Reviews

Iggy Pop has now been at large in the music business for well over half a century. In that time he has become a household name and brought the likes of The Passenger, Lust for […]

Jeff Buckley is, among those old enough to remember him, a revered musical talent. His album, Grace, contains some of the most amazing emotional outpouring I have ever had the privilege to clap my ears […]

Following up from the success of his debut single Remedy being championed by the likes of Noisey, being selected for the Spotify Spotlight Program in 2016 as well as multiple spins from Zane Lowe on […]

These days, the media at large seems to put under fire, anyone who dares to make a drastic change, yet hypocritically sing the praises of the likes of David Bowie – the master of reinvention. […]

With her much anticipated fourth album ‘Crab Day’ due for release 15th April on Turnstile Records, Cate Le Bon has today unveiled a video to new single ‘Wonderful’. Directed by regular collaborator Casey Raymond and […]

The Cult returned to Belfast to play the Mandela Hall on Sunday night. It’s their first time in Belfast since they played the Ulster Hall in 1991. The Mandela Hall was packed to the rafters […]

A second album is always a challenge, especially after near universal love for your debut. Some bands wilt under the pressure and present a near carbon copy follow up, others soar. In facing this challenge, […]

Echospheric, shoegaze, tripsters Scarlet Echo have released their debut album, An Exact Portrayal of Nothing In Particular. The quartet is an edgy tsunami of sound. They have a distinct ability to sonically call forth many […]

It’s the first time I’ve walked along Oxford Street since Tottenham Court Road Station has been reopened. It’s a stark contrast to its former self and reminds me how rapidly the face of London has […]

WE-ARE-Z produce quirky, rhythmic indie ‘wonk-pop’ born out of many wine fuelled late night jam sessions in bass player Archie’s studio in London. Their idiosyncratic songs are largely observational, yet fully accessible, inspired by weekend […]

LNZNDRF are a trio formed of Ben Lanz (Beirut), Scott Devendorf and Bryan Devendorf (The National) and are the latest in the fashionable side projects craze sweeping the music world. I cant profess to being […]

In 1982 Paul Weller the front-man of The Jam surprised many by announcing the band’s dissolution. There were many reasons why The Jam ended. The foremost reason for Weller, was that he thought the band […]

‘Native’ is the brilliant first release of 2016 from singer-songwriter KYKO. It’s indie-pop at it’s finest with delicious guitar riffs and a hook that will stay with you for days. It’s everything you’d expect from […]

Canadian violinist/composer Sarah Neufeld is best known in her capacity as a member of Arcade Fire. Sarah is releasing her second solo album, The Ridge on February 26th as a follow up to her debut […]

Help Yourself, the second single from Brixton-based Bryde has been described as a “pep-talk” which the singer in turn says is a “massive understatement”. The song, which seethes with a tension and fury, builds throughout […]

The Treetop Flyers burst onto the scene with their debut 2013’s the Mountain Moves to rave reviews. Taking their name from a Stephen Stills song they captivated the music press. Now in 2016 they are […]

Liverpool three-piece, Elevant are set to release a new single on their own Elevant Music Limited imprint on the 26th of February 2016. Audience’, the follow up to the recent ‘Again’ single, was recorded at […]

Since making his name as a solo songwriter and releasing numerous albums, City & Colours latest album, If I Should Go Before You, saw Dallas Green pick up the electric for the first time since […]