As devastating fires rage through Australia, many artists have released EPs to help raise money to donate to fire services and charities. One of those artists is Australian Electronic DJ, Mall Grab. The aptly named, although slightly juxtaposing, ‘Don’t Keep The Fire Burning’ is punchy and gritty with an emotive element – especially in opening track ‘Positive Energy Forever’ which whispers the song title throughout like a drilling heartbeat. It keeps the phrase in your head, not letting you forget to stay positive. Effectively not letting you forget about Australia, maybe a subliminal message to donate and help yourself? Clever.…
Author: Beth Shipley
Mayfield depot is packed: the queue to get in is a disorganised crush of eager Helena Hauff fans, the dimly lit portaloos are already disgusting and drinks prices are sky high; it’s the classic start to a Warehouse Project night. This time though, there’s the opportunity to be on the internet forever, to be seen on YouTube on the front row in front of the DJ… it’s Boiler Room. Restricting the other rooms at Mayfield Depot creates a more intimate and personal vibe for Hauff’s Boiler Room, everyone feels involved. It feels more exciting than a usual Warehouse Project night,…
Running guitar chords begin the heartfelt single from Ro Bergman; its calming acoustic sounds setting the scene for the sincere love song. It’s a song of hope and desperation with Bergman praying that unlike the references to seasonal changes, his lover will stay with him forever. ‘All We Are’ is the perfect post-break-up song: it’s meaningful and real but heart-breaking. Bergman’s voice is soothing and deep with a slight raspy tone that gives the track another element. It’s not something you would listen to in the depression hours of Sunday night but as a chilled listen it’s lovely. There’s a…
Repetitive thudding sets the tone for this disjointed, mysterious track. It’s an odd mix of Hip-Hop and Emo but strangely, it works. London-based NILUM introduces the visuals for his debut single, ‘Numb’, and despite it sounding slightly indecisive, it is very effective. There’s a gothic tone to the track, making you wonder if ‘Numb’ is going to be the next Black Veil Brides single but instead it mellows out to a more pop-infused RnB number. It’s an interesting listen and it takes you on a journey – a dark, buzzy, chaotic journey but an enjoyable one. It’s chaotically together; a clever…
“This is the 61st show of a long trip we’ve been on since last September” announces Stevie Nicks, who still sounds as great as she did 40 years ago. It’s hard to believe Fleetwood Mac has endured such bitterness during their years of feuds as they are so composed onstage. You’d expect awkwardness and tension given all the affairs but it’s like a well-oiled machine up there; they’re so rehearsed and know the set like the back of their hand since they’ve been on the road for seven months. It’s no secret that Fleetwood Mac had major problems when recording…
Swedish rock band, The Royal Concept, has just released their psychedelic new album ‘The Man Without Qualities’ which they produced with long-time collaborator Chris Seefried (Lana Del Rey). The group came together while studying Jazz at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and as session musicians, they worked and toured with the likes of Robyn, Icona Pop, and Tove Styrke. Their music has been played on FIFA, Tim Burton films, Grey’s Anatomy, TheSims and Netflix series LOVE. They have headlined festivals from Madrid to Tokyo and shared stages with Imagine Dragons & The 1975. The Royal Concept’s new album,…
Winnie Raeder’s ‘I Wear A Ghost’ is an emotional open love letter of honest, powerful lyrics. Her soulful voice encapsulates you; there is a slightly haunting tone with the simple guitar twang in the background and nothing else but her voice. Raeder’s voice has a warmth to it, it’s comforting and familiar, like a young Etta James. It’s hard to tell if Raeder’s dramatic, honest lyrics are a diary entry or a love story but either way, it’s moving and emotional. Already it sounds like a classic, ‘I Wear A Ghost’ has the maturity and sound of an Adele /…
‘No Place Like Me’ is the latest single release from Swedish sensation Molly Hammar and it’s easy listening RnB with a hint of grime. It’s about feeling young, carefree and enjoying life. Big Narstie adds another element – an element of grime and another level to an otherwise simple song but his contribution is short and sweet. Molly says of her single”‘No Place Like Me’ marks the place I’m at in my life right now, being able to truly be free and focus on what makes me feel good. I’m 23, single and loving life. Having Big Narstie join me…
There’s blinding white lights, epileptic strobes, smoke, and thuds for five hours while Mall Grab and his supports, Salary Boy and Nite Fleit, control Gorilla until 4 am. The weather is arctic but you wouldn’t know as it’s a fusion of sweaty, smoky air inside making you forget you need to dress like an Eskimo to take the icy weather outside. From 10 pm Gorilla’s club room starts to fill up as Salary Boy’s groovier tunes get people moving but the pumping thuds of Nite Fleit is what people are really waiting for. The room is nothing but a hazy…
From start to finish it’s a jungle of sweaty bodies, swaying arms and roaring fans: The 1975 proudly boast an impressive 23 song setlist and ignite Manchester Arena. Flooded with dusty blue and pink lights, Manchester Arena is transformed into a smoky bar; the sexy lighting stretching to fill the whole arena. Immediately, you know it’s The 1975’s familiar aesthetic and that band you first heard in high school are back and more powerful. This tour is miles away from the days of ‘Chocolate’ but also in exactly the same place because with every album you still remember their roots…