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Review | Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher

Not content with releasing one of the best albums of 2017, indie-folk singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers returns with one of the best of 2020.

Album Analysis | Spiritualized - Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space

On space-rockers Spiritualized's third album, they dove deep into extreme emotional states, lyrically and sonically.

SLAP Mag

Gig Review: Tyler Massey Trio at Paradiddles, Worcester

After several gig-free months, the local live music scene has started making the first few tentative steps of its return. While cramped, sweaty rooms full of revellers still seem a way off, and festivals are kaput (unless, presumably, some foxes or grouse are chased by festival-goers at some point?), Worcester’s Paradiddles and other venues have been trialling outdoor, socially-distanced gigs.

EP Review: Hipflask Virgins—Isolation Shitbox

Worcester rock duo Hipflask Virgins’ debut EP opens with a fuzzed-out guitar riff reminiscent of Nirvana’s “School”, which the Virgins have covered on the city’s live circuit for a while now. Hipflask Virgins have built a well-deserved reputation on the local scene as purveyors of stripped-back, heavy-as-hell garage rock, and wild live shows. Thankfully, the duo’s recorded releases so far (stand-alone singles “Unintentional” and “Thumbs Up!”) have shown that their raucous sound translates just as well to the studio as it does to sweaty bars full of moshers.

Album Review: Glitch—City Kicks / Ocean Fix

The first time I saw Worcester five-piece Glitch perform, it was a short mid-afternoon set during an all-day festival, yet the band brought a huge amount of energy to the early slot, displaying engaging stage presence and a skilful blend of alt-rock, funk and even disco rhythms, along with a knack for a strong vocal melody.

The Writing Co-Operative

10 (Mostly) Instrumental Albums to Soundtrack Your Writing

The right soundtrack can make the difference between a productive and a failed writing session. Here are some top picks to boost your focus and creativity.

Vice

Bicep's 'Glue' Has Become a Wistful Lockdown Anthem

The 2017 single has become the go-to soundtrack for teens feeling the kind of nostalgia for nightlife most party-goers experience in their 40s.

The Indiependent

What Can We Expect From The New Bo Burnham Special?

With no fanfare, comedian, musician, actor, screenwriter, director, poet, and self-styled “greatest rapper ever” Bo Burnham announced on Twitter that he had “almost finished” a new special, titled Inside. Attached to the Tweet was a clip that continued from exactly where he last left off, with Burnham playing the piano at the end of his last comedy special, 2016’s Make Happy.

Track Review: Smile // Wolf Alice

Ever since their 2013 debut EP Blush, London rock band Wolf Alice’s MO has been to combine festival-ready indie-rock hooks with soaring, technicolor dream-pop.

The band’s new single ‘Smile’, the second track released from upcoming LP Blue Weekend, returns to this template after a brief detour into soft piano ballad territory with ‘The Last Man on Earth’.

EP Review: Planetary Shift // Graywave

First EPs often reflect a sound that is not yet fully formed, from artists still finding their feet. This is not the case when it comes to Planetary Shift, the debut EP from Graywave—the alias of 24-year-old singer-songwriter Jess Webberley from Wolverhampton.

Two things are immediately noticeable about Graywave’s music. Firstly, it’s indebted to classic dream-pop and shoegaze. Secondly, it’s a lot heavier and harder-edged than you might expect from that genre tag.