Every so often, an album comes along that’s truly fascinating, not just for the music but for the stories behind it.
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The rapidly changing modern world in which we are beginning to question what it means to be human proves the perfect inspiration for one of 2026’s album of the year contenders.
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When it comes to modern indie pop rock, there are a few instruments that come immediately to mind – the guitar, drums, maybe even a cheeky synth. You probably don’t think about the harp though.
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Brooklyn, USA’s Extra Space proved a delightful discovery back in 2024 thanks to their indie and dream-pop debut album, Green Season, a record put together somewhat accidentally.
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Marianna Winter was born in Los Angeles, USA and raised in The Faroe Islands, a North Atlantic nation whose music scene I’ve fallen in love with.
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Every so often on this blog, I discover a work that has such startling depth that I am immediately enchanted. The latest example is Jada Di’Larosa’s new album, To Love Is To Perform.
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In a world where collaboration can mean homogenisation, sometimes what’s needed is a singular voice to create something truly innovative. Step forward Stella Matteoni and her self-produced debut album, Imposter.
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In the modern world, there’s a focus on trends, and it’s easy to forget that they’re not the be all and end all.
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Music has hit a nexus point, I think, grappling with the double-edged sword of modern technology while attempting to keep its soul. Hypergravity, the new album by Coventry’s The Confederation is a prime example.
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