Category: Album Reviews

Janet Devlin Releases Deluxe Album, ‘Not My First Emotional Rodeo’: Still in the Saddle, Still Breaking Hearts

November 5, 2025

There are some artists who reinvent themselves every album, and then there’s Janet Devlin, who somehow reinvents the genre around her. With ‘Not My First Emotional Rodeo’, the Irish songstress returns to the dusty trail she carved last year with ‘Emotional Rodeo’, and this time, she’s brought extra swagger, a few more tears, and a truckload of attitude.

Paul Kelly Owns His Legendary Status With New Album ‘SEVENTY’

November 5, 2025

The word legendary gets bandied about a lot, but in the case of Australian singer-songwriter, Paul Kelly, it’s well-earned. To commemorate turning 70 – nope, we couldn’t believe it either – he’s released an album that shows there’s plenty of bite in the old fella yet. ‘SEVENTY’ is out this Friday, the 7th of November.

LeAnn Rimes Rings in the Season with ‘Greatest Hits Christmas’, Arriving November 7th

October 28, 2025

LeAnn Rimes’ new album shines with fresh songs and all-star collaborations, featuring Luke Evans, Aloe Blacc, and Gavin DeGraw.

Rachael Sage Releases Compelling Album ‘Canopy’: An Ode To Empathy

October 24, 2025

New York-based artist Rachael Sage has long been celebrated as a vivid musical storyteller, crafting immersive visual and sonic landscapes across her eclectic discography. With the arrival of her latest release, ‘Canopy’, Sage invites listeners into a collection of songs that radiate compassion and offer a sense of refuge in turbulent times.

Manchester’s LUCIGENIC Drops Fierce Debut Album, ‘Silence Counts For Nothing’

October 9, 2025

Out tomorrow, the 10th of October, ‘Silence Counts For Nothing’ is the fierce debut album from Manchester’s alternative pop rock collective, LUCIGENIC. The album drop comes ahead of their launch party on the 12th of October, at Night & Day Café.

Telling Tales: Christopher Wyze & The Tellers Gives Us The Low Down On ‘Stuck In The Mud’

September 24, 2025

Starting out as a passion project, ‘Stuck In The Mud’ by Christopher Wyze & The Tellers soon turned into something bigger. We got to talk to Wyze about it all.

Atlanta’s 4 YEARS LATER Drops Introspective Album, ‘Make Me Make Sense’

September 18, 2025

While he still may be just 20 years old, 4 YEARS LATER, aka Ben Heinze, from Atlanta, Georgia, is making some mighty waves in the music business with his new album, ‘Make Me Make Sense’. Released on the 22nd of August, the album is an introspective blend of pop and alternative music, shining a light on the fully relatable struggle to articulate ones emotions.

Preview: The Bold Experiment You Didn’t Know You Needed

September 11, 2025

What happens when a firebrand American rocker collides with one of the world’s most celebrated Indian classical flautists? You get ‘Notorious Partners in Crime’, the audacious new record from John Fishell and Deepak Ram, landing October 10th.

‘Against All Certainty’, The Much-Anticipated Debut Album From Irish President Michael D. Higgins Is Here!

September 8, 2025

Available now on CD, Vinyl and CD+Book, ‘Against All Certainty’ is the incredibly moving and brilliant album of spoken word poetry by Michael D. Higgins, set to music from the celebrated ambient artist Myles O’Reilly is out now on Claddagh Records.

Pop Powerhouse Blanca Announces Fourth Album ‘Full Bloom’ – A Radiant Journey Of Personal Growth

September 1, 2025

As the seasons shift, a rising pop sensation is blossoming into her most radiant era yet. Blanca – the Latin-American star nominated for Best New Artist at The Premier Gospel Awards – is set to unveil her fourth studio LP, ‘Full Bloom’, on October 17th.

Danny Addison Breaks Through With Poetic Debut Album, ‘Porcelain’

August 29, 2025

Every so often, a debut album comes along that feels fully formed, the sound of an artist who already knows exactly who they are. UK singer-songwriter Danny Addison achieves just that with his debut album ‘Porcelain’, out now via Zenith Café.

The Next Chapter of Janet Devlin’s ‘Emotional Rodeo’

August 29, 2025

Janet Devlin is back with a surprise for her fans: a deluxe edition of her acclaimed debut country album, ‘Emotional Rodeo’. ‘Not My First Emotional Rodeo’, arriving September 26th, adds eight brand-new tracks that reveal sides of Janet we’ve never heard before. From the playful bite of ‘Psycho Ex’, to the reflective groove of, ‘If He Wanted To He Would’, each song deepens the story she began with her breakout release.