Album & Track Reviews
“The only way he could express whatever he was feeling was through his music”: The surprising truth of Stranger on the Shore, with new insight from its inspiration
It was one of the most successful instrumental singles ever released, but few realise that Acker Bilk’s Stranger on the Shore had a very personal origin
Watch North West’s first solo music festival performance
It comes after the release of her debut EP, 'N0rth4evr', last month
Olivia Rodrigo and Elvis Costello
It’s alleged her 2021 track Brutal rips off Pump It Up
Linkin Park's biggest song
Chester Bennington was a little on the fence as to whether Linkin Park’s most enduring track was strong enough to be on their debut
Hotone NC-200 Verbera Review
With equally good algorithmic and IR convolution reverbs, this is a seriously impressive little pedal
Yamaha EAD50 Review
Nearly a decade after the release of the EAD10, Yamaha knocks it out of the park with the upgraded EAD50
Éadrom: A Quiet Emergence from the Irish Electronic Nebula
Amidst the clamour for attention, an artist named Éadrom from Ireland has begun to register a subtle presence within the electronic music landscape, their sonic identity unfolding without a traditional bio, driven by nascent listener engagement.
Linkin Park's Biggest Song: A Hesitant Beginning
Chester Bennington was a little on the fence as to whether Linkin Park’s most enduring track was strong enough to be on their debut
Hotone NC-200 Verbera Reverb Pedal Review
With equally good algorithmic and IR convolution reverbs, this is a seriously impressive little pedal
Jim Ward Discusses Sparta, New Album, and Influences
The rock veteran talks to NME about new album ‘Cut A Silhouette’, his eternal unity with old band, seeing himself in Turnstile, why he has "a ton of respect" for Kneecap, and how for Sparta "all the o
Helado Tropical to Embark on Debut Tour
Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical are taking their new project across North America
Hail to the Thief Version of Hamlet Heads to London
Radiohead’s 2003 album soundtracks the modern production of Shakespeare’s classic tale
8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Olivia Rodrigo, Kelsey Lu, and More
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Jim Ward on “the end of Sparta’s second act”, his connection to Turnstile and bond to At The Drive-In
The rock veteran talks to NME about new album ‘Cut A Silhouette’, his eternal unity with old band, seeing himself in Turnstile, why he has "a ton of respect" for Kneecap, and how for Sparta "all the obstacles have been cleared and now we can move ahead with a full tank" The post Jim Ward on “the end
Linkin Park's Biggest Song Almost Didn't Make the Debut Album
Chester Bennington was a little on the fence as to whether Linkin Park’s most enduring track was strong enough to be on their debut
Hotone NC-200 Verbera Review: Stunning Reverb Pedal
With equally good algorithmic and IR convolution reverbs, this is a seriously impressive little pedal
The Tullamarines Cover of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ for ‘Like A Version’ Debut
"We had a lot of songs that we were thinking about. The Chain came up as an option, and we were very, very scared," vocalist Angus Purvis admitted.
Helado Tropical Announces Debut Tour
Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical are taking their new project across North America
Radiohead's 'Hail to the Thief' Inspires Hamlet Production
Radiohead’s 2003 album soundtracks the modern production of Shakespeare’s classic tale
Olivia Rodrigo, Kelsey Lu, and More Release New Albums
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