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Frank Turner has steadfastly stood by his belief that concept albums aren’t his musical poison of choice, however, given that he is an unwavering ally of all things feminist, it seems fitting that he smashed […]
Post-punk, sons of Sunderland, The Futureheads have released their first studio album in nine years. Entitled Powers, it is a welcome return of the quick-paced tunes from the Wearside, ‘Mackem’ Boys. “This wasn’t a reunion for […]
“Twelve Nudes”, is an intriguing title for Furman’s seventh offering with a band. What does “Twelve Nudes” mean? The album cover offers six nudes with ten black bars (as well as other improvisations) to cover […]
The world of folk music is delightful in so many ways from being about people to creating humble, yet enriching intimate experiences where folk musicians reveal themselves, their kinship and their culture. The secret to […]
Kaiser Chiefs are back with their 7th studio album Duck, a rather different album if you are used to their original works from Employment and Yours Truly Angry Mob. But if you have listened to […]
This month has seen the release of New Order’s first live album since NOMC15 at the end of 2017. So it goes was recorded at the Old Granada Studios on 13th July 2017 as part […]
Just two years ago Feeder celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary by releasing a greatest hits LP, The Best Of. The Best Of saw Feeder be extremely generous by offering fifty songs which included nine new original […]
Originally formed around Tangled Parrot Records in Carmarthen, the Welsh collective Radio Europa are back with a new album ‘Community Is Revolution’. For this record, the line up is composed of Whettman Chelmets, Steven Leigh, […]
Adding a dose of rootsy American influences to memorable British pop melodies, the genre-blending Gomez seemed determined to provide the indie scene with something more wide-ranging and dynamic when they arrived in the late 90s. […]
After five years, The Black Keys have released their ninth studio album, triumphantly titled: ‘Let’s Rock’. The album sees the duo return to rock in its most simplistic form, inspired by guitarist Dan Auerbach and […]
Thom Yorke in every manifestation of his musical creativity has learned to build mystery and extract anticipation from his fans each time a new release is in the offing. This is true whether it is […]
Canadian multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Richard Reed Parry is probably best known as an original founder of Arcade Fire. Additional Parry also possesses an impressive body of singular work through his numerous and varied musical […]
Resurgent former Oasis chief Noel Gallagher surprised quite a few listeners and critics with his excellent 2017 album ‘Who Built The Moon’. Leaving behind the well-trodden path of stadium anthems and indie rock singalongs was […]
In their third studio album, ‘Doom Days’, Bastille creates “an apocalyptic party album”, which captures and reflects upon the turbulent political atmosphere of the last three years. Unlike its predecessor, ‘Doom Days’ is not concerned […]
Although much of their post 90’s output has met with critical acclaim, this particular writer hasn’t warmed to any of the albums The Divine Comedy has released since 2001’s reinventive ‘Regeneration’. Aside from a few […]
2019 is quite a year for Richard Hawley. As well as releasing his eighth studio album Further, a musical has been released based on his songs. Standing At the Sky’s Edge premiered at his hometown, […]
Those seeking music with layers, depth, atmosphere and melody should seek out Delta Mainline’s new record. ‘Bel Avenir’ is the Edinburgh band’s second album, and follows on from the acclaimed 2013 debut ‘Oh! Enlightened’. Recorded […]
Finally a glimpse into the mind of one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting rising talents. Anyone following Sam Wickens closely might have had a frustrating wait since his emergence a few years ago. Since 2016, […]
Duncan Lloyd, UK guitarist and lead songwriter for the esteemed band Maximo Park, has over the last decade established himself as a deft solo artist. At first, he released his independent works under the moniker […]
Glaswegian musician Stina Tweeddale had always intended to recruit a full band in her creation of Honeyblood, but as the saying goes, “things don’t always turn out as planned”. Instead, she entered into a duo […]
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