Are you familiar with ‘Berghain’? It's something between classical music, pop and hip hop. Rosalia skilfully plays with expectations, only to shatter them. Behind the lovely music, there is an ambiguous message about faith and love, including sex. My album of 2025.
Are you familiar with ‘Berghain’? It's something between classical music, pop and hip hop. Rosalia skilfully plays with expectations, only to shatter them. Behind the lovely music, there is an ambiguous message about faith and love, including sex. My album of 2025.
After ‘Thank You’, I was disappointed. These recordings are different: bass-heavy hip hop with subtle stories that make you smile. ‘Young’ tells the story of a professional bingo player. Simz has rediscovered her storytelling skills.
After ‘Thank You’, I was disappointed. These recordings are different: bass-heavy hip hop with subtle stories that make you smile. ‘Young’ tells the story of a professional bingo player. Simz has rediscovered her storytelling skills.
Mercury was released 30 years ago, and now the band has released the album in a way that meets their own standards. This music comes across as unhurried, with plenty of space. Epic songs like Sky High and Manta Rae set the tone.
Mercury was released 30 years ago, and now the band has released the album in a way that meets their own standards. This music comes across as unhurried, with plenty of space. Epic songs like Sky High and Manta Rae set the tone.
Sometimes she reminds me of Little Simz or Portishead, without copying them. Aria Wells effortlessly weaves beautiful melodies that I can lose myself in. Everything is always danceable, with that certain touch of hip hop or trip hop.
Sometimes she reminds me of Little Simz or Portishead, without copying them. Aria Wells effortlessly weaves beautiful melodies that I can lose myself in. Everything is always danceable, with that certain touch of hip hop or trip hop.
As a man, Wet Leg always makes me feel like I'm walking on razor blades. But that's okay. The feminist duo remains red-hot with their second album. Anyone who gives their music a chance will be rewarded with danceable tunes for an afternoon in a teenager's bedroom.
As a man, Wet Leg always makes me feel like I'm walking on razor blades. But that's okay. The feminist duo remains red-hot with their second album. Anyone who gives their music a chance will be rewarded with danceable tunes for an afternoon in a teenager's bedroom.
In 2023, I saw the band supporting Nick Cave in Munich. I was confused because this is exactly how I imagine the ideal indie rock band to be. Circular saw guitars create an inferno over which James McGovern pours out his rusty lyrics. Wonderful.
In 2023, I saw the band supporting Nick Cave in Munich. I was confused because this is exactly how I imagine the ideal indie rock band to be. Circular saw guitars create an inferno over which James McGovern pours out his rusty lyrics. Wonderful.
I love Booker for his diffuse noise music and those whispers and murmurs. That's how he gets me. Always a little off the mark, but all the more endearing for it. This is the perfect music to get you back on your feet after a boozy night out.
I love Booker for his diffuse noise music and those whispers and murmurs. That's how he gets me. Always a little off the mark, but all the more endearing for it. This is the perfect music to get you back on your feet after a boozy night out.
Sixpence are back and now on Christmas tour in the States. This live album features ‘Kiss Me’ and the choir cover ‘Midnight Sun’, with percussionist Steve Hindalong also on board. The more recent single “Julia” and ‘Rosemary Hill’ are also included.
Sixpence are back and now on Christmas tour in the States. This live album features ‘Kiss Me’ and the choir cover ‘Midnight Sun’, with percussionist Steve Hindalong also on board. The more recent single “Julia” and ‘Rosemary Hill’ are also included.
I'm no expert on electronic music, but Mechatok has hit the mark with this album. It packs a punch like no other. Emir Timur Tokdemi, aka Mechatok, unleashes a sound avalanche that is second to none. The collaborations with Bladee and Ecco2k are also top notch.
I'm no expert on electronic music, but Mechatok has hit the mark with this album. It packs a punch like no other. Emir Timur Tokdemi, aka Mechatok, unleashes a sound avalanche that is second to none. The collaborations with Bladee and Ecco2k are also top notch.
Singer Maurice confesses to his audience ‘A Dream Come True’. Bilderbuch play all the great hits from their early albums, such as “Spliff” and ‘Maschin’, in the City of Angels, which almost makes up for how bad their current studio albums were.
Singer Maurice confesses to his audience ‘A Dream Come True’. Bilderbuch play all the great hits from their early albums, such as “Spliff” and ‘Maschin’, in the City of Angels, which almost makes up for how bad their current studio albums were.
Those were the days when Thom Yorke squealed to guitar rock. I would have loved to see Radiohead live too. Five minutes in, all tickets gone. That's why I praise the small stages where we can look the band members straight in the eye.
Those were the days when Thom Yorke squealed to guitar rock. I would have loved to see Radiohead live too. Five minutes in, all tickets gone. That's why I praise the small stages where we can look the band members straight in the eye.
I would have loved to see DM on this tour, but the tickets sold out fast. This live production is brilliant. It starts off with live drums and some heavy guitars (‘I Feel You’). Hits like ‘Enjoy The Silence’ or ‘Personal Jesus’ are amazing.
I would have loved to see DM on this tour, but the tickets sold out fast. This live production is brilliant. It starts off with live drums and some heavy guitars (‘I Feel You’). Hits like ‘Enjoy The Silence’ or ‘Personal Jesus’ are amazing.
I saw them in Washington DC in 2014, awesome. Their new album is much louder. Generally speaking, I don't find instrumental music easy to listen to. But this album rocks.
I saw them in Washington DC in 2014, awesome. Their new album is much louder. Generally speaking, I don't find instrumental music easy to listen to. But this album rocks.
A few years ago, I saw them live in Wiesbaden, and they were a force of nature. I love their screaming, the exuberant guitars and the electric atmosphere at their concerts.
A few years ago, I saw them live in Wiesbaden, and they were a force of nature. I love their screaming, the exuberant guitars and the electric atmosphere at their concerts.
I'm a fan of this Scottish band, and their album won me over with their cover of Beyoncé's ‘Texas Hold’. Otherwise, it's a solid album. I read Ricky Ross' autobiography, which was impressive. I like music that makes me feel at home.
I'm a fan of this Scottish band, and their album won me over with their cover of Beyoncé's ‘Texas Hold’. Otherwise, it's a solid album. I read Ricky Ross' autobiography, which was impressive. I like music that makes me feel at home.
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