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Author: Samuel Weston

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Review: Blur, ‘The Magic Whip’

April 27, 2015August 4, 2015 Samuel Weston Reviews

It’s as if Blur were never away…

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Our 50 favourite songs of 2014

December 3, 2014August 4, 2015 Samuel Weston Features, Playlists

‘Tis the season to start countdowns

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Interview: Vic Mensa, I felt like I was channeling something bigger than myself

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Review: Ambition Pays Off Big for Vince Staples on Big Fish Theory

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Does The World Really Need Another Jay-Z Album?

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Dark Mofo Weekend 2: Ulver, Welcome Stranger, Xiu Xiu & More

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We're Calling It: Eminem's New Album Will Be Out Soon

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Migos' Homophobia Is A Reminder Of How Far Hip-Hop Has Come

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We're Giving Away Nick Cave Books + Audiobooks

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Interview: Atmosphere's Slug On Needing Attention, Collaborations & His Influence On Hip-Hop

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Jay Z, The Black Album

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Staff Picks: Favourite Songs 2016

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