Welcome to 2021! There is so much exciting music to discover and explore in 2021, but to conclude 2020 I look back at my top 10 songs of 2020 and some other reviews I couldn't resist! 10 Songs on Repeat: 1. Peppers and Onions by Tierra Whack (2020)- With the back-to-back bangers Whack has released,…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. Floating by Julee Cruise (1989)- Found on the singer's 1989 masterpiece, floating (like most songs on the album) is closely linked to the Twin Peaks TV show. And much like the show, Floating is an enchanting, mysterious and strangely unsettling piece of music. 2. Hurt by Arlo Parks (2020)- A song that puts depression front and…
10 Tracks on Repeat: 1. Photo ID by Remi Wolf (2020)- This quirky, cheeky and adventurous alternative RnB song is a true hidden gem of 2020, with the up-and-coming Remi Wolf putting out one of the most effective earworms of the year. 2. Everlasting Light by The Black Keys (2010)- The opener to the garage/blues-rock…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. I Troldskog Faren Vild by Ulver (1994)- This Norwegian band is about as genre-defying as they come, working in genres as far-ranging as black metal and synth-pop. However, I am featuring the opener from their 1994 black metal debut Bergtatt, a surprisingly accessible affair that is an excellent place for anyone looking…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. Cold by Father (2015)- Translated from Korean, this artist belongs to a genre known as deathdream, a sound utilised by a small collection of artists on Bandcamp. Combining the worlds of vaporwave and drone, Cold is the opening track to Father's 2015 record White Death (again, translated from Korean), a gorgeous yet hauntingly devastating…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. Valleys by Working Men's Club (2020)- The opener to the British band's impressive debut sets the tone for the record well, demonstrating their smooth brand of dance-punk through driving bass, swirling synths and a confident performance from frontman Sydney Minsky-Sargeant. 2. Desire Lines by Deerhunter (2010)- My interest in this…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. '96 Neve Campbell by clipping: with Cam and China (2020)- Is this hip-hop trio capable of making a bad song? I think not. On this latest, menacing track, Daveed takes a backseat to the two women on the track. 2. Pump It Up by Elvis Costello and The Attractions (1978)-…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. Rapture by Declan Mckenna (2020)- Another great track of the British singer-songwriter's latest LP, Rapture delves into the world of 90s inspired neo-psychedelia complete with a catchy chorus, crashing production and a confident vocal performance from Mckenna. 2. feel away by slowthai with James Blake and Mount Kimbie (2020)- For a rapper…
Sorry for being a bit slack lately with weekly updates, so to make up for it here is a slightly longer double feature. 10 Songs on Repeat (Week 30): 1. My Own Soul's Warning by The Killers (2020)- The American alternative rock band's trend of great singles and average albums continues with their latest Springsteen…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. You Can Have It All by Yo La Tengo (2000)- This classic from American alternative rockers Yo La Tengo is a simple, hypnotic and sweet song, dominated by the catchy, panning vocal harmony, giving the song an incredibly intimate atmosphere. 2. Model Village by IDLES (2020)- Based off the singles,…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. Seasons (Waiting on You) by Future Islands (2015)- Few decade end lists were without mentioning this synth-pop anthem by American band Future Islands. From the catchy melodies, the baritone of singer Samuel T. Herring, some genuinely insightful lyrics about change and the explosive chorus, it is merely a masterpiece of…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. What's Your Pleasure? by Jessie Ware (2020)- This British popstar's latest LP is a beautiful odyssey to the world of disco in the 21st Century. The standout for me is the LP's sultry, catchy and groovy lead single, complete with an excellent yet subtle vocal performance and insane replay value.…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. Street Pulse Beat by Special Interest (2020)- A thrilling combination of post-punk and techno comes to life on Street Pulse Beat, the anthemic and inspiring standout cut on the New Orleans band Special Interest's latest album, The Passion Of. 2. Paper Planes by M.I.A. (2007)- An absolute classic of British hip-hop and future…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. Robert by Jockstrap with Injury Reserve (2020)- The recent wave of glitchy, noisy and challenging pop music that is sweeping the music world has continued with British duo Jockstrap's excellent new EP Wicked City. The best track for me on this mini collection is the bass-driven, highly abstract and multifaceted Robert, which also just…
10 Tracks on Repeat: 1. Spells by Backxwash (2020)- A fast-paced, spooky and downright catchy experimental hip-hop meets horrorcore number off the female rapper's menacingly engaging new LP God Has Nothing to Do With It Leave Him Out of It. 2. Grounds by IDLES (2020)- I doubt an album announcement in 2020 has got me as…
