In 2002, a 3 disc compilation box set called 'Disconnection' was released. Across the first two discs is a selection of 30 songs that cover 4 Gary Numan albums, all from 1984-1986, with the addition of his 1992 album and some b-sides as well. The third included is a disc of 15 live tracks, including … Continue reading Disconnection Part I: ‘Berserker’ Album Review
In November 2017, the world was introduced to a re-imagining of Agatha Christie's novel, 'Murder On The Orient Express'. This is the fourth film adaptation of the book, and was this time undertook by actor and director Kenneth Branagh, who stars as Hercule Poirot and directs the film. Beside him is an all star cast, … Continue reading ‘Murder On The Orient Express’ Film Review
The last time I really heard anything from St. Vincent regarding new music from her was almost a year ago, during her touring and promotion for her 5th studio album 'Masseduction'. I was lucky enough to see her live on her supporting tour, and experienced the blend of synth-pop and indie-rock first hand, backed by … Continue reading ‘MassEducation’ Album Review
John 5 is perhaps best known as being the guitarist for both Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie; the former christening him with his stage name when they first met, with the latter going on to recruit him for touring and album duties in 2005. Since 2004 however, John 5 (real name John William Lowery) has … Continue reading ‘Invasion’ Album Review
While on my way to the 'Prince: A Private London View' exhibition in February this year, I made my way to the Herrick Gallery via the London Underground. While going from platform to platform and station to station, I was taking in all of the advertisement posters, before stumbling across one that caught my attention. … Continue reading ‘Never Tell’ Book Review
In 2005, Marilyn Manson was neck deep in a still unreleased movie called 'Phantasmagoria', in which he would play Lewis Carroll and delve deep into the mind of the author, best known for penning 'Alice In Wonderland'. But as he continued work on the film, Manson and producer/bassist/guitarist Tim Skold entered the studio together and … Continue reading ‘Eat Me, Drink Me’ Album Analysis
In 1997, fans of Electronic music pioneer Gary Numan were presented with a brand new album that was so far removed from the synthpop goodness of 'Cars'; if anything, it was the complete opposite. The album is called 'Exile', and pushed even more than the 1994 album 'Sacrifice' in its sound; the beats are harder, … Continue reading ‘Exile’ Album Review
While PSY signs new acts to his label PNation, the latest being the artist Crush, I am left impatiently waiting for the release of his 9th studio album. I thought this would be a perfect time to sit and go through his already released albums and bring you 10 PSY songs you should hear that … Continue reading 10 PSY Songs You Should Hear (that aren’t ‘Gangnam Style’)
Ten years after their second studio album, and saying that a third album is unlikely, super group The Raconteurs are back with the album nobody saw coming. It was first teased in issue 38 of Third Man Record's Vault subscription package, with second album 'Consolers Of The Lonely' was pressed on copper vinyl and accompanied by … Continue reading ‘Help Us Stranger’ Album Review
Singer PSY (싸이), real name Park Jae-Sang, rose to fame in 2012 with the release of his music video 'Gangnam Style'. And despite being sung in Korean, the video's catchy accompanying song and signature “horse riding” dance move took the world by storm. It was the first music video on YouTube to reach over 2 … Continue reading A Brief History of PSY
Vicky Leigh 