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Albums of the Year: Ants From Up There – Black Country, New Road
Ants From Up There is an exhaustive, nostalgic testimony to the toll of love and dissolution To outside observers, Black Country New Road’s early trajectory might have seemed like an elaborate inside joke. The video to breakout single “Sunglasses” was comprised entirely of stills from go-pro footage found online, record deals from typical rock labels…
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New Release Round-Up | 02/02
Before we begin the round-up, it's worth saying what an incredible month for new music January was. While we can't see the bands we love in person, it's hard to believe we haven't all had a living room boogie to some of the wonderful sounds that opened 2021. Pom Poko's album Cheater was one highlight,…
Review | On All Fours – Goat Girl
Nearly three years have passed since Goat Girl announced their unmistakably defiant presence with their self-titled debut album, and On All Fours is irrefutable evidence that their quest for change is far from over. Keeping hold of producer Dan Carey, On All Fours says goodbye to the two-minute jaunty-punk hits from their first offering and embraces a braver, more…
Interview | Pom Poko
Pom Poko are a four-piece punk band from Norway who released their critically acclaimed second album Cheater last week. As a huge fan of their music since their debut album Birthday in 2019, it was a privilege to chat to their bassist Jonas Krøvel about Cheater, the writing process and the year ahead. (Photo: Jenny…
New Release Round-Up | 04/01
This is a new fortnightly feature giving you the best new music and informing you of upcoming releases from the finest artists, big or small. This edition will cover the albums and singles you may have missed in the run-up to and hangover of Christmas, and what to look out for in the coming weeks.…
Songs Of The Year | 30-11
The second set of twenty songs of the year, as we get closer to the top ten. Check out the full list so far. (Photo: Sophie Dukoff, Variety) 30. Peach Stone - Indoor Foxes An extremely satisfying blend of pop and rock with razor-sharp words from the Scottish soloist. One of 2021's most promising acts.…
Songs Of The Year | 50-31
While we helplessly look out of our windows and watch the world falling to pieces from our homes, one form of relief shared by many has been the music of this year. Some has been topical, some emotional and some transcendental. Below are the first of my 50 favourite songs released this year (with a…
The Colour of Spring 