Looking back on pieces written during the pandemic – particularly those published in the first weeks of global doubt and … More
Category: New Releases
Truthpaste – I Don’t Know Either EP review
Starting out as purveyors of trad folk, the wonderfully named quintet Truthpaste coalesced in Manchester via university and the city’s … More
The Reds, The Pinks & Purples – Acknowledge Kindness review
All good things come to those who wait: after more ventures and aliases than he can probably even recall himself, … More
My New Band Believe – My New Band Believe Review
Whisper it quietly. Or shout it at one or all of your flatmates, especially the one who doesn’t cook for … More
deary – Birding review
People talk a lot of establishing an identity and being in transition as part of that, but for the members … More
Pictish Trail – Life Slime review
We need to deal with a couple of things right off the bat here. Yes, this album is themed around … More
Angine De Poitrine: Vol II review
Depending on your perspective, the Emperor is either really well dressed, or totally nude. That’s the thing about subjectivity and … More
The Jim Jones All Stars – Cat fight review
In an era so stacked with irony that well, its really ironic, the streaming boom and vinyl renaissance means that … More
The Pale White – Inanimate Objects Of The 21st Century review
The Pale White’s front man Jack Hope has an articulate view of the meaning behind their third album’s title. “Technology … More
Fcukers – Ö: Album Review
There’s a point where having buzz band status – harsh, but in most cases true – leaves the artists concerned … More