There’s a simultaneous feeling of excitement and dread amongst fans of The Smiths when we hear that Morrissey is releasing a new album. Excitement at the thought that maybe, just maybe, we might get a repeat of Vauxhall and I … Continue reading Morrissey’s Low in High School Review
“Seduction is when the invitation is better than the party itself”, Annie Clark — otherwise known by her stage moniker St. Vincent — says, looking deadpan at her out-of-shot interviewer. Though to believe blithely that Clark said this is flawed; … Continue reading MASSEDUCTION – Album Review
The Killers, a band impossible not to love. I first saw The Killers headlining Tennents Vital Festival in Belfast in the summer of 2014. Originally going to see supporting act Bastille, I couldn’t help but describe The Killers set as … Continue reading The Killers – Wonderful Wonderful review A return to form?
●●●●○ 1992 is a fresh gift from the New York rap scene, offered up by Destiny Frasqueri – AKA Princess Nokia – the “Jewish, Puerto Rican, little bit Italian,” rapper from Spanish Harlem. Trumpeting her arrival on the scene, … Continue reading Princess Nokia, 1992 Deluxe – Review Susie Birmingham finds promise in rapper Destiny Frasqueri’s debut offering
The novelty of Purity Ring’s sound has worn off and they have unfortunately not provided the substance to maintain the hype. (●●○○○) Continue reading Another Eternity, Purity Ring – review