Foals review: Fresh and fiesty
Megan Robinson
Rating: 4/5 Releasing two albums in one year is something not many artists would dare to do. Foals decided to take that gamble… but did it pay off? Everything Not…
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DJ Spoony’s ‘Garage Classical’ Is The Noughties Throwback Reboot We Needed
Bekka Barnard
Garage Classical is a surprising genre mashup that is nothing short of marvellous. Produced by former Radio 1 presenter DJ Spoony, the compilation album features a rendition of Sweet Female…
Banquet Records: Fears for Brexit impact on stores
Marie Mannes
The owner of local favourite Banquet Records has spoken out about how Brexit is the biggest challenge for the popular Kingston record store.
Hozier plays intimate set at All Saints Church in Kingston
Angel Pearce
Around 200 people gathered at All Saint’s Church to watch Irish musician, Hozier, play an intimate set last night in partnership with Banquet Records for the upcoming release of his…
Backstreet’s back alright: DNA album review
Annabelle Tooby
Oh my god, they’re back again! At last long last, after 5 long awaited years our childhood prayers have been answered… Backstreet’s back! The quintet that became an instant teen…
A Star Is Born: Is it worth the hype?
Irina Iacob
A Star Is Born, directed by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s first leading role in a major motion picture, was released in the UK on October 3. Here is everything…
Young Fathers coming of age with third album
Jake Patel
Mercury Award winners of 2014, Young Fathers return to the music scene after a three-year hiatus with their third studio album, Cocoa Sugar, released on March 9 2018.
Rapper Rejjie Snow tells The River about Dear Annie, a second album, and all things music
Torjus Roberg
Rejjie Snow has already established himself as one to watch, with his first album ‘Dear Annie’, released last month, having been hailed by critics. The Irish rapper took a few…
Our 10 most anticipated albums coming in 2018
In 2017 we got the opportunity to listen to some truly amazing pieces of music and if the quality of work from many of our favourite artists is any indication…
Pastor Snoop unveils the Bible of Love
James Michie
Snoop Dogg has taken yet another new approach to his image – this time by releasing a gospel-themed album.