I'm a writer and music journalist originally from Salt Lake City, but now living in Scotland. I was a Punk/Goth in the '80s and these artistic influences have stayed with me; although a love of Chopin, chamber music, and Spanish guitar would seem to belie this. I am one of many assistant music editors at Blogcritics.org, staff writer for a gay men's magazine based in Edinburgh, and a freelance writer.
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Under Control is beautifully executed richly textured sounds, creamy smooth guitar, gorgeous synth and honeyed vocals.
This 12th edition is awash with romantic sentiment, passionate desire and, as always, a bit of playful naughtiness.
The kind of luscious sound that make you feel relaxed and quivery.
I decided this year I would just share those albums I actually listened to most.
If you're new to the incorporeal love of A Fine Frenzy then Bomb In A Birdcage is a good place to start.
No one can write a love song like Josh Jenkins. It's his stripped back honesty, their hat-in-hand way of saying I love you.
Scouring our Band of the Week database, to re-introduce you to bands that are likely to achieve huge mainstream success in 2009.
After a very long absence, here I go again.
a funky brand of power-pop that mixes 60s sounds, beach-pop melodies, and brit-rock bounce...
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