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Moonchild – Starfruit
Friday 11th February saw the release of Moonchild’s fifth(!) studio album, Starfruit, marking a decade since the trio began writing music together. Formed of multi-instrumentalists Amber Navran, Max Bryk and Andris Mattson, the neo-soul group have once again produced a collection of oozing earworms that you will find yourself listening to on repeat. The firstContinue reading “Moonchild – Starfruit”
In the Chic Midwinter: Top Picks for Albums to Discover This Month
Having emerged from the festive, familial holidays of December, we enter the somewhat drearier in-between period – Christmas music now socially unacceptable once more, while the chilly weather is here to stay. For me, it always makes for a fitting time to engage with new music. This article is a personal top picks of someContinue reading “In the Chic Midwinter: Top Picks for Albums to Discover This Month”
1977: A Farewell to Kings? Reflections On the Year Punk Killed Prog Rock
With the ever-changing trends of popular music in the last 60 years, it’s tricky for even the most dedicated fans and aficionados to keep track of how things evolve. As a result, narratives are often simplified, stating how the musical world changed overnight due to a single, seismic event so iconic that it rewrote theContinue reading “1977: A Farewell to Kings? Reflections On the Year Punk Killed Prog Rock”
Love Supreme 2022: An Introduction to the Line Up
If I had to say what I missed the most over the year and a half (or so) of on-and-off lockdowns and restrictions, it was definitely the lack of live music I could experience – whether that was listening to it or performing myself. And so, with the reopening of venues, one thing I’ve enjoyedContinue reading “Love Supreme 2022: An Introduction to the Line Up”
Moonchild – Too Good
Neo-soul trio Moonchild have just released their newest single ‘Too Good’ on Friday – their fifth album, Starfruit, will follow in February next year. Infamous in the neo-soul and RnB scenes, Moonchild are a trio whose music is truly unique to them – their first album was so innovative, and their artistic voice so strong,Continue reading “Moonchild – Too Good”
Top Picks from The Canterbury Scene
Through a whistle-stop tour of recommendations, this article offers an easy and accessible way into The Canterbury Scene: England’s best-kept musical secret, comprised of a nebulous collective of music-makers from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Even the music of each group is impossible to articulate, let alone pin down an over-arching sound or attitude. It spansContinue reading “Top Picks from The Canterbury Scene”
If 6 Was 9: Nigel Kennedy’s Hendrix vs. Classic FM
Last week, a story was released on how the world’s best-selling violinist cancelled an upcoming concert, after receiving news that a classical radio station wouldn’t let him play his renditions of rock tunes. It forms a part of a recurring narrative: a given musician within a given genre (e.g., Nigel Kennedy, esteemed classical performer) experiencesContinue reading “If 6 Was 9: Nigel Kennedy’s Hendrix vs. Classic FM”
Common – Imagine ft. PJ
The second half of Common’s double album project has just been released on September 10th – A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2 marks the satisfying completion of Common’s ambitious project. I urge all readers to listen to both parts of A Beautiful Revolution, and to appreciate its artistry, curation, and ultimately, its important message which hasContinue reading “Common – Imagine ft. PJ”
Recent (Enough) Releases Featuring Horn Sections: Our Top Picks
If you know me well, then you’ll (hopefully) be familiar with the fact that I am a trumpeter who is pretty obsessed with tunes that feature a horn section. If you don’t – well you know now. The groovy horns of Earth, Wind & Fire, particularly on their album Live in Rio, kept me inspiredContinue reading “Recent (Enough) Releases Featuring Horn Sections: Our Top Picks”
Lingua Ignota – Sinner Get Ready
This mid-August weekend, searching for new artists, I discovered the music of Kristin Hayter (aka Lingua Ignota), and her newest release Sinner Get Ready (2021) that I shall review later. At first, I was shell-shocked by how her music managed to be both unashamedly eclectic and so personal. She amalgamates totally contrasting genres (spanning avant-gardeContinue reading “Lingua Ignota – Sinner Get Ready”
James Copus @Ronnie Scott’s
This article is certainly one formed of firsts. Whilst James Copus’ gig at Ronnie’s on Thursday 5th August was the first Main Show I’ve attended, it was also his first Main Show performance at the venue with The James Copus Quartet. I found it quite fitting, then, that this article would be the first I’veContinue reading “James Copus @Ronnie Scott’s”
WR x Newcastle Jazz Festival
As Written Records, we are beginning to branch out as a music promotions and promoter organisation, as well as providing a wealth of online content such as reviews, artist interviews, collaborations and more. This is why we have teamed up with Newcastle Jazz Festival, to tell you all about their festival happening in August –Continue reading “WR x Newcastle Jazz Festival”
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