EP: A Glossary Of Broken Humans & Beating Hearts Artist: Yard Arms Jumping into ‘Idea Of Me & You’, Yard Arms’ new EP begins with an upbeat temp. Rhythmic bass and a buoyant melody form the foundations of this opening track which exaggerate the depth of the vocals. ‘Idea Of Me & You’ is a very strong start to A Glossary of Broken Humans & … Continue reading EP: Yard Arms – A Glossary Of Broken Humans & Beating Hearts
Album/EP: Cry Artist: Cigarettes After Sex Opening Cigarettes After Sex’s second studio album is the melancholic and introspective ballad ‘Don’t Let Me Go’. The airy tone combined with the lyrics of longing are quick to create a beautifully mellow, psychedelic atmosphere which is maintained throughout the album. The gently plodding bassline brings us to ‘Kiss It Off Me’. A little more upbeat than ‘Don’t Let … Continue reading LP: Cigarettes After Sex – Cry
Album: Fandom Artist: Waterparks Fizzy guitars and fuzzy vocals, ‘Cherry Red’ is a short and sweet song with a strong 80s vibe that opens Waterparks’ highly anticipated 3rd studio album, Fandom. The first of the singles to feature on the track list is ‘Watch What Happens Next’, a catchy and boppy song with an upbeat rhythm that completely juxtaposes the anguish of the lyrics. This … Continue reading LP: Waterparks – Fandom
Album: Hello Exile Artist: The Menzingers ‘America (You’re Freaking Me Out)’ is a fantasticopening song for The Menzingers’ 6th studio album, HelloExile. With a bold upbeat rhythm, it’s dancing in the sunset with yourfriends, it’s spilling overpriced beer in a careless haze of movements, it’s afeelgood song with bite. Bringing the energy down a notch, ‘Anna’ is a punk rockballad through and through. The emotion … Continue reading LP: The Menzingers – Hello Exile
EP: No Show Artist: Soeur A year after the Fight EP, Soeur are back on the scene with their third EP, No Show. Opening track ‘Don’t’ sets out with a duel between the guitar and bass which is upheld throughout the song. The strong bass lead to this song really sets the mood with an anger and a fire building, whilst the vocals maintain a … Continue reading EP: Soeur – No Show
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