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Luke Sital-Singh & Lisa Hannigan and Cosmic Crooner Reviewed
October 14, 2024
Luke Sital-Singh & Lisa Hannigan – Santa Fe
The best songwriters are just like the best travel writers – they’re fugitives. Yes, they’re running away from something, but they have acquired the charm, humour, and ability to take nice photos to disguise…
Unknown Venus and Dr. Rocket Reviewed
October 9, 2024
Unknown Venus – Pinned
It’s no coincidence that so many rock and pop musicians perform with masks nowadays. What used to be a rarely-seen gimmick is now a valid choice for those looking for a career in the music business.
Of course, bands will sell this to…
Rain House and Sea Lemon Reviewed
September 17, 2024
Rain House – Mona Lisa
I wouldn’t trust Hollywood movies about musicians. Contrary to the classic montage showing these musicians advancing from playing clubs to headlining festivals and having their egos balloon, most artists are not that way. Most band members…
Half Star and David Moore and the Fachans Reviewed
August 26, 2024
Half Star – White Frock
There aren’t a lot of modern guitar bands left with much self-respect. Making a fool of yourself isn’t restricted to manufactured pop singers. Just spare a thought, for example, for all the people in rock bands where the musicians are…
Travel Plans x Kendra Morris – Fade Out
The worst thing one can do with a life is to be wasteful. Talented artists whose brains are bursting open with ideas can easily fall into this trap. A million ideas fight for their attention at any time. It’s not easy to…
Whirle and Noel Heaney Reviewed
May 23, 2024
Whirle – What She Thinks She Knows
Genre: Post-Punk, Shoegaze, Dream Pop
I am happy to report that, however, much you like music, you’re never going to be able to properly discover but a small part of what it has to offer. And if you really like modern pop…
sssiv and Kevin Rumley Reviewed
April 24, 2024
sssiv – memory boy
Similar artists: Yo La Tengo, Cocteau Twins, Silversun Pickups, The Breeders, Stereolab
Genre: Shoegaze, Dream Pop, Alternative Rock
Depending on where you live, there aren’t a lot of places for dreamers to go. And, regardless of where you…
hlnhu and BLEU REINE Reviewed
March 22, 2024
hlnhu – Arnold
Similar artists: ||||||||||||||||||||, Tycho, Emancipator, Maribou State, Ratatat
Genre: Indietronica, Dream Pop
Picasso bragged about how much he stole from other artists and particularly about how nobody was ever going to be able to detect it…
Onyeka and dwn bad Reviewed
March 18, 2024
Onyeka – People In Our Lives
Genre: Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Dream Pop
Being a devoted fan of an artist carries with it some responsibility. Let’s not kid ourselves. And, by the same token, being an artist who is lucky to have admirers, comes with a number of…