My list of the 25 albums I loved the most in 2020. Featuring Jessie Ware, HAIM, Phoebe Bridgers and The Weeknd. Continue reading
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Best of 2020: Top 40 Singles
Featuring the likes of Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, Jessie Ware and The 1975. Here are my top 40 songs of 2020. Continue reading
Best of 2017: Top 25 Albums
In a year that saw some of my all time favourite acts make big comebacks, I take a look at the albums that made my year. 2017’s best albums features the likes of Jay-Z, Kelly Clarkson, Laura Marling and The xx. Continue reading
Best of 2017: Top 40 Singles
2017 was a fantastic year for singles. For every surprise #1 hit there were countless underrated songs that pushed an artist to the limit. I pick my favourites from familiar faces like Calvin Harris, Kendrick Lamar and Lorde, while newer acts like Dua Lipa and Stormzy make a huge impact. Continue reading
Best of 2015: Top 25 Albums
I pick my Top 25 Albums of 2015 including Florence and the Machine, Kendrick Lamar and Adele. Continue reading
Best of 2013: Best Album 10-1
10) Sleigh Bells – Bitter Rivals I feel like a broken record when it comes to Sleigh Bells who make their third appearance in one of my top 10 albums of the year lists. Bitter Rivals is the record the duo have been edging towards since they debuted back in 2010. Treats was a raucous … Continue reading
Best of 2013: Best Single 20-11
20) London Grammar – Strong It’s easy to understand why I love Strong so much. Much like the rest of the London Grammar album, it feels like The XX’s music pushed beyond technical brilliance and into the realm of real emotion. Lead singer Hannah Reid’s vocal here is incredibly powerful without overshadowing the rest of … Continue reading
Mercury Prize Shortlist – 6 albums I think should make it
The Mercury Prize shortlist will be announced in the coming weeks, celebrating the best British Albums of the last 12 months. Often considered a welcome alternative to the Brits awards that celebrate commerical success over ‘quality’ when deciding on a shortlist, winning the Mercury Prize can kickstart a successful career (See The XX and Dizzee … Continue reading
Best of 2011: Best Album 25-11
25) Inna – Hot Some may laugh my pick for number 25, I choose to see Inna for what she is, a eurodance act that couldn’t be more generic if she tried. I doubt anyone could listen to Hot and not immediately need a few days on a beach somewhere. Taken for what it is … Continue reading
The Brits 2011: Was it worth the effort?
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