All the best songs sound as fresh as they did back in ’97, and it’s a very welcome release on vinyl… Continue reading
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Category Archives: Music
Music-related reviews, gigs and events
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Dry Cleaning – New Long Leg [Album Review]
Original and effortless sardonic swagger that takes centre stage, the new era is here… Continue reading
Black Deer Festival 2021 – First artists announcement for new dates!
Re-scheduled and the first re-announcement for Black Deer Fest 2021 is here..! Continue reading
Demon Music presents: Caught Beneath the Landslide: The Other Side of Britpop and the ‘90s 2LP and 4CD release!
71 classic tracks, lost gems, live and alternative versions, b-sides and single edits from the Britpop era, includes all of the key acts including Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Suede, Elastica, Radiohead, Lush, Supergrass, Menswear and Gene Continue reading
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
Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché review: Dirs. Paul Sng and Celeste Bell (2021)
A beautiful, gentle film that treats its subject matter with respect and kindness. Celeste talks of feeling closer to her mother through looking into her archive of things years after her death. She did the miles, lived the life and suffered at the will of her mother’s condition. Continue reading
Bursary programme ‘Rip It Up’ launched to support young Black, Asian and diverse talent in the music industry – Applications Open!
We’re loving this opportunity but, be quick, it closes on 15th February! Rip It Up expands its unprecedented offerings with the announcement of new mentors/speakers contributing to the future of the music industry. Continue reading
The excellent Dry Cleaning announce debut album ‘New Long Leg’ – Pre-order now!
New Long Leg will be released on 2 April digitally and on CD, cassette, standard black vinyl and limited-edition yellow vinyl Continue reading
![Still Corners – The Last Exit [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/still-corners-joshua-tree-1-by-bernard-bur-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Still Corners – The Last Exit [Album Review]")
Still Corners – The Last Exit [Album Review]
A solid 5th album from the London duo, packed with atmospherics and adventures to seek… Continue reading
Schemers DVD review: Dir. Dave Mclean
If you seek the thrill you felt with Trainspotting, you’ll have an absolute ball with Schemers. Continue reading
Van Morrison confirmed for Black Deer Festival 2021!
We’re all hoping that Black Deer Fest 2021 is a GO and the wonderful team have announced even more great acts added to the line-up…. Continue reading
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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
Shiiine On Weekender announce 2021 line-up, including Feeder, Cast, The Bluetones, Peter Hook and The Light, 808 State and many more…
Shiiine On Weekender running across 12th, 13th and 14th November 2021 and boasts an unbeatable crop of indie and dance as always. Continue reading
Review: U2 – All That You Can’t Leave Behind (20th Anniversary Deluxe Vinyl)
A seminal moment in U2’s career, even at their 10th studio album, it remains a remarkably impressive record… Continue reading
Iceland Airwaves Festival, featuring Of Monsters and Men, Ólafur Arnalds, Daði Freyr, Júníus Meyvant and Ásgeir livestreaming from Reykjavík this Fri and Sat!
Get some of the finest Icelandic musicians ‘Live From Reykjavík’, in a new, streaming festival brought to you by the team behind Iceland Airwaves! Continue reading
