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
Category Archives: Music
Music-related reviews, gigs and events
![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
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
Doves announce outdoor gig at The Piece Hall for the summer of 2021, ticket info here!
The mighty Doves have added more great hopefulness to 2021… Continue reading
Gorillaz to give first live performances since 2018 via LIVENow this December!
Across different time zones, Gorillaz are bringing their new album to LIVENow, and you can be a part of it! Continue reading
![Beautiful Ones: The Best Of Suede 1992 – 2018 (180g White Vinyl) Review [Demon Records]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/suedebox012-6lp-3d-small-e1602421527854.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Beautiful Ones: The Best Of Suede 1992 – 2018 (180g White Vinyl) Review [Demon Records]")
Beautiful Ones: The Best Of Suede 1992 – 2018 (180g White Vinyl) Review [Demon Records]
A collection that truly celebrates Suede’s deserved place in modern music history. 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
The Long Road Festival presents Hometown Sounds with Ward Thomas, The Adelaides, Ferris and Sylvester – Find out more!
TLR are putting on and curating a special online broadcast to spotlight the best in UK Country, Americana, and Roots… Continue reading
![Gene – Yours for the Taking – The Best Of (2LP 180g Blue Vinyl) review [Demon Records]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/91jzrcge6sl._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Gene – Yours for the Taking – The Best Of (2LP 180g Blue Vinyl) review [Demon Records]")
Gene – Yours for the Taking – The Best Of (2LP 180g Blue Vinyl) review [Demon Records]
A marvellous amalgamation of some of the band’s absolute finest tracks, all tied up in this charming ‘best of’ double-blue vinyl set…. Continue reading
![The Loft Club – Dreaming the Impossible [Album Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/the_loft_club_2020-690x500-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Loft Club – Dreaming the Impossible [Album Review]")
The Loft Club – Dreaming the Impossible [Album Review]
Jammed packed with fiery potential and promising possibilities…. Continue reading
Watch live! Goose Island presents Supergrass – Fully Interactive Live VR and 360º – Find out more!
Coming to us in 360º and VR, this is a unique, real-time perspective of the band’s headline set – direct to your home…. Continue reading
