There are countless hard luck stories about artists who lost momentum due to the pandemic – although no-one is making … More
Author: arcticreviewsblog
Hi, my name is Andy & I live in Leeds, in northern England. I've been writing about music for more than ten years. My work outside of this blog is featured on Live4ever and Contact Music.
Stephen James Smith – See No Evil review
In the spring of 2021 David Balfe – recording as For Those I Love – released his eponymous debut album. … More
Various Artists – Speedy Wunderground Vol 5 review
The idea of compilations has long been a thing, going back beyond Lenny Kaye’s garage obscurity packed Nuggets released in … More
100 Greatest Songs of the 70’s #44 Sugarhill Gang – Rapper’s Delight
Released: 1979 Whilst the MC’s, rappers and taggers of the South Bronx had been brewing their unique sonic potion for … More
100 Greatest Songs of the 70’s #45 Steely Dan – Do It Again
Released: 1972 Only – really, only – the nineteen seventies could’ve given an outfit like Steely Dan the sort of … More
Hot Chip – Freakout/Release review
Expressing yourself differently within the confines of your fan’s expectations has always been a probem for any artist; whilst a … More
The Chats – GET FUCKED review
The city of Brisbane is now a place The Chats call home, having relocated from the seaside town of Sunny … More
100 Greatest Songs of the 70’s #46 Magazine – Shot by Both Sides
Released : 1978 Many people have claimed to have attended one or both of the Sex Pistols’ gigs at Manchester’s … More
100 Greatest Songs of the 70’s #47 Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
Released : 1972 “Sixty percent of my audience are women,” Al Green was said to have once revealed. “And a woman is … More
Osees – A Foul Form review
Normally on those album adverts you see the testimonials are pretty bland. “Really good. Sounds great, four stars” “His/her/Their best … More
The Voice Of Unreason 