The Soft Pack – Self Titled : Album Reviews

Riding the wave of hype garnered from support slots for Phoenix and Franz Ferdinand, San Diego quartet The Soft Pack drop their self-titled debut album on us after much anticipation. Audiences down under had previously had their appetites whetted with the Australian-exclusive, aperitif mini album Extinction being released late last year, and drew comparisons with [...]

The Supreme Genius of King Khan & The Shrines – Best Of : Album Reviews

The Supreme Genius Of King Khan & The Shrines is exactly that – supreme genius.
To begin to understand them, it’s best to put all previous thoughts about soul music aside, because this is a brand of fire-infused soul that has to be heard to be believed. The Supreme Genius of King Khan & The Shrines [...]

Fyfe Dangerfield – Fly Yellow Sun : Album Reviews

Despite resembling Matthew Newton in his appearance, there isn’t much Fyfe Dangerfield has done wrong, with his debut album Fly Yellow Moon a very promising release of bright-pop mastery.

Me’Shell Ndegéocello – Devils Halo : Album Review

Ten time Grammy nominee Me’Shell Ndegéocello’s 8th studio album Devils Halo arrives on the 6th of March. It’s a musical force, but unfortunately, one that cannot decide which angle it truly wants to be approached from.

Corinne Bailey Rae – The Sea : Album Reviews

Grammy award winner Corrine Bailey Rae’s second album The Sea marks her return to music following her hiatus after the untimely death of her husband Jason Rae.

Kid Sister – Ultraviolet : Album Reviews

Ultraviolet might not be everyone’s cup of tea , what with lyrical punch lines that are at times cringe worthy, and a central theme of partying featuring in every track. And I mean EVERY track.

A Mountain Of One – Institute Of Joy : Album Reviews

A Mountain Of One, are aiding in the sustainability of this tricky genre, and in some ways, are sparking a revival of its greatness. There new album, Institute Of Joy is

Secret Masters – Words, Power, Sound : Album Review

Forming in 2002, Melbourne musicians Peter Bourke and Donnie Dub (aka Brian Westbrook) formed reggae/dub band Secret Masters. What began as a mutual admiration for dub and reggae music soon turned into a collaboration whereby both gentlemen were able to express their affection for the genres together, but in their own personal ways.

Memory Tapes – Seek Music : Album Reviews

New Jersey indie-dance sensation Dayve Hawke (also known as Memory Tapes) throws caution to the wind and blurs the boundaries with his highly anticipated debut, Seek Music.

Hot Chip – One Life Stand : Album Reviews

Hot Chip returns with their fourth album, One Life Stand, giving us irrefutable evidence that genuinely uncool people (the most normal one resembling an overweight Jarvis Cocker) can make some ultra-choice tunes.

Aluka – Aluka : Album Review

I am a sucker for a decent voice-man or woman; all of my favourite artists are as such because of their vocal lustre and beautifully expressive manner of singing and songcrafting. Sam Cooke, Dinah Washington; my two favourite artists of all time, because their voices go unsurpassed in my musical history. Such a manner of vocalising human emotions with simple sounds, it’s astounding! Hence my attraction to Aluka; people- women, even – that have worked on and honed and built up their craft to such a point that, for all intents and purpose, they need nought else.

Toy Balloon – Toy Division : Album Review

Toy Divison is one of those albums that you listen to and can’t feel sombre. Toy Balloon delivers the album with great enthusiasm and, clearly, is one of those acts that have big things ahead of them.

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