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Review: Parklife 2019

Review: Parklife 2019

Despite the rain, wind and mud, Parklife manages to pull off an incredible weekend of dancing, visual wonder and musical excellence, writes Jake Oliver
Album Review: When We Land by Anteros

Album Review: When We Land by Anteros

Jake Oliver reviews Anteros’ debut full-length release, When We Land, which sees a clash between the band’s original DIY grit and newer, more impressive production elements
Live Review: The Japanese House

Live Review: The Japanese House

The Japanese House demonstrates her ethereal magic with a set spanning early EPs and latest tracks from her debut album, writes Deputy Music Editor Jake Oliver
Album Review: Sundara Karma – Ulfilas’ Alphabet

Album Review: Sundara Karma – Ulfilas’ Alphabet

Packed full of socratic, philosophical observations, Sundara Karma’s second record is a phenomenal exploration of modern life and our struggle to communicate, writes Jake Oliver
Record Reappraisal: The Smiths – The Smiths

Record Reappraisal: The Smiths – The Smiths

Jake Oliver re-examines The Smiths’ eponymous debut 35 years after its original release and shares why it is just as relevant today
Preview: Parklife 2019

Preview: Parklife 2019

After the release of a phenomenal lineup, Jake Oliver explores all the excitement yet to unfold as Parklife returns to Heaton Park for its tenth year
Album Review: Unfortunately, Terror Jr – Terror Jr

Album Review: Unfortunately, Terror Jr – Terror Jr

Jake Oliver reviews the mysterious alt-pop duo Terror Jr following the release of their surprisingly emotive debut LP Unfortunately, Terror Jr
EP Review: Isla Den – Water Signs / Navi.6

EP Review: Isla Den – Water Signs / Navi.6

Jake Oliver explores the tranquil atmosphere created by Canadian electronic duo Isla Den across both of their releases to date
Live Review: Wolf Alice at Victoria Warehouse

Live Review: Wolf Alice at Victoria Warehouse

After a busy few months touring extensively with their Mercury Prize winning sophomore album, Wolf Alice set off for one final celebration at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse
Feature: A Brief Inquiry Into The 1975

Feature: A Brief Inquiry Into The 1975

On the release of the The 1975’s latest and third outing, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, Jake Oliver and Olivia White track the group’s progress since their EP launch
Live Review: The Japanese House

Live Review: The Japanese House

The Japanese House return from a year’s absence with more confidence and mastery than ever before to deliver an enchanting performance at Gorilla, writes Deputy Music Editor Jake Oliver
Preview: Kurupt FM – The Warehouse Project

Preview: Kurupt FM – The Warehouse Project

Everyone’s favourite pirate radio station – Kurupt FM – is set to deliver a knockout performance at The Warehouse Project, writes Jake Oliver
Live Review: Bicep (WHP x MIF)

Live Review: Bicep (WHP x MIF)

Bicep pull off a legendary performance at The Mayfield Depot as the closer of The Warehouse Project’s special events series, writes Jake Oliver
Live Review: Sigrid

Live Review: Sigrid

Sigrid, the Scandinavian superstar in the making, shows everyone why she’s a force to be reckoned with, writes Deputy Editor, Jake Oliver
Album Review: Lil Peep – Come Over When You’re Sober Pt.2

Album Review: Lil Peep – Come Over When You’re Sober Pt.2

Late rapper Lil Peep’s posthumous release is a bittersweet continuation of his legacy, full of emotional weight and genre-merging swagger, writes Jake Oliver
Hot Right Now: Isla Den

Hot Right Now: Isla Den

Jake Oliver reviews the Canadian synth-pop duo Isla Den, who released their debut EP Water Sounds back in April – bringing along a sense of tranquility
Album Review: Pale Waves – My Mind Makes Noises

Album Review: Pale Waves – My Mind Makes Noises

Pale Waves’ debut is glittering, but fails to be overtly original or diverse