Ranked: Beastie Boys’ Greatest Albums

Ranked: Beastie Boys’ Greatest Albums

The Beastie Boys are a legendary band that defined a generation with their multifarious blend of hip-hop, punk, sampling, guitars, and pop influence. Growing out of the New York underground dance scene in the ’80s, they quickly rose to take over dance clubs and nightclubs across the city. Consisting of Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz, Adam “MCA”… Continue reading Ranked: Beastie Boys’ Greatest Albums

Shoplifting with Charlotte Day Wilson

Shoplifting with Charlotte Day Wilson

Charlotte Day Wilson, a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, has presented her second studio album, titled Cyan Blue, on XL Recordings, in partnership with her label imprint, Stone Woman Music. The new album is inspired by the color cyan, a shade between green and blue. Charlotte feels creatively tapped into this space, which reflects the… Continue reading Shoplifting with Charlotte Day Wilson

Ranked: Talking Heads’ Greatest Albums

Ranked: Talking Heads’ Greatest Albums

Talking Heads: The Enduring Pioneers of Art School Rock Talking Heads remains one of the most intriguing bands in music history, capturing the imagination of fans from the 80s and beyond. Known for their captivating and unusual style that defies categorization, Talking Heads has drawn from African polyrhythms instead of the traditional singer-songwriter framework, giving… Continue reading Ranked: Talking Heads’ Greatest Albums

Rough Trade Essential: Pop

Rough Trade Essential: Pop

Pop music has always been about capturing the aesthetic appetite of the moment, and it’s a genre that’s hard to define. Pop is an abbreviation of ‘popular’, and as a result, it’s an umbrella term for any style or genre that’s in demand at the time. Over the years, the sound of pop has changed,… Continue reading Rough Trade Essential: Pop

Ranked: Taylor Swift’s Greatest Albums

Ranked: Taylor Swift’s Greatest Albums

The music industry has seen few artists make as big an impact as Taylor Swift. From her beginnings as a small town country singer to becoming one of the biggest pop stars in the world, she has had an impressive career. Since signing her first record deal with Sony in 200 Read the full article… Continue reading Ranked: Taylor Swift’s Greatest Albums

Liverpool in 20 Songs

Liverpool in 20 Songs

Liverpool has long been known for its rich and influential music scene, home to the birthplace of The Beatles and the UK’s first superclub. But beyond the jangly pop and Merseybeat, Liverpool’s music scene is more diverse than ever, showcasing a hotbed of talent across various genres such as indie rock, dance, and metal. The… Continue reading Liverpool in 20 Songs

In Profile: Amy Winehouse

In Profile: Amy Winehouse

The late Amy Winehouse, one of the greatest voices in music, is still celebrated more than a decade after her death. Known for her remarkable ability to blend various genres such as soul, jazz, rock and roll, and R&B, Amy released several studio albums and EPs throughout her career. Her unique vocal abilities and style… Continue reading In Profile: Amy Winehouse