MUSIC REVIEWS.
THANK - ‘I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed’ Review: A sophomore effort that lets the underdogs run wild
Touching on woke culture, broken society and corporate greed, THANK explore the whimsical and cyclical nature of modern living in a genuinely exciting punk-rock album.
Hello Mary - ‘Emita Ox’ Review: A perfect re-introduction to one of the most exciting female bands on the rise.
A perfect re-introduction to one of the most exciting female bands on the rise.
daisychain - ‘222’ Review: A flowery indie banger to see out the summer in style
Telling the story of two people, two lives and two stories, 222 is about our shared perceptions about love.
Flat Party - ‘Shotgun’ Review: An exciting new chapter for indie’s understated new darlings
Adamant on never being pigeonholed, Flat Party take their quirky and unconventional approach to new heights on Shotgun.
Telebox - ‘When Night Turns Into Day’ Review: An exhilarating sophomore EP from rising Galway-stars
A resounding example of what can be achieved when artists follow their instincts and have fun.
Bloc Party - ‘Flirting Again’ Review: The comeback for a new generation is on
Flirting Again is a return to Bloc Party’s roots, with heads primed for the future. Bursting with energy, it’s a party rocket you’ll whip out when you’re ready to boogie. And get drunk with friends.
Sea Girls - ‘Midnight Butterflies’ Review: A triumphant masterclass in pop perfection
Creatively rejuvenated and self-assured, comes Midnight Butterflies. Sea Girls’ most focused record yet and serves as an authentic application to pop perfection.
hard life - ‘tears’ Review: Back in business, and already soaring
The band formerly known as easy life have re-emerged with a brand new single tears, after being sued by Easy Group in the latter part of last year.
The Ariston - ‘The Festival’ Review: A future indie hit unfolding for talented young rock band
Taking noticeable cues from Catfish And The Bottlemen, The Hives and The Strokes, The Festival is fittingly a future festival anthem.
Goo - ‘You’re In Mono’ Review: Clever, provocative and inventive, the fuse has been lit for an explosion
Both You’re In Mono and Maladroit are clever, provocative and inventive. Blending fun lyricism with crowd-pleasing melodies, we’re dying to hear these live. We wanted to pick a favourite but they’re both unquestionably on par, and worthy of your playlist.
Corella - ‘Once Upon A Weekend’ Review: Unequivocally Corella at their best, and a debut that’ll stand the test of time
Corella’s Once Upon A Weekend is an indie record that’ll stand the test of time. An album that’ll soundtrack your favourite of Summers and darkest of Winters, there’s a song on here for everyone.
Rebecca Karpen - ‘23’ Review: A reassuring guiding light for abuse, injustice and isolation
Detailing an abusive past from a mentor during college, 23 is a window into the world of abuse in schools and acts as a reassuring guiding light for anyone who may be in a similar position.
Yannis & The Yaw - ‘Walk Through Fire’ Review: A collision of two worlds and a moment in history
Lagos Paris London by Yannis & The Yaw releases 30th August 2024. A collaboration we never knew we needed, might just be the biggest of the year.
Formal Socks - ‘Downtown’ Review: Already nailing blissful indie-pop, the sky’s the limit
Formal Socks double-down on their genre-bending style with sophomore single Downtown.
Kid Brunswick - ‘Collide’ Review: Opening the gates to an era of his ‘best music yet’
A new era has dawned, as we open the gates to the hotly-anticipated The Fall: Part II with massive lead single, Collide.
Nothing But Thieves - ‘Oh No :: He Said What?’ Review: Everything Dead Club City could’ve been
Storming into 2024, the doors just flung open and the glitter ball has dropped once again. Nothing But Thieves are back, with Oh No :: He Said What?.
swim school - ‘Give Me A Reason Why’ Review: When forever, becomes history
It’s a belter you’d scream in the car and for a moment, everything feels a little better.
Holly Humberstone - ‘Paint My Bedroom Black’ Review: Ghosting, toxicity & self-awareness
Holly’s debut is a stunning take on grappling with the difficult life lessons that come with your early 20s in the modern day.
Royal Blood - ‘Pull Me Through’ Review: Shining a light on what’s on the horizon
Royal Blood have made it through the dark, and into the light – now it’s time to embrace who they are, what they’ve been and where they intend to go.
Nothing But Thieves - ‘Dead Club City’ Review: DCC is a one-time party
Nothing But Thieves hit the dance floor with album no.4 but fail at owning their groove preferring familiarity over focus.