Michèle Ducray is a New Zealand based dark pop artist, and today I will be reviewing her pop infused horror story, ‘Manifesto’ which was released on April 8th 2022. ‘Manifesto’ has a deep, heavy, synth driven opening, you feel the weight on the notes, and the building tones underneath that just really create a real … Continue reading Single Review: Michèle Ducray – Manifesto
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Single Review: Maddie in Good Company – Overflow
Maddie in Good Company is a three piece outfit from Nashville, Tennessee made up of Maddie, Chris and Griffin. Today, I will be reviewing their single ‘Overflow’ which was released on April 8th 2022. ‘Overflow’ kicks off with a nice swinging melody, a strong energy filled combination of guitars, bass and drums, and Maddie is … Continue reading Single Review: Maddie in Good Company – Overflow
Single Review: J. Maya – Library Card
J. Maya is a singer/songwriter, musician, actress and former pun champion, based in Los Angeles. I came across them on Instagram and just fell in love with their voice, so today I will be reviewing their single ‘Library Card’ which was released on March 11th 2022. ‘Library Card’ opens with a building, thematic, piano driven … Continue reading Single Review: J. Maya – Library Card
Single Review: Jessica Darrow – Make It Clean
Jessica Darrow is a Cuban-American actress and singer, who is probably best known for her role as Luisa Madrigal in Disney's Encanto. Speaking of which, you can check out my thoughts on her song from that movie by clicking here. Today, however, I will be reviewing her single ‘Make It Clean’ which is off her … Continue reading Single Review: Jessica Darrow – Make It Clean
Single Review: Arden Cho – How He Loves (Cover)
Arden Cho is an incredibly talented actress and musician, probably most well known for her roles on Teen Wolf and Chicago Med, however you would be doing a disservice to discount her musical talents. As I’ve previously discussed in my other reviews, which you can check out here. Cho is an amazing vocalist, and I … Continue reading Single Review: Arden Cho – How He Loves (Cover)
Single Review: Annapantsu – Poor Unfortunate Souls (The Little Mermaid Cover)
Anna, or Annapantsu as she is known online, is a vocalist, voice actress and content creator based in Nova Scotia, Canada. I first became aware of her due to her collaborations with Caleb Hyles and Jonathan Young, and I just fell in love with her voice so I decided I’d review some of her music. … Continue reading Single Review: Annapantsu – Poor Unfortunate Souls (The Little Mermaid Cover)
Bewitching Health and Beauty
Bewitching Health and Beauty is a holistic business, based in Kilmarnock, which is run by Lilian Anderson, a practising witch and mature student currently pursuing a BA honours in Psychological studies through the Open University. She is also a contributor to Off the Record and you can find her content by clicking here. The business … Continue reading Bewitching Health and Beauty
Snag Tights
*All images used within this article were taken by Jenna Laird of J.H Laird Photography, and are of Jenna, they cannot be used externally without express permission of the owner. So Snag Tights is an online-only clothing retailer, based in Livingston, Scotland who ship their products worldwide. They focus on creating clothes which are ethically … Continue reading Snag Tights
EP Review: Iwan Rheon – Tongue Tied
Iwan Rheon is a Welsh actor and singer/songwriter. He is probably most well known for his role as Simon Bellamy in the E4 series Misfits, or as Ramsay Bolton on the HBO series, Game of Thrones. But he also has musical aspirations and today I will be reviewing his debut EP ‘Tongue Tied’ which was … Continue reading EP Review: Iwan Rheon – Tongue Tied
EP Review: Mal Blum – Ain’t It Nice
Mal Blum is a singer/songwriter and musician from New York, who is openly Transgender and Queer, and produces authentic and earnest, folk and punk infused music that feels both deeply personal and yet relatable. I have reviewed Mal’s music previously, and I’ve loved what they’ve produced thus far, you can check out my other reviews … Continue reading EP Review: Mal Blum – Ain’t It Nice
Album Review: TWRP – New & Improved
TWRP, formerly known as Tupper Ware Remix Party, are a Canadian rock band, who started back in 2007 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Much like Steam Powered Giraffe, who I’ve also reviewed, and you can check that out here. TWRP are a group which perform in full costume, with their own sci-fi identities and fictional band … Continue reading Album Review: TWRP – New & Improved
Album Review: dodie – Build a Problem
Dorothy Miranda Clark, more commonly known just as Dodie, is a singer/songwriter from Epping, Essex. She has become incredibly popular on YouTube, having amassed over 2 million subscribers and collaborated with numerous other musicians including Emma Blackery, Thomas Sanders, Carrie Fletcher, Orla Gartland, Jon Cozart, Laufey (who I’ve also reviewed previously and you can check … Continue reading Album Review: dodie – Build a Problem
Album Review: Watsky – Cardboard Castles
George Watsky, more commonly known as just Watsky, is an American rapper, spoken word poet and musician. He is originally from San Francisco, and has to date released six studio albums. Today, I will be talking about my personal favourite release, Cardboard Castles, which was released on March 12th 2013. This album made up the … Continue reading Album Review: Watsky – Cardboard Castles
Album Review: James Darren – This One’s from the Heart
James William Ercolani, more commonly known by his stage name James Darren is an actor and musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is noted for his starring and supporting roles in films such as Gidget, The Gene Krupa Story, All the Young Men, The Guns of Navarone and Diamond Head. He’s also had many roles in … Continue reading Album Review: James Darren – This One’s from the Heart
Drink Review: Kylie Minogue Prosecco
So this isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed a wine selection from Kylie Minogue, you can check out my review of her Rosé by clicking here. I noted in my previous review that as what ostensibly started as a music blog, it was weird to review a wine by a decade spanning musician without also … Continue reading Drink Review: Kylie Minogue Prosecco
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