HEAVY SALAD will release their eponymous conceptual debut Cult Casual on September 25, an album that delves deep into ideas of finding your own reality in the modern era.
TV People: Channelling new sounds in Dublin
Dublin quartet, TV People, on making music during quarantine, their future plans as a rising band and their new single Nothing More, released September 4. TV People are Dublin’s latest up-and-coming band with an indie, garage-rock sound, and elements of punk throughout their music. Inspired by The Strokes and Interpol, the band takes inspiration from …
Kissing Booth 2 Review: I wanted to hate it but I kind of liked it
The Kissing Booth 2 announcing a sequel back in May sparked controversy on social media. But as much as I wanted to hate it, the second film wasn’t horrific. In fact it was a whirlwind of emotions.
Review: Old Flowers by Courtney Marie Andrews
Courtney Marie Andrews releases her comeback album ‘“Old Flowers’” on 24th July, a raw, heartfelt, break-up album exhibiting the artist’s stand out vocals.
The New Normal: My Restaurant Experience
For 15 weeks I dreamt of a piping hot plate of top-notch cooking served to me in a restaurant of my choice. The coronavirus outbreak had plunged me into a world of home-cooked food made by my mum that, although being delicious just was not the same.
Review: Memory Palace by James Humphrys
Bristol-based singer-songwriter James Humphrys talks his second EP, Memory Palace, a record based on reflection and appreciating life. [usr 4] James Humphrys is an up-and-coming artist who grew up in Gilford playing for bands, moved to Bristol to study at BIMM (Bristol Music College), and has since been pursuing his solo career by writing, recording and …
Review: Sleep by Bleach Lab
‘Sleep’ is the newest single from the South London based indie quartet Bleach Lab, which lead vocalist Jenna Kyle describes as “moody, dreamy and introspective”.
Review: Women in Music Pt. III by HAIM
After delaying the release due to COVID-19, HAIM have finally unveiled what is the album of the summer, writes Emily Calder.
Review: Welcome to Bobby’s Motel by Pottery
Montreal-based Pottery release their debut album, Welcome to Bobby’s Motel, an enjoyable indie record that radiates summer vibes.
Review: Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood
Isherwood’s novel is thought provoking, engaging, fuelled by confusing customs and traditions and wrapped in sentiment.
Review: The Dressmaker’s Gift by Fiona Valpy
In The Dressmaker’s Gift, Fiona Valpy paints a vivid image of France in World War II, transformed by Nazi Germany occupation.
Review: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
A brilliant representation of internal turmoil through the eyes of a young woman. First published in 1963, under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas, The Bell Jar is Sylvia Plath’s only novel. When I first picked up the book, I thought I was ready for the emotional journey I was diving into, but I was wrong. The …