Music Reviews

22 August 2014

Jona Overground - 'On The Outside' Album Review

Anna and Jon make up the relatively unknown duo Jona Overground, who must be hoping to make a name for themselves with the release of their new record 'On The ...

20 August 2014

The Same Sun by Sharon Corr track by track review

I am slightly addicted to Sharon Corr’s new album- the organic and stripped back tracks leave nothing to hide behind as the purity of her voice and the instruments shine ...
19 August 2014

Eoin Glackin - 'Rain Finally Came' Album Review

Eoin has a voice that instantly grabs your attention and doesn't let go until the final seconds. He has something that ensures you're not forced to listen, but rather you ...

17 August 2014

Kongos - 'Lunatic' Album Review

Quickly building a huge and rapturous beat, opening track 'I'm Only Joking' gives listeners an immediate taste of everything that's to follow, perfectly painting a picture of the four brothers ...

11 August 2014

OneRepublic - Are the 'Native' repackaged album tunes any good?

I'm not the biggest fan of repackaged albums. They've been done a hell of a lot and encourage fans to pay full album price all over again for a sprinkling ...
6 August 2014

Hunter & The Bear - 'Before I Come Home' EP Review

Opening track 'Pick Me Up' may start off slowly with some subtle vocals, but it doesn't take long for the tune to do exactly what it says in the title, ...

3 August 2014

'Pixie Lott' - Track-By-Track Review

Slated as her most personal album to-date, this new self-titled record from Pixie Lott kicks things off with the radio-friendly 'Nasty' and latest single 'Lay Me Down' - a lead ...
31 July 2014

Will and the People - 'Trustworthy Rock' Single Review

Ruthlessly infectious, Will and the People are taking influence from a score of genres including reggae and ska, punk, rock and pop in their new single. This isn't your typical tune ...

29 July 2014

Naughty Boy featuring SAM ROMANS - 'Home' Single Review

Often hailed as the man who helped Sam Smith explode onto the scene, Naughty Boy has had a heap of hits in the UK charts including 'La La La', 'Wonder' ...
27 July 2014

Pixie Lott - 'Lay Me Down' Single Review

From the opening whistles and attitude-laced vocals of 'Lay Me Down', you can tell Pixie Lott is once again on to a winner with a song fit to become a ...
24 July 2014

The TenFiveSixty - 'Control' Single Review

Jen Bailey's voice is one that you'll instantly fall in love with when listening to The TenFiveSixty's new single 'Control'. The vocals are slightly reminiscent of Stevie Nicks in her earlier ...

23 July 2014

A.J. Ellis - 'Bury The Devil' Album Review

As the frontman of NYC revival band Five O'Clock Heroes, A.J. Ellis saw major success, releasing three albums and touring across Europe and America, gaining praise all the way. Now he's ...

21 July 2014

Dagny - 'I Say' Single Review

As a debut single, 'I Say' is a great introduction to the upbeat music that Norwegian artist Dagny will hopefully continue to go on and produce. Slotting into the genre of ...

19 July 2014

Anja McCloskey - 'Quincy Who Waits' Album Review

Releasing her sophomore album 'Quincy Who Waits', Anja McCloskey has always been somewhat of an acquired taste. Her tone takes some getting used to and the congested instrumentals on each ...

17 July 2014

Nathassia Devine - 'Cosmic' Album Review

Electronic music doesn't have to be messy, over-produced and in your face. Unfortunately, 'Cosmic' opens with a minute and a quarter of that very thing and it's enough to put ...

16 July 2014

Sykes - 'Gold Dust' Single Review

Light reverb and soft melodies are what open up Sykes' new single 'Gold Dust', an alternative pop tune that has legs to take it all the way into the charts, ...

16 July 2014

Young The Giant - 'Mind Over Matter' Album Review

After some massive success in America, Young The Giant are releasing their brand new album 'Mind Over Matter' here in the UK, giving the British a chance to wallow in ...

15 July 2014

Tom Figgins - 'Let Your Roots Grow' - Single Review

Back with a new look and more matured sound, it's quite clear through new single 'Let Your Roots Grow' that Tom Figgins has been working on honing the perfect sound ...

13 July 2014

Noah Francis Johnson - 'Harvest Tree' - EP Review

What do Oasis' guitarist Paul Stacey, Faithless' drummer Andy Treacy and Rolling Stones' close friend and colleague Chris Kimsey all have in common? They're all some of the contributors that ...

8 July 2014

La Roux - 'Trouble In Paradise' - Album Review

You'd think Elly Jackson would be against any major change after her debut album alongside Ben Langmaid as La Roux gained critical acclaim and a Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance ...
7 July 2014

Leon Else - 'River Full Of Liquor' - EP Review

Kicking off the EP with the title track, there's a subtle hint of Adam Lambert-esque vocals laced within the incredible tones and talents of Leon Else. He isn't afraid to take ...

6 July 2014

Sia - '1000 Forms Of Fear' - Album Review

You know you're onto a winner when Sia's new album '1000 Forms Of Fear' opens with the phenomenal 'Chandelier'. It's a song way past its time that evokes an emotional ...

4 July 2014

Trey Songz - 'Trigga' - Album Review

'Ain't I spose to eat it too / if cake's on the menu?' Trey Songz's new album 'Trigga' begins in the way you'd expect any modern RnB male-led record to kick ...
3 July 2014

The Fugitives - 'Everything Will Happen' - Album Review

The Fugitives have been on the scene for quite some time, so it's not difficult to imagine that by now they've probably got the hang of creating a record that ...