Ayanna Witter-Johnson Brilliantly Re-Contextualises Jazz
Art needs new, refined voices to add a different dimension to the project as a whole. Ayanna Witter-Johnson is one such formidable bastion.
Eoghan Lyng
Eoghan Lyng is the author of'George Harrison in the 1970s' and 'U2 On Track'. He is also a cinephile who has contributed film essays to Far Out Magazine, The A.V. Club, Taste of Cinema, Dirty Movies and The Irish Post. Growing up in Ireland, Lyng garnered a fascination for cinema and music in his local library in
Waterford city.
Melissa Auf der Maur Creates a Feminist Apotheosis
In this effort to push the boundaries of artistry, the erstwhile Hole member Melissa Auf der Maur has created something vitally interesting.
The Fierce and the Dead Put a Unique Spin on Rock
The Fierce and the Dead have traditionally pivoted between stoner and psychedelic hooks, suffused with sultry grooves undulating beneath the murky words.
Dexys Midnight Runners Marry Disparate Cultures on ‘LOVE’
LOVE is the first album credited to Dexys Midnight Runners since 1985, an apposite gesture since the themes and undertones link back to Don’t Stand Me Down.
Charli XCX’s New Album Is a Celebration of the Working Class
Charli XCX, now on her seventh record, pursues the continuum of human feelings and flairs. This may be the most humane entry yet in the grand canon.
MISSIO Serve Up the Emotions on ‘Love & Heartbreak’
MISSIO’s Love & Heartbreak should be regarded as an art installation by its own terms, measurements that do credit to the furnished piece.
The Waterboys’ Mike Scott Hasn’t Yet Done His Last Jam
With the release of a box set that expands upon the Waterboys’ most iconic album, frontman Mike Scott reflects as much as he continues to propel forward.
Yes’ Jon Davison Proves His Worth on ‘Aurora’
Progressive rock needs to constantly evolve in keeping with the genre’s title, distinguishing it from other blues variants. For better, Yes continue to evolve.
Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien Embraces Poetry and Prog Rock
An artist’s work is their own to paint. Blue Morpho sounds like the beginning of an impressive solo journey for Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien.
Cocanha Set the Bar for Minority-Language Rock
That Cocanha can conjure sound paintings with little more than their mouths and a minority language shows they are in complete command of their journey.
Foo Fighters’ New LP Shows Dave Grohl Needs to Go Solo
Foo Fighters’ Your Favorite Toy begs the question of why Dave Grohl opted to issue it as a band record when it could just as easily have been a solo album.
Could Alt-Rockers Sub*T Be the New Fanny?
Rock needs potency to be powerful, something Sub*T contain in spades. This record needs maximum volume, as the sounds ricochet into the bones.