Neive McCarthy reviews It Won’t Always Be Like This, the long-awaited debut album from Irish indie-rock band Inhaler.
Limbo to Life After in New Palace Release
The bold beginnings of this new release from Palace seem set to give a new lease of life to the indie-rock scene. Potential for the trio to do so is certainly there, despite the somewhat […]
The 1975 Have A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
The subject of major debate around being overhyped and the questionable pretension of frontman Matty Healy, the release of The 1975’s third album was met with trepidation and intrigue – it was distinctly hard to […]
Anderson .Paak Releases Refreshing Masterpiece, Oxnard
“Oxnard’s Beaches extend for 5 miles along the city’s oceanfront, from Mandalay Beach in the north to Silver Strand Beach in the south. The beaches are known for their sunshine, mild surf, and easy access.” […]
Muse Release New Album, Simulation Theory
Simulation Theory, the eighth studio album from rock band Muse is the commendable effort to maintain the pivotal success of the band’s previous work. Whilst being a matrix for new offerings, it contains no stand […]
Bill Ryder-Jones’ New Album is No YAWN
Bill Ryder-Jones returns with his best album to date. Yawn is the culmination of a seven-year solo career and a pained existence, moving his beautifully depressing guitar music into a much deeper dimension. Together these […]
KT Tunstall Releases New Album, WAX
I’ve been used to thinking of KT Tunstall’s voice as something instantly recognisable, largely due to how familiar it’s become to hear the Scottish singer-songwriter on radio. With a slight sense of reference to those […]
Single Review: Back to You by Louis Tomlinson ft. Bebe Rexha
It is my professional opinion that Louis Tomlinson stole the lyrics for his latest single, ‘Back To You’, from the Twitter accounts of his many dedicated fans. This is not a song written by a […]
This Week's Singles
The Stranglers – ‘Mercury Rising’ (Coursegood) Post-punk veterans release second single from new album Giant. Serrated metallic guitar over frenetic synth is comfortingly typical Stranglers. However, it’s quickly let down by a combination of badly-judged semi-rap and worryingly […]