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‘Tableau’ – A Celestial Contribution by The Orielles

‘Tableau’ – A Celestial Contribution by The Orielles

The Orielles release their highly anticipated album ‘Tableau’, a cosmic 16-track record which defies the limitations of musical genres
Album review: Sorry – Anywhere But Here

Album review: Sorry – Anywhere But Here

The Mancunion reviews London post-punks Sorry’s second album, and it shapes up to be their most vulnerable work to date
10 Must-See Acts at Reading and Leeds Festival 2022

10 Must-See Acts at Reading and Leeds Festival 2022

Whether you’re a rock, hip-hop, or pop-punk fan, you’re bound to discover your new favourite artist at Leeds Festival this year – check out our picks for ones to watch.
Album Review: Heart Under by Just Mustard

Album Review: Heart Under by Just Mustard

Sam Dynes reviews the sophomore record from Dundalk’s Just Mustard.
Album review: Nobody’s Home – Bakar

Album review: Nobody’s Home – Bakar

A review of the new Bakar album by Daniel Brackstone.
Girl Band to Gilla Band, Why the Change?

Girl Band to Gilla Band, Why the Change?

Kristin Cooper investigates the post-punk band Girl Band’s decision to change their name to Gilla Band after 10 years
Dean Blunt – Black Britain’s Provocateur Poet

Dean Blunt – Black Britain’s Provocateur Poet

Sam Dynes explores the music of the alternative cult artist Dean Blunt and how his music acts as an archive of black musical history.
In conversation with Rachel Chinouriri, an exciting new voice in British alt-pop

In conversation with Rachel Chinouriri, an exciting new voice in British alt-pop

The UK has a long history of producing excellent and emotive female vocalists. Everyone from Dusty Springfield to Adele has graced world stages, and in recent years, several key British pop music vocalists have begun to venture away from traditional pop formats and towards more alternative influences. Born and raised in Croydon and taking inspiration […]
A Return to Form for Gorillaz on Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez

A Return to Form for Gorillaz on Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez

Alan Thomas discusses the highs and lows of Gorillaz’ latest album Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez
Album Review: Heaven To A Tortured Mind by Yves Tumor

Album Review: Heaven To A Tortured Mind by Yves Tumor

Sam Dynes reviews the newest album from experimental iconoclast Yves Tumor, an album mixing funk, soul, R&B and noise together with expert precision
How Netflix’s Sex Education explores identity politics and victim blaming through fashion

How Netflix’s Sex Education explores identity politics and victim blaming through fashion

Fashion Writer Maisie Scott argues that fashion is key to the identity formation and the trauma experienced by the characters in the popular Netflix show, Sex Education
Post-‘post-punk revival’: Should post-punk still be the main bastion of alternative music?

Post-‘post-punk revival’: Should post-punk still be the main bastion of alternative music?

Alternative music culture seriously needs to reconsider putting all its eggs in the post-punk basket, says writer Sam Dynes
Opinion: All of the hate Hobo Johnson receives is exactly why you should be listening to him

Opinion: All of the hate Hobo Johnson receives is exactly why you should be listening to him

Writer Reece Ritchie explores why Hobo Johnson is an artist which people love to love, but, also love to hate and why Hobo Johnson’s own brand of alternativeness is one everyone should explore
Album Review: Ode To Joy by Wilco

Album Review: Ode To Joy by Wilco

Wilco’s new album Ode To Joy shows the band recapture their classic music style and lyrical anxiety through their muse of America’s current political climate
Album Review: The Talkies by Girl Band

Album Review: The Talkies by Girl Band

Sam Dynes looks at Girl Band’s re-entry to the music scene and how their new album is a tour de force investigation of lead singer Dara Keily’s mental health
Album Review: Heaven Surrounds You by Surf Curse

Album Review: Heaven Surrounds You by Surf Curse

A critical analysis of alternative indie rock group Surf Curse’s newest album titled Heaven Surrounds You
Art in Mancunia: Yang Sweeps

Art in Mancunia: Yang Sweeps

For the finale of the ‘Art in Mancunia’ event, the Manchester-based psyche rock band, Yang Sweeps, will perform in one of Manchester’s most iconic venues
Album Review: Cage The Elephant – Social Cues

Album Review: Cage The Elephant – Social Cues

Cage The Elephant return with their fifth studio album, an introspection on the downfalls of fame and the breakup of relationships writes contributor Jasmine Bennett
In Conversation with Drenge

In Conversation with Drenge

Jack Melvin chats to Drenge about their return to touring hot off the back of their latest full-length release ‘Strange Creatures’ and gives his take on their O2 Ritz headline show
Review: Some Rap Songs by Earl Sweatshirt

Review: Some Rap Songs by Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt takes a turn for the lo-fi on his abstract new release, complete with all the introspection and intimacy you could expect, writes Luke McGavin