sardinia, this latest tour sees the band playing sixteen shows, including two […]
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Biig Piig Talks Debut Album ’11:11′ and Headline Show at The Limelight, Belfast
The highly anticipated new album from Biig Piig has arrived and has exceeded expectations with its perfect alt-pop soundscapes, addictive melodies and relatable lyrics. 11:11 is the follow-up to 2023’s Bubblegum mixtape, which effectively lit […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Alec Meza – Ah! Real Lovers!
Alec Meza has delivered an album that captivates and elevates in equal measure. Ah! Real Lovers! is packed with both substance and style and takes you on an intriguing journey full of twists and turns. […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: The Libertines – All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade
The very notion that The Libertines would release a stunning fourth album in 2024 is something that would have seemed ridiculously over-optimistic, if not utterly preposterous, twenty years ago… writes John Kearns. However, here we […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Duran Duran – Danse Macabre
Duran Duran has never been a band even momentarily to rest on their considerable laurels. Hot on the heels of the hugely successful Future Past tour comes Danse Macabre, a special Halloween interim project, and […]