The pandemic has been testing on us all, but Moon Panda look to be coming out of it in very good shape indeed. Continue reading
![Moon Panda – Visions [Single Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/moon-panda-2020-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Moon Panda – Visions [Single Review]")
Author Archives: Adam Davidson
Review: Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker releases ‘forwards beckon rebound’ which is captivating audio-visual escapism
A captivating, progressive piece, which pushes the envelope of what can be considered indie, folk or acoustic music. Continue reading
![Kazumichi Komatsu – Emboss Star [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/kkes.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Kazumichi Komatsu – Emboss Star [Album Review]")
Kazumichi Komatsu – Emboss Star [Album Review]
Authentic, well-balanced and original. It’s comfortable with being what it is, that’s the key element that tops off all good music. Continue reading
![Lomon – Escape Velocity [Single Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/ab67616d0000b27388c7af15a4d8f3cca4874632.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Lomon – Escape Velocity [Single Review]")
Lomon – Escape Velocity [Single Review]
Hopeful, calming, you’re not alone! This is the kind of tune we need right now… Continue reading
![Hey Elbow – We Three [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/he_wt_fram_digital.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Hey Elbow – We Three [Album Review]")
Hey Elbow – We Three [Album Review]
Whilst not perfect, this is an entertaining, challenging album with plenty of potential. Continue reading
![Lido – Peder review [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/3cb7cda9-dd07-4c38-b4be-138b194eae14.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Lido – Peder review [Album Review]")
Lido – Peder review [Album Review]
While lacking an emotional reach, this is still an enjoyable range of musicality and intelligent songwriting. Continue reading
Moon Panda – Make Well EP review (Fierce Panda Records)
Enjoy this accomplished EP from a duo who bring far more than the sum of their parts… Continue reading
![Golden Grey – Shapes [EP Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/512x512bb.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Golden Grey – Shapes [EP Review]")
Golden Grey – Shapes [EP Review]
Solid and inventive, read Adam’s review on the Shapes EP now… Continue reading
Supernaive: Nekomata [Album Review]
An ambitious debut project that unfortunately misses the mark more often than not… Continue reading
![LA Priest: GENE – Album Review [Domino]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/lapriest_gene_3000_600_600.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "LA Priest: GENE – Album Review [Domino]")
LA Priest: GENE – Album Review [Domino]
Likely be synonymous with quality and invention in years to come. Get in on the ground level with GENE for an exciting journey Continue reading
![Magnus Bechmann – Uneasy Pt. 1 [EP Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/artwork.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Magnus Bechmann – Uneasy Pt. 1 [EP Review]")
Magnus Bechmann – Uneasy Pt. 1 [EP Review]
Uneasy Pt. 1 is the taster for Magnus Bechmann’s (as yet untitled) full-length LP, coming out later this year Continue reading
New singles reviewed: Moon Panda // MEMES // Albert Gold [Fierce Panda]
Adam reviews the latest singles on the Fierce Panda label from Moon Panda, MEMES and Albert Gold… Continue reading
![Mirabelle – Late Bloomer [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/2be717e6-6c92-467e-beaa-dd685faf833d.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Mirabelle – Late Bloomer [Album Review]")
Mirabelle – Late Bloomer [Album Review]
Late Bloomer is the new project from Laurence Hélie, an acclaimed Canadian songwriter…. Continue reading
