Quick review today before more of the details escape me! I was fortunate enough to see John Mayer and his band last Thursday May 11th at the O2. My first time witnessing the man in person. A friend of mine had introduced me to John’s music while we studied together at music school, and I […]
The Sunday Times has revealed a musical taster of their annual Rich List, and well-known veterans maintain top positions. Although all eyes are now on the nation’s favourite potty-mouthed Londoner, Adele. Ahead of publishing the UK’s 100 wealthiest on Sunday, the newspaper has released the top 20 within the music industry. Although the line up is
Every so often, something happens to the music industry. That shakes everything up and breaks all the rules. Linkin Park’s recent collaboration with Stormzy. Because this highlights just how big a wave grime has made. The explosion of grime into the mainstream has been so fascinating to watch. That it would be easy to think of it as an
Alt-J have released the second single “In Cold Blood” from their latest album Relaxer. This follows the release of “3WW” and will be the bands third album (via Canvasback Music) following This is All Yours which was released back in 2014. This latest track is typical Alt-J, having honed their own sound which nobody else
Brummie lads Bad Girlfriend have followed up last year’s EP #killyourselfie with their new EP “My Time”. The EP includes single “My Time” also including a cover of Men at Work’s “Land Down Under”. That classic 80s track that is sure to get you singing along. Along with these surprise additions to the album what
The Netflix hit “Stranger Things” blended inspirations from anime. (Most notably ‘Elfen Lied.’) And iconic 80’s horror and sci-fi productions into a fresh and innovative TV smash. Explicit references were made to ‘The Thing.’ (Whose poster appears in Will’s bedroom.) E.T and the Goonies. The soundtrack mirrored these inspirations to a T. Also paid homage
Drake released More Life last week. A mixtape of 22 tracks. Loaded with guest features and absorbing and adopting musical styles from across the global African diaspora. Much has been said about the genre-hopping album and the way its optimized. To capitalize on current streaming trends. But what has been glossed over is how More
