ALBUM REVIEW: Flying Lotus ‘You’re Dead!’

Rating: Abstract hip hop. That’s how someone described Flying Lotus’ fifth studio album to me this week – and it’s incredibly difficult to offer a better adjective. What Lotus, real name Steven Ellison, has done with You’re Dead! isn’t anything…

INTERVIEW: Raglans

Raglans are an Irish indie rock band from Dublin, formed in 2010. Their self-titled debut album was released in March 2014 and reached no.5 in the Irish Album Chart. They have toured around Ireland, the UK and Europe, as well as supporting  bands such…

Album Review: Hozier (Self-Titled)

Rating: Hozier’s eponymous debut is an emotional roller coaster from start to finish; opener ‘Take Me To Church’ is accompanied by a pertinent music video about persecution of same sex love – an issue close to the hearts of many,…

LISTEN: Skepta shares new track ‘It Ain’t Safe’

Having worked with US rappers in the past including rap legend P Diddy and RATKING member Wiki, Skepta has continued his mission to spread grime across the pond with his fresh new track ‘It Ain’t Safe’, which premiered on i-D…

Album Review: Flights ‘History Be Kind’

Rating: History Be Kind is the debut album from Bristol alternative rock band Flights. After the success of their debut self titled EP in 2011, creating a whirlwind of favourable reviews. Now they’re back with a debut album to hopefully impress again….

ALBUM REVIEW: The Datsuns ‘Deep Sleep’

Rating: The Datsuns’ Deep Sleep is a brimming cauldron of rock-fueled riffs and fills, with a twist of psychedelia hurled into the mix. At just ten songs in length, the album rattles through at break neck speed without compromising on…

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ALBUM REVIEW: The Drums ‘Encyclopedia’

Rating: If you look under the tag of jingly upbeat surf rock, you may find The Drums soaking in saccharine summer bliss. Perhaps the best example of this would be their breakthrough single, ‘Lets Go Surfing’, featuring the easy on…