Sometimes it helps to just hear a work of music by an artist that you know nothing about, it is a very similar sensation to seeing a film for which you have no prior knowledge but come out of the viewing feeling surprised and entertained. This is exactly how I reacted to hearing Tom Misch’s […]
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Gundelach – ‘Baltus’
There must be something in the Nordic and Scandinavian water that brings out a perfect mix of soul, dance and chill. Hailing from Norway, Gundelach encompasses all of this. I was introduced to Gundelach through radio play of the single ‘Garden’ on BBC Radion 1’s Chillest Show with Phil Taggart. ‘Garden’ is an outstanding 80’s […]
Read MoreMura Masa – ‘Mura Masa’
I haven’t been able to stop listening to Mura Masa’s debut self-titled album since the moment I laid ears on this dance-pop triumph. The influences are obvious throughout the album, seeping through as a homage to the music of the 21st century, you can hear elements of Kanye, Tinie Tempah, SBTRKT, Azalea Banks, Major Lazer…the […]
Read MoreNothing But Thieves – ‘Broken Machine’
Nothing But Thieves grabbed my attention with the radio play of the 1st single ‘Amsterdam’. A raw heavy rock track, demonstrating a refreshing energy, which you don’t often hear on regular radio. Then they follow it up with 2nd single ‘Sorry’, offering a more rock-ballad sound. I immediately sought out their previous self titled eponymous […]
Read MoreWoah, how did that happen?
Woah, how indeed did that happen?!? Am I ‘middle-aged’ or close to ‘middle-aged’, maybe writing this blog makes me! I wanted to create a new music review website for the discernible traditionally tagged parent, who starts to sound like their own parent when it comes to hearing new music. As a child of the late […]
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