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Foley Release Highly Anticipated Debut Album

August 29, 2023

Earlier this month, New Zealand pop duo Foley dropped their brilliant new album, ‘Crowd Pleaser’, on our heads – a ten-track release featuring new songs and past hits alike. With one half of the album having come out earlier this year to critical acclaim, the second part has been eagerly anticipated through these past months – and rightfully so, as the full release of ‘Crowd Pleaser’ is completely worth the hype.

The Jonas Brothers Cover Deluxe Edition Of Switchfoot’s ‘The Beautiful Letdown’

August 25, 2023

Earlier this month, on August 4th, Switchfoot announced a deluxe edition of ‘The Beautiful Letdown’, with a wide variety of famous guests covering their songs, including the Jonas Brothers covering the title track. Compared to the original 11-track 2003 release, this 20th anniversary edition will feature 25 tracks, with covers, remasters, rewrites, etc. making up the brilliant commemorative album.

Gospel Artist Joseph And The Kohanim Releases Divinely Inspiring New Album ‘In Your Presence’

August 23, 2023

Released on July 28, ‘In Your Presence’ is the new album from Gospel artist, Joseph and the Kohanim. The album follows on from the success of his 2020 single, ‘I Have A Dream’.

ThanksFriedrich Takes A Deep Dive Into What It Truly Means To Be ‘All Too Human’ With Incredible New EP

August 22, 2023

Set for release on August 27, ‘All Too Human’ is the new EP from London-based electronica artist, ThanksFriedrich.

Steve Harrison And Friends Bring Folky Sound To New Album, ‘Fathoms Down’

August 16, 2023

Released on June 28, ‘Fathoms Down’ is the new album from Steve Harrison And Friends. Following on from his 2022 album, ‘Iron Age Eyes’, ‘Fathoms Down’ takes a journey over ten emphatic tracks, the lyrics layered over gentle guitars, beautiful guitar harmonies, and subtle drums.

Chart-Topping Group You Me At Six Release Zoetrope Picture Disc Of ‘Truth Decay’

August 16, 2023

Yesterday, British rock band You Me At Six announced that their most recent album, ‘Truth Decay’, would be getting a unique treatment akin to no other; a limited edition zoetrope vinyl disc release, with 2,000 copies printed for sale. The album has received critical acclaim since its release 6 months ago, and has performed exceptionally well on British charts, reaching #4 in the UK.

Irish Singer Songwriter Cian Ducrot Achieves His Dream With ‘Victory’

August 7, 2023

Last week, on August 4th, Irish songwriter and singer Cian Ducrot released his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Victory’, on all major streaming platforms. Ducrot has been hard at work behind the scenes since 2018, and ‘Victory’ is the culmination of that work, celebrating everything he’s worked on since then, including an EP, a mixtape and a wide variety of singles and collaborations with other artists, including touring with platinum-certified singers Ed Sheeran and Ella Henderson.

Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘The Loveliest Time’ Is Now Out On Streaming Platforms

July 28, 2023

Famous Canadian pop songstress Carly Rae Jepsen announced the release of ‘The Loveliest Time’ earlier this month, as a follow up to her previous work, ‘The Loneliest Time’.

ALBUM REVIEW: Rachael Sage ‘The Other Side’

July 21, 2023

Within the first few seconds of ‘Whistle Blow,’ the opening track of Rachael Sage’s 15th studio album, ‘The Other Side,’ all outside pressures and tension disappear, and you are mentally teleported into a tranquil scene of sitting on the porch, with a sunset glazing the sky.

MisterWives Release Fourth Album, ‘Nosebleeds’

July 14, 2023

Earlier today, the indie pop band, MisterWives, released their latest album, ‘Nosebleeds’, on Photo Finish Records. The American group describes their latest work as a vast emotional experience, differing from any of their previous music but still rooted in similar sound.