Georgia Maq, ‘Pleaser’ review
Anyone who’s ever heard Camp Cope knows Georgia Maq’s singular strength as a songwriter. Camp Cope’s debut arrived in 2015, captivating listeners with its stories: experiences of shiftwork in a hospital, the...
Author: Simon Winkler
Lapsley, ‘These Elements’ EP review
Two years ago, driving through Portugal, I stopped briefly at sea cliffs just past the popular beaches of Sesimbra. A small group of tourists were clambering up rock walls. They’d find a suitable platform before leaping,...
ALTA, ‘Reasons’ review
ALTA is formed by Melbourne-based duo Hannah Lesser and Julius Dowson, and Reasons is their debut album. Musically, the two artists skilfully synthesise elements of UK garage, R&B, dance and pop to create a hybrid...
DJ Shadow, ‘Our Pathetic Age’ review
Josh Davis, aka DJ Shadow, is an acclaimed DJ and producer with decades of experience. He’s a student of history, fascinated by the music of all generations. And he’s a history maker – his debut was the first ever...
FKA twigs, ‘Magdalene’ review
“Just when you think it’s really fragile and about to fall apart, there’s an absolute defiance and strength in a way that my work’s never had before,” FKA twigs describes her new album Magdalene. “I found a lot of power in...