Freya Martin reviews the deceptively effortless and nostalgic new track from Black Country, New Road, ‘Track X.’
The Gryphon’s favourite albums of 2020
The Gryphon Music and Clubs writers talk you through their favourite albums, EPs and mixtapes of 2020 – beautiful moments in what was a pretty awful year.
The Gryphon’s top tracks of 2020
With the year coming to a close, our writers came together to share some of their favourite tracks of the year.
‘Pink messiahs’ Tiña turn their emotional pain into chirpy optimism on ‘Positive Mental Health Music’
Tiña, the self-professed ‘pink messiahs’ from south London, have released their debut album – possessing a chirpy optimism at odds to the visceral and emotional pain underneath. Freya Martin tells us her thoughts.
Marika Hackman’s Covers: Unexpected and soothing reimaginings
Freya Martin shares her thoughts on folk-rock artisan Marika Hackman’s new album, Covers.
shame announce second album and a socially-distanced tour, kicking off in Leeds in February 2021
Freya Martin reflects on shame’s latest single ‘Water in the Well,’ as well as their upcoming 2021 album and tour.
Mercury Prize Star: Michael Kiwanuka
Winning the Mercury Prize for his 2020 self-titled album, Kiwanuka is a contemporary force to be reckoned with. Freya Martin takes a look at the music in question, and the man behind it.