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Blur review, The Ballad of Darren: The band’s best record since 1999
Songs that elevate Damon Albarn’s suburban tristesse into moments of sheer ecstasy "Article published in The Independent. Author: Helen...
The Independent
Apr 9, 20244 min read
Liam Gallagher, John Squire – Just Another Rainbow
A works psychedelic evolution... "Article published in CLASH Magazine. Author: Richard Bowes." Whisper it, but Liam Gallagher is...
Clash
Apr 6, 20243 min read
Depeche Mode honour the dead
Memento Mori stands with the best of their career, a potent reminder that the underlying meaning of the Latin expression is not to fear...
The Telegraph
Apr 5, 20243 min read
EP Review: ESCUELA GRIND DDEEAATHHMMEETTAALL
Escuela Grind is kicking off 2024 with a new EP that proves they can do whatever the fuck they want, and do it extremely well. "Article...
Metal Injection
Jan 13, 20242 min read
Sprints: Letter to Self – Confessional album deals with experiences of struggle
Five days into 2024 and already the cobwebs have been blown away "Article published in The irish Times. Author: Tony Clayton-Lea." There...
The Irish Times
Jan 6, 20242 min read
Neil Young: Before and After review – an acoustic solo trip down memory lane
The veteran rocker reworks favourite songs from his six-decade career in this intimate, imaginative solo set "Article published in The...
The Observer
Dec 16, 20231 min read
The Killers: Rebel Diamonds – Proof that they have never bettered their early hits
Hearing the Vegas rockers’ biggest songs pulled together illustrates their tendency to recycle motifs and melodies "Article published in...
The Irish Times
Dec 16, 20232 min read
Paramore ‘This is Why review’: emo icons remain as vital and powerful as ever
Six albums into their career, Paramore prove once again why they're still one of music's most important voices "Article published in...
Rolling Stones Magazine
Dec 9, 20232 min read
boygenius: Indie supergroup are greater than the sum of their parts on spectacular debut
Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker deliver and then some on their keenly anticipated debut album "Article published in The...
The Independent
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Take That review, This Life: Cosy collection of durable, hummable, very English songs
Gary Barlow and co prove to be a safely uplifting choice this festive season "Article published in The Independent. Author: Helen Brown."...
The Independent
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Peter Gabriel review, i/o: A sublime and long-awaited return
Like rock’s answer to David Attenborough, he immerses himself in the natural world "Article published in The Independent. Author: Helen...
The Independent
Dec 5, 20234 min read
It’s 2023, and the Rolling Stones Have Made a Record You’ll Want to Play More Than Once — Seriously
They haven't sounded this on top of their game in about half a century. "Article published in Rolling Stone magazine. Author: David...
Rolling Stones Magazine
Nov 26, 20234 min read
Blink-182 Are Grown Up Dumpweeds on ‘One More Time’
The pop-punk trio's famous lineup is back with catchy songs and real-life issues "Article published in Rolling Stone magazine. Author:...
Rolling Stones Magazine
Nov 26, 20233 min read
‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ Is Our Deepest Look Yet Into the Record That Made Everyone a Swiftie
The vault tracks here might be her best batch yet "Article published in Rolling Stone magazine. Author: Angie Martoccio." “Out of the...
Rolling Stones Magazine
Nov 26, 20234 min read
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