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Album Review: Skindred – You Got This
Whether you found them from a 2002 TikTok dance trend, or have became a fan of the band over the last 27 years, the big question is, does Skindred still got this?
Album Review: Holly Humberstone – Cruel World
The ever evolving wonder that is Holly Humberstone is set to release her sophomore studio album titled Cruel World. The release arrives at the perfect moment for Holly. After several breakout years, she is finally able to gather her experiences and emotions into a well rounded and sharply observed body of work.
Album Review: DEADLETTER – Existence is Bliss
I started this year genuinely excited about three albums due to arrive on our collective musical horizons: ‘Of the Earth’ by Shabaka Hutchings, ‘Honora’ by Flea and ‘Existence is Bliss’ by DEADLETTER.
Album Review: Gorillaz – The Mountain
Gorillaz, as a concept, has never been short of anything but ‘outside of the box,' and this latest of their nine albums is perhaps their most ambitious yet. It takes the listener into a realm previously untouched by Damon Albarn, who founded the ‘virtual band’ in 1998 to explore musical avenues outside of the Britpop scene that Blur left him in.
Album Review: Mumford & Sons – Prizefighter
What instantly stands ‘Prizefighter’ out is that it’s a record jam-packed with collaborations from some A-list artists (Chris Stapleton, Gracie Abrams, Hozier and Gigi Perez) who all add their own voice and make it varied enough to be worth a listen.
Album Review: Demob Happy – The Grown-Ups Are Talking
The Geordie’s are back at it again, with Demob Happy’s latest album The Grown Ups Are Talking. The album features the trademark ferocity that we expect from the trio, but is far more introspective and personal compared to their previous records. Matthew Marcantonio, Adam Godfrey, and Thomas Armstrong are at the top of their game in The Grown Ups Are Talking, and the album is another brilliant addition to their strong catalogue.
Album Review: Crystal Tides – Toothpaste
As someone born and raised in Portsmouth, there’s a genuine sense of pride in watching Crystal Tides develop over the past few years, not only musically, but as individuals too. That growth is woven throughout Toothpaste, an album that feels like the culmination of countless local shows, steady refinement, and a band finally stepping fully into their own without losing their hometown pride.
Henry Grace – Bush Hall London
In what couldn’t be closer to a homecoming show if it tried, fans, family and friends packed into London’s Bush Hall for a celebration of singer-songwriter Henry Grace’s new album, Things Are Moving All Around Me.
Album Review: CAST – Yeah Yeah Yeah
Cast have been moving from strength to strength in the second half of their career, especially bolstered after a support tour with Oasis last year. Not stopping for a second after releasing 2024’s Love Is The Call, their latest album, Yeah Yeah Yeah, is their eighth studio album.
Album Review: MIKA – Hyperlove
On Hyperlove, MIKA reminds us exactly why he has always occupied a lane entirely of his own. This is his first English-language studio album since 2019, and rather than feeling like a cautious return, it bursts forward with real theatrical confidence.