mastodon 4.6.8Music Editor at House of Coco - Music Writer at Clash Magazine, Record Collector, Rock Cellar, Telegraph and more.
One of my favourite albums I have ever reviewed for Clash Magazine - ‘UK GRIM’ by the mighty @SleafordMods@mastodon.social
A delectable mix of punk puissance, menacing bass lines and irascible yet amusing observations about life in the UK. Absolutely first class!
I wrote a piece on the new Gorillaz album ‘Cracker Island’ for Clash Magazine. The virtual virtuosos’ eighth studio album sees them at their expansive, genre-bending best delivering a succinct and absorbing new body of work.
Go check it out via the link below 👇
https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/gorillaz-cracker-island/
#music #gorillaz #newmusic #newmusicalert #musicwriter #art #albumcover #albumart #damonalbarn #clashmagazine #review #musicreview
I wrote a little piece for the Telegraph on the new EP from the Pet Shop Boys ‘Lost’.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/best-albums-of-the-week-everything-but-the-girl-tiesto/
40 songs reinterpreted in the most compelling way - why the new album from U2 is so much more than just an unplugged greatest hits package.
My review of ‘Songs of Surrender’ by U2 is up now over at Clash Magazine.
https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/u2-songs-of-surrender/
#u2 #u2fans #bono #SongsofSurrender #music #newmusic #newmusicalert #stpatrickday #musicwriter
I had the pleasure of interviewing the magnificent Shania Twain for Clash Magazine chatted about her spectacular new album ‘Queen of Me’, singing with Harry Styles and why you just got to ‘keep on trucking!’
#ShaniaTwain #HarryStyles #music #musicwriter
https://www.clashmusic.com/features/back-to-the-root-shania-twain-interviewed/
Shades of Sunday
#art #photo #photography #graphic #music #musicwriter #Cartoon
I wrote a piece on the fantastic SAM SMITH for Clash Magazine on their new album ‘Gloria’ which is a real powerhouse of a record.
It is truly a ‘decadent, dance-fuelled and defiant’ collection of work that not only showcases their impressive vocal versatility and musical prowess, but also an edgier and more playful side to both their personality and music.
https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/sam-smith-gloria/
#SamSmith #music #musicreview #review #musician #musicwriter #newmusic
I took a look back at Bruce Springsteen’s seminal and still supremely relevant 1984 Album ‘Born In The USA’ which turns 40 today for Rock Cellar Magazine.
Complex yet timeless, Springsteen’s seventh studio album is the epitome of life in America.
The NJ native turned his feelings into art, and these expressions are felt throughout the record and explorations on working-class struggle, disillusionment and patriotism.
#brucespringsteen #brucespringsteenandtheestreetband #brucespringsteenfans
🎶 CALLING ALL FANS OF THE FOO FIGHTERS! 🎶
I reviewed the new Foo Fighters album this week for Clash Magazine.
It’s heartbreaking but hopeful - it’s an impassioned return that easily ranks among their best work.
Highly emotive and raw, this album showcases how Dave Grohl and the band are using the power of music to heal and navigate through their grief after the devastating loss of Taylor Hawkins.
https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/foo-fighters-but-here-we-are/
Entirely confessional, heartfelt and joyful, @SimplyRedHQ return with a bang with their new album ‘Time’ - my latest review is up over at @ClashMagazine.
@vonzo@toot.io @SleafordMods@mastodon.social you are very welcome 🙏
@philheppenstall@mastodonapp.uk it is indeed! 🙌 love The Who!
I had the pleasure of reviewing the fantastic new album from James Walsh from Starsailor for Clash Magazine.