Shim – SHIM (BFD) Reviewed by Emma Hughes. Having all but disappeared from the music scene for a number of years, former founder and lead singer of Australian rock trio Sick Puppies Shimon Moore has launched himself back into theContinue Reading
Thrice – Palms (Epitaph Records) Reviewed by Emma Hughes. My first experience of Thrice was by proxy – having heard a brilliant cover of their 2017 single “Hurricane” before checking out the original version. Since then I’ve remained a fan,Continue Reading
ManaLion – Nothing II Lose (Independent) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Back in August last year I had a conversation with the Black Seed’s Barnaby Weir about production work and he told me about his new production project. He was keenContinue Reading
L.A.B – II (LOOP) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Just over 12 months since the release of their debut album the Kora brothers return with L.A.B II, the next chapter in the story. This one is more than just a deviationContinue Reading
J Mascis – Elastic Days (Rhythmethod) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Swapping power chords for fingerpicking and acoustic guitars, Dinosaur Jnrs frontman J Mascis showcases a very different musical side, with a more gentle contemplative approach that’s streets away from theContinue Reading
Plum Green – Sound Recordings (Independent) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. When I first reviewed folk-goth siren Plum Green back in 2012 I may have been a bit harsh. I compared her performance on her debut Rushes to Evanescence’s Amy Lee,Continue Reading
Muse – Simulation Theory (Warner Bros. Records) Reviewed by Bridget Herlihy. Its not really any surprise that Muse’s eighth studio album ‘Simulation Theory’ has blasted straight into the number one spot on the UK music charts a week after itsContinue Reading
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – IC-01 HANOI (Jagjaguwar Records) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. Nominated for best Alternative band at this year’s Tuis (And, subsequently winning! – Editor) Oregon-based New Zealand psychedelic rock band can do no wrong. Their musical style isContinue Reading
Yoko-Zuna – Voyager (LOOP) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. It’s ‘official’ – Voyager is the most vibrant, creative innovative and down right awesome album I’ve heard all year. Period. Let me tell you why. Built like a proper prog-rock/jazz/funk/hip-hop/fusion album shouldContinue Reading