There’s taking a break and then there’s what Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig defines as a “dignified pace” between albums. Nevertheless, nearly six years of radio silence has come to an end with the release […]
Deerhunter Releases New Understated Album, Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared
On the 18th of January, Deerhunter returned from a four-year dry spell to grace fans with Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared, the latest addition to their ever-growing discography. Given that Deerhunter has been active for […]
Olly Murs’ New Album is the Musical Equivalent of a Damp Towel
Since placing 2nd in 2009’s X Factor, Olly Murs has had a fruitful career. With four UK number-one singles and albums, alongside various TV presenting roles, the ‘cheeky chappy’ persona seems to have taken Murs […]
Rosalía Releases New Album, El Mal Querer
Rosalía, at the young age of 25, keeps making history and excelling in her music career; after the success of ‘Malamente’ and ‘Pienso en Tu Mirá’, the release of her second album has left nobody […]
NAO Returns With Sophomore Studio Album, Saturn
NAO’s sophomore studio album, Saturn, released under her own label, Little Tokyo Recordings, was released unto us last Friday. Her phenomenal debut album, For All We Know, hurtled her into the spotlight back in July […]
LANY Releases Emotional New Album, Malibu Nights
A week from its release LANY’s sophomore work Malibu Nights reached number 36 on the Billboard 200, a huge step from the LA based band who only released their debut album last summer. Stepping slightly […]
MØ Creates Lush Worlds of Beauty in New Album, Forever Neverland
MØ’s latest record is pretty interesting as far as pop music goes, but I wonder if it’s a step in the wrong direction for the Danish singer. I’ll say this though: it’s not as good […]
Disturbed Release New Album, Evolution
Let’s start with what this album does right, because there isn’t much to say in that regard. The main attraction is frontman David Draiman’s voice, which seems to have only improved with time. This is […]
Connan Mockasin’s ‘Jassbusters’ Is Strangely Beautiful
Mockasin’s album is borne out of a lo-fi short film created by the man himself, which is in short about a failing student trying to impress his creepy music teacher. Jassbusters is the teacher’s band, […]
Parcels Release Self Titled Debut
A compelling and energetic live act, Australian indie-funk band Parcels have made their name on danceable disco hits that prioritise fun. On their self-titled debut, however, the band offer up an inconsistent collection of tracks […]
Kurt Vile is Back With New Album, Bottle It In
‘One Trick Ponies‘, one of the singles prefacing Kurt Vile’s new album, serves as both a bit of preemptive self-critique and a statement of intent. “I’ve always had a soft spot for repetition” croons Vile […]
Loyle Carner and Jordan Rakei Get Personal in ‘Ottolenghi’
This isn’t a review. This is a thank you. There are rare moments in life where you listen to a song and instantly connect, to the point that you lie awake, unable to go to […]