Album Review: Andrew Bird – HARK! Ray Finlayson·November 5, 2020For many of us, Christmas will be very different this year. Whether it’s because we can’t be in the...Album ReviewsReviews
Ellie Bleach despairs with a bitten tongue on the downcast balladry of “I Thought I Saw You Last Night” Ray Finlayson·November 3, 2020It’s been five months since Ellie Bleach released her last single (the inspired baroque pop hit “He Bought...News & Track Reviews
Album Review: Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison Ray Finlayson·October 15, 2020It’s normally a pretty big deal when the lead singer of one of most famous indie bands decides...Album ReviewsReviews
Lucy Gaffney’s “Send Me Away” delivers a moment of autumnal calm Ray Finlayson·October 12, 2020It has been (and still is) a busy year for all of us, and during these times the right song...News & Track Reviews
Album Review: HESS – Lamplight Motel Ray Finlayson·October 9, 2020Working away from a group of fellow band members, a single songwriter can reveal that bit more, dig that...Album ReviewsReviews
Remain in Light at 40: A Celebration of Talking Heads’ landmark album Rob Hakimian, Carlo Thomas, Kyle Kohner, Ray Finlayson, Chase McMullen, Harriet Suits Baer, John Wohlmacher and Michael Cyrs·October 8, 2020Today marks 40 years since October 8, 1980, the release date of Talking Heads‘ era-defining fourth album Remain...FeaturesTrack-by-Track
Laura Fell summons a haunting presence with percussive new single “Cold” Ray Finlayson·October 7, 2020Having released her ravishing debut single “Bone of Contention” back in August, London-based songwriter Laura Fell has delivered...News & Track Reviews
Album Review: Ailbhe Reddy – Personal History Ray Finlayson·October 6, 2020“Writing is about being understood, music is therapy.” This is a remark Ailbhe Reddy makes about her debut...Album ReviewsReviews
Album Review: Misty Boyce – genesis Ray Finlayson·September 24, 2020Misty Boyce might be known amongst her peers and the music industry as a reliable and bookable session...Album ReviewsReviews
Second Look: The Divine Comedy – Casanova Ray Finlayson·September 16, 2020Like I imagine many others did, I found The Divine Comedy through the Irish comedy series Father Ted. The Northern Irish band ushered in...ReviewsSecond Look