Elsy Wameyo – ‘Saint Sinner’ review: an assured, cathartic debut

Elsy Wameyo – ‘Saint Sinner’ review: an assured, cathartic debut

Rapper Elsy Wameyo’s debut album ‘Saint Sinner’ explores her dual identity as a Kenyan-Australian woman while also examining the conflicts between the saint and sinner within her. The album’s emphasis on faith is not surprising considering the rapper’s cultural background and her previous work, including EP ‘Nilotic’, which featured songs about her Kenyan heritage. On… Continue reading Elsy Wameyo – ‘Saint Sinner’ review: an assured, cathartic debut

The Buoys – ‘Lustre’ review: the cathartic debut the Aussie alt-rockers have been hinting at for so long

The Buoys – ‘Lustre’ review: the cathartic debut the Aussie alt-rockers have been hinting at for so long

Australian alt-rock band The Buoys have released their long-awaited debut album, Lustre, after years of hovering on the edge of a proper breakthrough. The band, who have been steady since 2019, finally delivers their debut album, which follows through on the fiery promise of its previous EPs. The album centres the queer female experience more… Continue reading The Buoys – ‘Lustre’ review: the cathartic debut the Aussie alt-rockers have been hinting at for so long