A Tribe Called Quest have persevered despite the death of one of Phife Dawg, and have managed to finally fulfil their dreams of creating of a low-quality double album. Apparently it was Phife who chose […]
The Synarchy of Molten Bones by Deathspell Omega
Let’s begin this review by discussing the title, The Synarchy of Molten Bones. It almost certainly means nothing. Avant-garde bands choose surrealist titles all the time. It was probably chosen because it sounded cool. Moving […]
Babes Never Die by Honeyblood
Glaswegian duo Honeyblood came to attention in 2014 with the release of their eponymous debut, paving the way for the 90s grunge rock revival. Their success was somewhat stunted by the departure of drummer Shona […]
So Long Forever by Palace
Sublime and intoxicatingly relaxing, Palace’s debut LP So Long Forever will melt your heart with its shimmering reverb and celestial ambience. The 11-track LP is hypnotically laid-back, as the sonic light and shadows of Will […]
Here by Alicia Keys
After a long four year hiatus since her last studio album Girl on Fire, Alicia Keys has finally brought us Here. Matching the temperament of the Knowles sisters’ albums earlier this year, Keys has released something which […]
Jessica Rabbit by Sleigh Bells
In 2011, I was introduced to a band called Sleigh Bells, immediately became obsessed with the band’s first album, Treats, and was certain they would soon be seen as one of the most important bands […]
I’m Yours by Pixie Geldof
We already feel like we know girls like Pixie Geldof; they’ve been in the media since before they were born. We’ve been told who the tabloids think they are, in Geldof’s case a bratty, teenage, […]
Sneak Peak: Hamburg Demonstrations by Pete Doherty
Through the fog of controversy surrounding Pete Doherty, it’s easy to forget what a fantastic musician he is. HAMBURG DEMONSTRATIONS is a collection of blissful folk songs with lyrics that reaffirm Pete’s position as one […]
Clear Shot by TOY
Clear Shot is the new atmospheric ten track album from neo-psychedelic Brighton band TOY. In the three years since their last album, Join The Dots, the band have lost keyboardist Alejandra Diez but gained a […]
Shrines of Paralysis by Ulcerate
Bringing death metal from New Zealand, Ulcerate’s Shrines of Paralysis begins by almost paralysing the listener. The opening is disorienting and brutalising, before pulling you back in for an easier to follow experience. Throughout the […]
Back From the Edge by James Arthur
“Maybe he’s past the screaming girl phase and he wants people to listen to what he has to say and not just be propped up on stage to sing songs and perform like a monkey. […]
The Serpent Only Lies by Crowbar
Crowbar’s latest offering of doom-laden Sludge is an enjoyable, although somewhat safe, journey through human suffering. Following on from 2014’s Symmetry In Black, Crowbar have taken a step closer to accessibility on The Serpent Only […]