PAUL WELLER’s 66: a masterclass in orchestral arrangements, but lacking excitement
66 has all the nous and guile you would expect from a Paul Weller record – however, it falls victim the same criticism some directed at his previous effort.
Elliot Oakley
THE ZUTONS return with NILE ROGERS and an album of redemption & resilience
Back in the studio under the watchful eye of producer Nile Rodgers, The Big Decider is the result of this unexpected alliance, and showcases The Zutons at their best.
PAUL WELLER: a genius at work, live in Newport
Watching him live at the ICC in Newport, there’s only one word to describe the kind of longevity and quality that Paul Weller has: genius.
Take 5: PAUL WELLER’s best songs
As part of his latest UK tour, Paul Weller brings his exceptional live show in Newport – here are five classics to keep an ear out for on the night.
Brit-pop royalty LIAM GALLAGHER JOHN & SQUIRE unite for incredible collab
Liam Gallagher and John Squire: a convergence of two standout talents of their genre crafting a musical storyline that stretches across decades
From the Stereophonics to FAR FROM SAINTS: what KELLY JONES did next
Kelly Jones of Stereophonics speaks to Elliot Oakley about his new cross-Atlantic bluesy sideproject, Far From Saints.
NOEL GALLAGHER and his HIGH FLYING BIRDS return with a love letter to where it all began
On Council Skies, the latest album by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Gallagher embraces his musical roots in Burnage, Manchester.
BC CAMPLIGHT turns a far-from-perfect personal situation into the perfect musical result
BC Camplight's exceptional new album, The Last Rotation Of Earth, was born out of personal struggles; a unique blend of humor and heartfelt reflections, creating a captivating musical experience.
Discover DAVID BOWIE’s early hidden gems on new singles collection LAUGHING WITH LIZA
Uncover David Bowie's early singles in Laughing With Liza - The Vocalian And Deram Singles boxset, a time in Bowie's career forgotten by many but filled with inspired writing.
BILLIE MARTEN’s DROP CHERRIES is a masterpiece of vulnerability & honesty
Billie Marten's Drop Cherries is an intuitive feeling album; her vulnerability shines through in this honest take on love and relationships.
BEN reveals more personal and profound side of MACKLEMORE
In his latest album BEN, Macklemore reveals a new, more serious side of himself, but the release also suffers from some filler tracks that drag down the overall quality.
Irish folk singer LISA O’NEILL paints a picture of reality in the most extraordinary way
After 2018’s Heard A Long Gone Song, Ireland’s stand-out contemporary folk artist Lisa O’Neill returns with an evocative collection of modern folk classics.