Just over 12 months back I spoke to the Kaiser Chiefs Simon Rix on the eve of the release of their last album, Duck. We talked more music than about his beloved Leeds United, but this time round there was a lot more to reflect on – and to celebrate.
Taylor Swift – folklore review
Taylor Swift seems to look at fame like a chess match, with most of the pieces being of her dominion.…
Introducing August 2020’s New Music Playlist
New music from Biffy Clyro, Disclosure, Fontaines DC, Akon, John Legend, Angel Olsen and post punk veterans The Psychedelic Furs, amongst many others.
July 2020’s Best Albums
Album of the month – Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death (Read the review) Also great.. JARV IS – Beyond…
Introducing – Macroscope
So, what’s new in the world of almost post-Covid, making alternative music, right now? Well, basically there are no rules…
Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death review
“Don’t get stuck in the past” declares Grian Chatten during the title track of this, the Dublin based quintet’s second…
Nadine Shah – Kitchen Sink review
If Nadine Shah has ever consciously taken a backwards step it was probably only to tread on the toes of…
July 2020’s Best New Music
10. Kush Jones – Earth Note 9. Sofia Portanet – Free Ghost 8. Bugseed – Caria 7. Disclosure, slowthai –…
100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s #45 The Wedding Present – My Favourite Dress
Released: 1987 The idea of any of the motley bunch contributing to the NME’s C86 compilation getting a major label…
The Streets – None Of Us Are Getting Out Of This Life Alive review
If you wanted to know where Mike Skinner has been for the last nine years, the answer eventually became simple:…
