If Pale Waves’ last album Unwanted (2022) was a collection of dark, vindictive pop-punk bangers, 2024’s Smitten sees the band completely flip the script in favour of a collection of twelve sparkly, glittery tracks that lean closer to The Cranberries than The Cure. The comparison between Pale Waves and The Cranberries goes beyond the bands’Continue reading “From grit to glam: Pale Waves’ Smitten dazzles but plays it safe”
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Blossoms have mastered their sound with their triumphant new album, Gary
With four top 5 UK albums and countless sold-out headline shows under their belts, Stockport-born Blossoms are no strangers to the indie-rock scene. Whilst every Blossoms album has a distinctive sound, they have perhaps previously played it safe with fairly conventional, primarily guitar-based melodies; what is striking about Gary is Blossoms’ new, funky, synth-driven style. Continue reading “Blossoms have mastered their sound with their triumphant new album, Gary”
Hello Mary ‘Emita Ox’ review: bold, daring, and experimental
Oxen symbolise power, strength, and boldness, which are also qualities that define Hello Mary’s second album, Emita Ox. After the alt-rock trio’s self-titled debut was released to critical acclaim, they wasted no time and turned things up a notch. The result? An experimental, daring album and a strident step forward for the band. There areContinue reading “Hello Mary ‘Emita Ox’ review: bold, daring, and experimental”
Wunderhorse Midas review: a patchwork of images of a society hurtling towards dystopia
In 2022, Wunderhorse, then the solo project for frontman Jacob Slater, released their debut album, Cub. Filled to the brim with catchy, energetic rock, Cub put Slater into a very comfortable spot in the current rock landscape, earning him support slots for the likes of Fontaines DC and Declan McKenna. Paired with a burgeoning fanbase,Continue reading “Wunderhorse Midas review: a patchwork of images of a society hurtling towards dystopia”
This Is How Tomorrow Moves review: a return down a well-trodden path
It has taken a while for beabadoobee, or 24-year-old Beatrice Laus, to find her sound. From the bedroom pop of her early EPs to the alternative grunge rock of Fake It Flowers to the potpourri of genres found on Beatopia, beabadoobee is no stranger to experimentation. But amidst the experimentation, she still maintained her signatureContinue reading “This Is How Tomorrow Moves review: a return down a well-trodden path”
Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us: a frustratingly underwhelming sophomore record
Gracie Abrams’ highly anticipated second album, The Secret of Us, was released on Friday 21st June. Since the release of her debut EP Minor in 2020, Abrams has solidified herself in the soft, ‘sad-girl pop’ scene through her emotional, yearning lyrics and her ethereal, gentle voice. Despite this, The Secret Of Us is not withoutContinue reading “Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us: a frustratingly underwhelming sophomore record”
Bring Me The Horizon’s POST HUMAN: NeX GEn review: continuously pushing the boundaries of what music can be
When Bring Me The Horizon first announced their seventh studio album, POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, it was originally meant for release in September 2023. The second instalment in their Post Human series, NeX GEn had big shoes to fill as it followed the critically acclaimed 2020 Post Human: Survival Horror. But after keyboardist and producerContinue reading “Bring Me The Horizon’s POST HUMAN: NeX GEn review: continuously pushing the boundaries of what music can be”
NEW MUSIC ALERT: AGAT’s new album WITH THE INCROWD
Although released back at the end of March, we thought we would like to introduce you to Tel-Aviv based alternative hip-hop artist AGAT and her latest album. With The Incrowd is a harsh but neccissary look into society, especially it’s addiction to glutinous and materialistic behaviours. AGAT is an artist that is not from theContinue reading “NEW MUSIC ALERT: AGAT’s new album WITH THE INCROWD”
Album review: Frank Turner FTHC
Frank Turner’s highly anticipated new album, FTHC is out now. Like most albums these days, a few songs have already been released as singles, and one even had a mini tour named after it. But for this album, most of the songs have already seen the light of day in one way or another, whetherContinue reading “Album review: Frank Turner FTHC”
Album Review – Heartwork, Whatever Comes After It
This is an album I have been excited to listen to for a long time. Ever since I first met Dan I’ve been in awe at his musical talent and ability, and I’ve been hopeful that this album would be no different. The album was showcased over 10 days, with each track getting announced oneContinue reading “Album Review – Heartwork, Whatever Comes After It”
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