Tag: Review

Parcels Release Debut Self-Titled Album Today Ahead Of UK And Europe Tour Dates

October 12, 2018

Byron Bay school friends Parcels relocated to the creative hub of Berlin to further their musical journey. Now signed to Kitsune/Because, the band won a legion of fans with their early EPs, which showcased a compelling electro sound that was as forward thinking as it was retro sounding. Citing Beach Boys, Chic, and Steely Dan amongst their primary influences, the band’s self-titled debut album has a clear seventies feel, but does it hold enough weight within its 12 tracks to pack a powerful punch for international success?

Tiffany Pulls No Punches With London Borderline Show

September 28, 2018

The Borderline, in London’s Soho, has recently been redecorated, and always been a brilliant place to see bands. Of all the venues in London, it’s the one I’ve been to the most, and so when the opportunity arose to see Tiffany in concert at the venue, I leapt at the chance.

Christine And The Queens New Album ‘Chris’ Channels Janet Jackson And Prince (With A Touch Of Chic) While Maintaining A Unique Style

September 25, 2018

Likely I’m the only person in the world who’s never actively listened to Christine And The Queens, but reviewing this album I find there’s something very intriguing to Christine’s sound, and I’m enjoying it a great deal.

Josh Taerk’s ‘Beautiful Tragedy’ Is A Beautiful Yet Very Personal Album

September 25, 2018

‘Beautiful Tragedy’, out September 28, is the third release from Canadian singer songwriter Josh Taerk, and comes three years since his last album, the critically acclaimed ‘Here’s To Change’.

Blair Jollands Releases ‘7 Blood’, An Album Offering Escapism And Brilliance In Equal Measure

September 25, 2018

Blair Jollands moved to London 20 years ago from Auckland, New Zealand where he learned to master records before taking that skill to an audio post production studio in Soho. Since then he has completed sound design in film and TV with credits that include ‘Poldark’, ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ and ‘Pride’. He was nominated for an Emmy for his work on ‘Shackleton’ in 2002 and has garnered praise for his songwriting from none other than the late, great David Bowie who described one of Blair’s compositions, ‘Killing Landings’ as “ a great song”.

Tiffany Lays Herself Bare With Introspective ‘Pieces Of Me’

September 18, 2018

If you’ve not listened to Tiffany since her 1980s smash hit with the cover of, ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ then you’ve been depriving yourself of some incredible music. September 21 sees the release of Tiffany’s eleventh studio album, ‘Pieces Of Me’, an extremely introspective album which showcases her immense vocals and shouts to the world just how fantastic an artist she is.

Ben Somers Releases New Album, ‘Poor Stuart’

September 11, 2018

Ben Somers is a musician who has been around music all his life. His Dad, Steve Somers, who was and is an active artist has inspired him and helped him become the folk and jazz artist he is today.

Festival No6 2018 – End of an Era

September 11, 2018

I was so incredibly honoured to be invited to Festival No6’s final year at Portmeirion, in the heart of Wales this past weekend. I crept on to the muddied field in my rose printed wellies which had taken a battering of rain the night before, so you could only imagine the slodging and splodging sounds every time I tried to step forward a few inches towards the press gate.

Clare Bowen’s Eponymous Debut Album Reminds Us To Always Remember Where We Come From

August 30, 2018

I didn’t expect to be quite so moved by Clare Bowen’s self-titled debut album, but I’ve been sitting here blubbing like a baby.

Sam Way, ‘Hard Feelings’

August 20, 2018

Expressive and soulful vocalist and songwriter Sam Way returns with the next chapter of his tale, ‘Hard Feelings’.

Sgt Stubby: An Unlikely Hero

August 10, 2018

‘Sgt Stubby: An Unlikely Hero’ is more than just a feel good film, it also provides some insight into a little known fact of the history of World War 1, the important role animals played on the battlefields in France. I took my two youngest sons, aged 12 and 15 to see the film, and it was a revelation to them to discover at the end, when we were shown photos of the real Robert Conroy and Stubby, that the film was based on factual events.

Rick Astley Shares His ‘Beautiful Life’ With New Album

July 30, 2018

Rick Astley’s latest release, ‘Beautiful Life’, released earlier this month, could as easily have been named ‘Beautiful Album’. In fact, we had difficulty reviewing it, because, rather than writing down our thoughts, we just kept listening.