Single Reviews

‘Positive Charge’ by The Gaslight Anthem – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ ‘How I’ve missed you, how I’ve missed you’ sings Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem on the New Jersey bands latest…

‘Council Skies’ by Noel Gallagher – Single Rating: 5/5 ★★★★★ Since ending Oasis in 2009, Noel Gallagher has done exactly what he wants when he wants. He is one of the few…

At the start of this century’s second decade, The Drums were voted by Pitchfork readers as the ‘Best Hope for 2010’. It’s safe to say since then the road for…

‘No Reason’ by The Chemical Brothers – Single Rating: 5/5 ★★★★★ The Chemical Brothers are without doubt one of the most important musical institutions. Not only in the UK but all across…

‘The Grants’ by Lana Del Rey – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ A short time ago, ‘A&W’ from Lana Del Rey got a rare five-star review from us. We do not dish those…

‘Welcome To The DCC’ by Nothing But Thieves – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Nothing But Thieves are on a roll. Their last three albums have hit the UK top ten, and before…

‘River’ by Miley Cyrus – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ So far in 2023, Miley Cyrus has been pops success story. Miley’s first single of the year ‘Flowers’ has been a worldwide smash.…

‘Bloodshot’ by Enter Shikari – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Enter Shikari released their third single ‘Bloodshot’ this week from their upcoming album ‘A Kiss for the Whole World’ on the 21st April.…

‘The Way’ by Manchester Orchestra – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Generally, it’s been a relatively slow journey towards the upper echelons of the alternative mainstream for Manchester Orchestra. The Atlanta four piece…

‘Forwards’ by The Alarm – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★☆☆ The Alarm are probably Wales third biggest rock export behind The Stereophonics and The Manic Street Preachers. Worldwide, they have sold over six…

‘Over’ by CHVRCHES – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ ‘Over’ marks a new era for CHVRCHES. It is the first record to be released signed to the world-famous Island Records, and surely more…

‘Lucerne Valley’ by Hawthorne Heights – Single Rating: 3/5 ★★★☆☆ Arguably one of the strongest bands to come out of Ohio over the years, ‘Hawthorne Heights’ are back with a bang in…

‘Cello Song’ by Fontaines D.C. – Single Rating: 5/5 ★★★★★ The first rule of a good cover version of any song is that is must be different from the original. The second…

‘Still Alive’ by Demi Lovato – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ It’s fair to say that Demi Lovato has had quite a few demons to deal with recently. But, her output across her…

‘I Know How It Feels’ by Dropkick Murphys – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Dropkick Murphys’ latest single release ‘I Know How It Feels’ is a very interesting song. It is all about…

‘Die 4 Me’ by Halsey – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Halsey has just dropped an unreleased demo of one of her best-known tracks ‘Die 4 Me’. Originally released and entitled as ‘Die…

‘Joe’ by Luke Combs – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Say ‘country music’ to anyone in the U.K and ask them to name a current artist, they will likely mention Dolly Parton. Also,…

‘Always Get This Way’ by The Aces – Single Rating: 4/5 ★★★★☆ Listening to this evidence, ‘The Aces’ are certainly a band to look out for in 2023. The four-piece alternative pop…

To sell upwards of 12 million copies of any single in this day and age just doesn’t really happen anymore. However, one of the exceptions is Jason Mraz, who has…

It’s really hard to believe that ‘Meteora’ by Linkin Park is twenty year’s old. On April 7, the band will release the album. ‘Lost’ is the new/old song that nearly…