Cold War Kids – Hold My Hand
Cold War Kids’ fifth studio album is just as electrifying as its predecessors. They have again managed to produce a compilation packed full of bluesy, soul-infused magic that will impress…
Slipknot – 5: The Gray Chapter
After a six year wait, Slipknot, renowned for their devout following, have treated their disciples to a brand-spanking-new album, entitled 5: The Gray Chapter. Corey Taylor has described the album…
Ben Howard – I Forget Where We Were
Following his debut album, Every Kingdom, Ben Howard won awards for British Breakthrough Act and British Solo Male Artist at 2013’s BRIT awards. His fusion of traditional pop music with…
The Vamps – Oh Cecilia (Breaking My Heart)
This track, although mildly catchy and enjoyable, is simply a sick and twisted form of plagiarism. As the fifth single off of The Vamps’ debut album, the very idea of…
The Black Keys – Gotta Get Away
The Black Keys’ ‘Gotta Get Away’ sees a return to the band’s old blues-rock, “lets-abandon-our-instruments-and-screw-anyone-who-says otherwise” attitude. The track screams Cream-era filth and Beatles-era sing-song, sweet charm. It strikes a…
The 2 Bears – The Night Is Young
Raf Rundell and Joe Goddard and back in the bear suits and with them they bring The Night Is Young. Their last release, Be Strong invaded dance floors and was…
Kindness – Otherness
The one man “indie disco-funk” band delivers a delightfully mellow album with his latest release. Otherness is a varied album featuring a number of collaborations with those including Kelea, Ade,…
Indie rockers push away the melancholic on new tour
The record itself is one of self-affirmation; it pushes aside the vulnerable and melancholic style that has shaped the band in its past with a promise of eleven tracks of…