Beach House - Depression Cherry

Beach House have always, on paper, been a duo I should like. I'm a sucker for Dream Pop and Beach House follow all the traits and stereotypes to the nth degree.

Sadly, I first listened to the duo in 2012 when Bloom was making rounds as a defining record but, for the life of me and multiple listens later, I couldn't understand why. Sure, Bloom had its moments and sounded somewhat distinct as much as two souls trying to create a universe on an eight track in a bedroom can, but it lacked polish, vocally wasn't too distinct, lyrically not strong at all and sadly, I fount their more mainstream contemporaries more fun.

Foals - What Went Down Review

Foals' fourth album What Went Down was a bit of surprise release for me, I expected there to be a typical three year gap for development, but the announcement was a welcome one.

Despite the fact I fount Holy Fire a wee bit disappointing, it still had some tremendous songs, some that would easily sit in a top ten list had I ever bothered to write one and after hearing the title track, I was again left pondering whether the band could deliver another shot at the converted album of the year title.

The Maccabees - Marks to Prove It Review

It feels like ages ago when The Maccabees returned with third album Given to the Wild, which surprised and enriched me with a loud and immense experience which, even years later, I can still enjoy as much as I did before.