Music

The sun is shining, birds are singing, my puppy is asleep, and I'm writing reviews. Today, it's Future Echoes by NOVACUB. Who are NOVACUB? They're an indie-pop quartet, including two members of Bloc Party (maybe you've heard of them). …

I consider EPs a taster of things to come and this is no exception from Nikita Bassi. The overall sound of Satin is somewhere between R&B and pop. There are also moments of classical, tropical, indie pop, dream pop and tabla…

When I listen to new music for review purposes, I often find myself wanting a record that is going to challenge me. Sometimes this approach can tire you out, it can leave you wanting to hear something that will simply perk you up, so you…

Imagine this scenario, boys and girls. It's late at night and you're in an unfamiliar apartment. You take an elevator to get to the bottom floor and suddenly the lights go out. Then, to make things worse, the elevator breaks down, and…

Jess Chizuk and Greg Zeis are a folk/Americana duo hailing from Buffalo, New York. Over the last eighteen months, they've been busy to say the least. Utilising a homemade RV, The Rightly So have been touring non-stop across America. Their…

Wallis Bird erupts on her new album Woman. Her sixth record, socially conscious and emotionally charged, guides the listener through an almost conceptual thirty-seven minutes, as she executes eleven tracks of raw, effervescent excellence.…

It's overwhelmingly likely that Paul McCartney is the original, mop-top musician who came into the public eye in 1963—remaining there ever since. However, the truth is dull compared to an old conspiracy theory regarding the breakup and…

It's always sad to see an artist or band call it a day. In this case, given KILNAMANA's incredible talent, it's bittersweet indeed. Thankfully, KILNAMANA's final release is absolutely flawless. On Bye Bye, KILNAMANA have created some of the…

18th & Addison, now that's a memorable name for a duo. Do you know what else is quite catchy? The music on this EP. Admittedly, I have a strained relationship with pop rock/punk. Often, it's overly repetitive and quite bland. However,…

DIY isn’t easy—just ask my Dad, and what’s left of our bathroom, kitchen, dining room and hot press. Despite the occasional disaster, there’s something admirable about the spirit and determination that goes into the gutsy, confident stance…