ALBUM REVIEW : FLESHWATER – 2000: IN SEARCH OF THE ENDLESS SKY

It is incredibly rare to see a band blow up in popularity after releasing their debut, but even if it is rare, it is not impossible to see, especially nowadays. This is something that Fleshwater have accomplished. This outfit are known for their mesmerising vocals and intricate musicianship, which has evidently been elevated in 2000: […]
Until recent months, my knowledge of Slovenian music was non-existent. Now, thanks to tak:til / Glitterbeat unveiling diverse musical delights from around the globe, I can name two acts worthy of attention. October sees the release of ‘In the Wind of Night, Hard Fallen Incantations Whisper’ by avant-folk trio Širom, a trio utilising over 20 […]

ALBUM REVIEW – ETCETERAL: KIMATIKA

ALBUM REVIEW – CMAT: EUROCOUNTRY

Irish pop country sensation returns with her long-awaited third studio album, titled Eurocountry. It is her first album since 2023, and it does not disappoint! Few people could get away with singing about their hatred for Jamie Oliver, the collapse of the Celtic Tiger and a casual nod to Calpol, and make it work. But […]
“Oh boy.” In early June, these words called out like the lowlights of a cowboy bar on a silent drive and delivered the news that the Dolly Pocket of pop had returned. A lot has happened since Sabrina Carpenter declared herself short and sweet and, with her usual wink nudge candour, these two words seem […]

ALBUM REVIEW – SABRINA CARPENTER: MAN’S BEST FRIEND

ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 29 AUGUST 2025

The Good Ones              Rwanda Sings With Strings     Rwandan folk duo whose record combines their signature earthy vocals and acoustic instrumentation (guitar and hand percussion) with atmospheric cello and violin arrangements, creating a soundscape that vividly brings to life their powerful stories of resilience, memory, and longing. Ambarchi, Berthling and Werliin          Ghosted III        Alongside the eternal […]
Although Mac DeMarco does not portray much differentiation within his music, it never seems to get old. Guitar is no different. With mellow bass lines that walk hand in hand with acoustic guitars. It seems that with a lot of Mac DeMarco songs, every instrument has a place and a purpose in the tracks. ‘Shining’ […]

ALBUM REVIEW – MAC DEMARCO: GUITAR

ALBUM REVIEW – NOVA TWINS: PARASITES & BUTTERFLIES

Nu-metal has been a metal music subgenre for decades, and with this music genre, evolution is inevitable. Bands like Papa Roach have evolved into combining more modern-day pop elements into their music, and Fever333 have a punk approach to their version of nu-metal with their songwriting. The ever evolving Nova Twins combine nu-metal with punk […]
Since the release of their much-loved debut album ‘PRATTS AND PAIN,’ Royel Otis fans have been pleading for more. From the moment their first release of the year ‘Moody ‘arrived, it was obvious the group were ready to outdo themselves on new album ‘Hickey’. “My girl’s a bitch when she’s moody” lead singer Otis Pavlovic […]

ALBUM REVIEW – ROYEL OTIS: HICKEY

INTERVIEW – CERYS HAFANA – HARPIST

A gorgeous and inventive album, Cerys Hafana’s ‘Angel’ will be released on 26 September 2025 via Glitterbeat’s tak:til label imprint. It displays Hafana’s mastery of the Welsh triple harp and sees them joined by a trio of musicians (Ursula Harrison – double bass, Amie Huckstep – alto saxophone and Lisa Martin -drums) who add ideal […]
With Autumn fast approaching, the release schedule gains pace with plenty of top choices to pick from this week. James Yorkston              Songs for Nina and Johanna    The album is his sixteenth on Domino and his third to be recorded in Stockholm in conjunction with members of The Second Hand Orchestra. Nina Persson (The Cardigans), who […]

ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 22 AUGUST 2025