In memory of Charlie Watts
Charlie was always the best dressed one. He carried himself with an air of peace that was unmistakably British, an aura of humble grace that drummers rarely possess.
John Wohlmacher
Podcast: Let It Beat – Episode 01: Alexis Marshall, Billie Eilish and Lingua Ignota
Welcome to Let It Beat, BPM's new writers podcast where you get to meet the members of our team on a more personal level as we discuss and debate the music that's recently been making us tick.
In this episode, the panel discuss their recent listens and Kanye's ongoing DONDA saga, before focusing on in-depth discussions of new albums by Alexis Marshall, Billie Eilish and Lingua Ignota
Interview: Alexis Marshall – Daughters’ vocalist discusses the influences and experience of his debut solo album, House Of Lull. House Of When
“I wanted to have something where I didn’t have to take anyone’s thoughts into consideration and do whatever I wanted in my own timeline... Everybody in Daughters is talented, so it can be hard to bring in ideas without feeling self-conscious about them. This is my project, so whatever ideas I have they’re mine, and I can use them without feeling uncomfortable.”
Album Review: Lingua Ignota – SINNER GET READY
Paradise will be mine! SINNER: GET READY! Have you sinned? Have you not slept and not eaten for...
Hip Hop 2021: Halftime
We count down the Top 30 rap albums of the year so far
Album Review: Doja Cat – Planet Her
In hindsight, all this talk of Afro-futurism’s return to the forefront of pop culture over the last decade...
Album Review: Sleater-Kinney – Path Of Wellness
Contrary to popular belief, there do exist albums that just feel a little thankless to listen to; the...
Album Review: Japanese Breakfast – Jubilee
Yellow is a funny color. Not because it possesses any promise of instant gratification or anti-depressive quality, even...
BPM’s Darkest Albums
Grab a cup of tea, hold on to your favourite My Little Pony plushie, and venture with us into the nether realms of the darkest albums according to the BPM team
Album Review: Iceage – Seek Shelter
It’s fascinating to chronicle Nordic interpretations of modern punk rock. Most noteworthy bands that originated with aural punk...
