Album of the Month - June
Baxter is back in business. An unflinching narrative embracing the multi-faceted meaning of life whilst seamlessly blending hip hop, pop and punk influences. Baxter Dury -…
On The Rise: Coach Party
Blood, sweat and guts. The real party's about to start and we're supergluing ourselves to the guest list. Ask Coach Party to describe themselves in 5…
Shoplifting with Blondshell
"This Yves Tumor album is a new one that came out this year. Zero skips. I think that with their albums, it's all about that you…
On The Rise: Anjimile
True craft. Authentic and vital song making from an expanding creative spirit. What don’t kill you almost killed you What don’t fill you pains…
The Best Gift Ideas for Vinyl Lovers
Vinyl record sales have been on the rise for the last 15 years, even overtaking CD sales in 2022. A combination of OG collectors adding to…
Rough Trade Essential: Electronic
“…it might rely heavily on electronics, tapes. I can kind of envision one person with a lot of machines, tapes and electronics set up singing or…
Album of the Month - May 2023
Overmono - Good Lies XL The well-regarded brotherly duo dig deep into their library of sounds to present their much-awaited, fully realised full- length debut, an…
Ranked: Radiohead's Greatest Albums
"Although we share a love for this band, he was there when OK Computer came out and everyone’s tiny little 90s minds were blown, whereas…
Queens of the Stone Age's 20 Greatest Songs
"While tidying the CD racks I came across a CD I had never seen before. Queens Of The Stone Age. The Kozik-style cover took me at…
Wide Awake Festival: Grassroots, Growth and Positive Governance
"When you're struggling financially it can be impossible to even conceive the idea that a career in music is even a possibility for you, let alone…
Label Focus: Fire Records
"As with the artists themselves, our sound is just a representation of our time in this universe, and we are not, and have never been, restricted…
Shoplifting with Durand Jones
"I consider Dr. John to be like my godfather. I see him everywhere and I get signs and messages from him all over the place. And…
Ranked: PJ Harvey's Greatest Albums
"...it was the first time I was listening to a woman sing about being imperfect as well as many of the uncomfortable experiences women face. This…
Ranked: Taylor Swift's Greatest Albums
"It makes me smile bittersweetly when considering that Taylor has been a superstar since day one but she would spend almost her entire career earning that…
On The Rise: THALA
A poignant prelude to indie eminence. Listening to the work of Berlin-born artist THALA is to truly escape. Following her lo-fi beginnings explored on debut album…