Very familiar to Nick Cave’s recent outings, getting heavy vibes of ‘White Elephant’ from ‘Carnage’ which is never a bad thing. First five or so seconds, sonically, are to die for. I actually wish that those instrumentals carried over into the full track, because as soon as the track steady’s itself into its flow, for a brief second, I become uninterested.

That’s until Cave starts laying down his thick and poetic lyrics, which hypnotise and transcend ... read more

Another stellar, if slight, selection of tracks from Holly Humberstone. The short fifteen minute runtime allows for the tracks to never outstay their welcome, but on the flipside, there doesn’t feel like a clear thematic DNA running through the four tracks.

‘Down Swinging’ is without a doubt the stand-out track! Calling forward impressions of Sam Fender alongside hints of Bruce Springsteen and the legendary E Street Band. There’s a sense of community through ... read more