FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Modest Mouse, “The Lonesome Crowded West” September 23, 2016 Samuel Weston Flashback Friday Isaac Brock’s paean to religious uncertainty and hicks in trailer parks is, in equal parts, stunningly empathetic and terrifying. Continue reading
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 20 years of Pulp’s “Different Class” December 4, 2015 Samuel Weston Flashback Friday Jarvis Cocker’s memoirs are equal parts seedy, outrageous and life-affirming. And they still resonate with me today. Continue reading
The (reluctant) center of attention: fifteen minutes with Autre Ne Veut September 25, 2015 Samuel Weston Interviews The brilliant enigma, Arthur Ashin, wants to be more transparent. Continue reading
Flashback Friday: Sigur Rós, ‘Ágætis byrjun’ August 7, 2015August 7, 2015 Samuel Weston Flashback Friday If I ever lose my hearing, I’ll hear Ágætis Byrjun. Continue reading
Chvrches haven’t lost their touch with ‘Every Open Eye’ July 17, 2015July 21, 2015 Samuel Weston News, Singles A typically fist-pumping electro anthem from the Scottish electro-pop, with an added ‘middle finger mic drop’ for good measure. Continue reading
Review: Surprise! Sharon Van Etten’s still amazing June 5, 2015August 4, 2015 Samuel Weston Reviews The new five-song EP is a welcome surprise following Van Etten’s stunning 2014 album Are We There. Continue reading
Review: What love sounds like to Unknown Mortal Orchestra May 30, 2015June 2, 2015 Samuel Weston Reviews Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s return is as irrestibly catchy and confusing as ever. Continue reading
Review: Sadness shimmers on The Tallest Man on Earth’s ‘Dark Bird is Home’ May 8, 2015 Samuel Weston Reviews Kristian Matsson expands his sound and creates a sad, shimmering opus. Continue reading
Review: Blur, ‘The Magic Whip’ April 27, 2015August 4, 2015 Samuel Weston Reviews It’s as if Blur were never away… Continue reading
Our 50 favourite songs of 2014 December 3, 2014August 4, 2015 Samuel Weston Features, Playlists ‘Tis the season to start countdowns Continue reading