iLiKETRAiNS - Elegies To Lessons Learnt

Allmusic.com describes iLiKETRAiNS as ’sad’, ’somber’, ‘nocturnal’ and ‘weary’, amongst other things. I must be mad because they give me a lift like no other band do. I can’t listen to ‘The Beeching Report’ (from 2006’s Progress Reform EP) without smiling. Read more

Biffy Clyro - Puzzle

For years now Biffy have been on the verge of massive success. Possibly the most dedicated fan base in music, fantastic albums and some of the mightiest riffs this side of Metallica has given them a massive launch pad. The question is, have Biffy chosen to ignore this launch pad, continuing to make abstract, original, and quite frankly maniacal rock music, or has it all gone a bit Snow Patrol? Sadly, the answer is the latter, rather than the former. Read more

Biffy Clyro - Puzzle

For years now Biffy have been on the verge of massive success. Possibly the most dedicated fan base in music, fantastic albums and some of the mightiest riffs this side of Metallica has given them a massive launch pad. The question is, have Biffy chosen to ignore this launch pad, continuing to make abstract, original, and quite frankly maniacal rock music, or has it all gone a bit Snow Patrol? Sadly, the answer is the latter, rather than the former. Read more

Bjork - Volta

Bjork is back. The Icelandic singer returns for a sixth studio album, and as usual she’s full of surprises. After experimenting with different sounds since the turn of the millennium, (2004’s Medulla focused in on vocals, while 2001’s Vespertine was a soft, jingly-jangly affair) Bjork turns her attention to percussion. Read more