Album Review: Jamie Cullum, “Interlude” (2014)
British musician, Jamie Cullum, has returned to his “jazz roots” with his most recent studio album, “Interlude.” Does the new album compare to his older work, or is it even better?
Music Reviews
Album Review: Coldplay, “Ghost Stories” (2014)
Coldplay has evolved a lot over the years. The British band started off with an acoustic sound on their debut album, “Parachutes”, while “X&Y” featured more of a symphonic rock sound. In the recent years, the band has experimented with an electronic sound, particularly on…
Album Review: Michael Jackson, “Xscape” (2014)
Michael Jackson: Xscape (2014) – Album Review When I heard about Xscape, the second posthumous Michael Jackson album (the first being 2010’s disappointing “Michael”), I didn’t have great expectations. Jackson was such a perfectionist when he was alive, so I’m always a bit wary about…
Single Review: Michael Jackson, “Love Never Felt So Good” (2014)
Michael Jackson’s Love Never Felt So Good proves that even after his passing, the King of Pop could still light up the dance floor — with a little help from Justin Timberlake.
Single Review: Jinkx Monsoon, “Coffee & Wine” (2014)
One of my favourite not-so-guilty pleasure TV shows is RuPaul’s Drag Race. I absolutely love the series and have seen all of the seasons to date. One of my favourite former contestants is Jinkx Monsoon (real name, Jerick Hoffer), who won the fifth season of…
Single Review: James Vincent McMorrow, “Cavalier” (2014)
Ever listen to a song that’s so good that you have to listen to it 32 times on repeat? If I’m the only one who does that, forgive me, but the only reason you haven’t done it is because you haven’t heard James Vincent McMorrow’s…
Album Review: Emmy Rossum, “Sentimental Journey” (2013)
Emmy Rossum’s “Sentimental Journey” is a near-perfect cover album.
Album Review: Passenger, “All The Little Lights” (2013)
You’ve likely heard Passenger’s single, “Let Her Go” on the radio (and there’s also a fantastic mash-up of Let Her Go/Let It Go from Frozen that you need to hear- YouTube it, NOW!). The track was one of those little sleeper hits, one that you…
Single Review: Coldplay, “Magic” (2014)
Earlier this month, Coldplay released a new single titled “Magic.” The track is the first single from the band’s sixth studio album, “Ghost Stories”, which is scheduled for release on May 19th.
Album Review: Haim, “Days Are Gone” (2013)
The 80’s were a great time for music, right? If you’re nodding your head in agreement, then Haim’s debut album, “Days Are Gone” is probably perfect for you.