Articles By: Catherine Hawkes
Album Review: Two Door Cinema Club
Aims for and achieves a more accomplished sound than their last effort and nicely eschews the classic second album pitfalls
Album Review: Bloc Party
They’re starting to remember what it was that made them so good in the first place, and therefore makes for a thoroughly satisfying listen
Album Review: Mystery Jets
They’ve moved away from their signature indie-pop to concentrate on a more intimate listen
Album Review: Ladyhawke
A confident step up from her debut, which sees her branching further away from her 80s influence to achieve a slicker yet far grungier sound
Album Review: Sleigh Bells
They’ve been careful not to stray from the classic formula, but make enough of a creative step to keep things interesting
Live Review – The Maccabees
The band seem self assured and comfortable in their surroundings, loving every minute. They’ve played Brixton before of course but never right at the start of a tour with one eye on arenas as they do so.
Album Review – First Aid Kit
Transcending the expectations of the listener, The Lions Roar has without a doubt become a contender for the most beautiful album of the year.
Album Review – The Big Pink
Technically there’s nothing wrong with this kind of album. It’s easy listening, radio-ready for sure, but none of the songs are particularly memorable…
