It definitely sounds as though something wicked has taken over my CD player. It’s possessed by demented flails of nonsensical pop sensibilities, ceremonial rhythms, haunting and infectious vocals and a madcap zoo of instrumentation. more… “The Scaramanga Six”
There must have been a heatwave when the Rainbow Family were crafting their debut album in the highlands of Scotland. This is Not A Circular is a decidedly summery affair full of lush harmonies and sunshine pop, from start to finish. more… “The Rainbow Family”
While Kate Walsh’s soft voice may not seem particularly distinctive, it is certainly apt for the sweet airs which make up her first album proper. more… “Kate Walsh”
The well documented phenomenon that are the Arctic Monkeys established their first-team place in the music world last year. After an impressive debut accompanied by hyperbole everywhere – from the NME to the broadsheets, from MTV to the Newsnight review, a rod was manufactured for their back. It’s a fact of life. Always has been. more… “Arctic Monkeys”
Judging by their namesake, you may expect this act to peddle in spoon-based folk shanties or synth based grind-core, but it’ll be a relief to anyone with ears that The Random’s sound is as far from an accidental oddity as is possible. more… “The Random”
No, not an ironic or comedic title – they ARE! more… “Darren Hayman”
Now this is a first; a press release apologising for how bad the accompanying album is! Apparently the label are feeling the sting of allowing their artists complete artistic freedom after Eddie McKenzie delivered an CD recorded entirely on his Playstation 1. more… “International Pop Assassins”
Hey! It’s Stiltskin! They’re back! The long awaited album finally drops after what seems like an eternity of waiting! more… “Ray Wilson / Stiltskin”
Messages is the most fashionable album that’s made its way into my conservative CD player in quite a while. Packed chock full of 90s techno riffs and 80s synths, it struts with a confidence in its timeliness. more… “To My Boy”
Let’s face it, if you wanted a pop rock album that wasn’t cheesy, you wouldn’t choose Maroon 5. more… “Maroon 5”