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Lana Del Rey – Chemtrails Over the Country Club // REVIEW Lana Del Rey continues to impress as she explores a new, country-infused soundscape on Chemtrails Over the Country Club.

●●●●● It’s been an eventful twelve months for Lana Del Rey. Following the backlash to her now-infamous ‘question for the culture’ statement last summer, the American songstress has found herself caught up in one scandal after another. Controversy is nothing … Continue reading Lana Del Rey – Chemtrails Over the Country Club // REVIEW Lana Del Rey continues to impress as she explores a new, country-infused soundscape on Chemtrails Over the Country Club.

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Black Honey – Written & Directed // REVIEW Written & Directed is another superb release from Black Honey, with earworms aplenty and more diverse production for the listener to enjoy

British indie rock band Black Honey are soon preparing to deliver their sophomore album, Written & Directed, the follow-up to 2018 debut, Black Honey. Their first record was a memorable introduction to the band, incorporating a wide range of genres … Continue reading Black Honey – Written & Directed // REVIEW Written & Directed is another superb release from Black Honey, with earworms aplenty and more diverse production for the listener to enjoy

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Miley Cyrus – Plastic Hearts // REVIEW Cyrus sounds at home on her new pop-rock record.

Fourteen years into her musical career, Miley Cyrus is finally hitting her stride with her latest album, Plastic Hearts. Adopting a classic rock-infused sound, Plastic Hearts is a welcome addition to Cyrus’ notable, yet erratic, discography. Over the past decade, … Continue reading Miley Cyrus – Plastic Hearts // REVIEW Cyrus sounds at home on her new pop-rock record.

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Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass // REVIEW A pensive and personal poetry collection from one of the world’s most enigmatic songwriters.

Over the past decade, Lana Del Rey has become one of the most popular alternative artists in the world, enchanting her listeners with lush melodies, lavish aesthetics, and beautifully tragic lyrics. This year she has ventured into a new area … Continue reading Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass // REVIEW A pensive and personal poetry collection from one of the world’s most enigmatic songwriters.

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Glass Animals – Dreamland // REVIEW Glass Animals invite you on a nostalgia trip to Dreamland.

●●●●○ After extensive promotion on social media and a short postponement Glass Animals have released their new album, Dreamland, the follow-up to their excellent 2016 release How To Be A Human Being. Known for their genre-defying sound and unpredictable lyrics, … Continue reading Glass Animals – Dreamland // REVIEW Glass Animals invite you on a nostalgia trip to Dreamland.

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Fiona Apple – Fetch the Bolt Cutters // REVIEW Apple impresses with a bold, homemade album

First published in the 2020 Summer Issue This year featured the release of Fiona Apple’s long-awaited album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters. Each new album from Apple brings with it a frenzy of excitement from fans and critics alike, and Apple … Continue reading Fiona Apple – Fetch the Bolt Cutters // REVIEW Apple impresses with a bold, homemade album

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Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch – review It’s given the franchise a much-needed refresh, though Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach yet again.

●●●●○ Super Mario Odyssey, one of the most highly-anticipated titles for the Nintendo Switch, has finally hit the shelves of game stores around the world. Nintendo have been hyping up the game all year, and pre-release reviews have been calling … Continue reading Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch – review It’s given the franchise a much-needed refresh, though Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach yet again.

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Minecraft Story Mode: The Complete Adventure for Nintendo Switch – Review Following an unsuccessful building competition and a back-alley deal gone sour, the gang of characters are suddenly tasked with saving the world from annihilation at the hands of the fearsome Wither Storm.

●●●●○ Have you ever wondered what life in the world of Minecraft would be like? Look no further, as Minecraft Story Mode: The Complete Adventure will give you all of the insights you’re looking for. The game is developed by … Continue reading Minecraft Story Mode: The Complete Adventure for Nintendo Switch – Review Following an unsuccessful building competition and a back-alley deal gone sour, the gang of characters are suddenly tasked with saving the world from annihilation at the hands of the fearsome Wither Storm.

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Lana Del Rey Leaves Us Lusting For More With White Mustang Rory Codd reviews Lana's latest audio-visual offering

●●○○○   Lana Del Rey is renowned internationally not just for her critically-acclaimed discography, but also for her distinctive visuals and aesthetic sheen. This is most apparent in her ever-growing collection of music videos, which usually invoke her nostalgia for … Continue reading Lana Del Rey Leaves Us Lusting For More With White Mustang Rory Codd reviews Lana’s latest audio-visual offering

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The Vote Is In… American Horror Story: Cult – Season Opening Review Senior Writer Rory Codd takes a look at the return of American Horror Story.

Ryan Murphy’s blockbuster anthology series American Horror Story is finally back on our screens with its seventh season, Cult. This year the show has been given an infusion of current-day politics, a decision that is bound to cause some controversy … Continue reading The Vote Is In… American Horror Story: Cult – Season Opening Review Senior Writer Rory Codd takes a look at the return of American Horror Story.

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‘Rainbow’: Kesha’s Triumphant Return to the Music World In our newest Track By Track; senior writer Rory Codd takes a look at today's release from Kesha, marking her defiant return to the music industry.

●●●●○ Kesha has been put through the ringer since the release of her last album, Warrior, in 2012. As well as undergoing a stint in rehab for her bulimia, she’s been entangled in a high-profile legal battle with Dr Luke … Continue reading ‘Rainbow’: Kesha’s Triumphant Return to the Music World In our newest Track By Track; senior writer Rory Codd takes a look at today’s release from Kesha, marking her defiant return to the music industry.