Album Review: God First // Mr Jukes
If there's one good thing to have emerged from the temporary loss of Bombay Bicycle Club, it is most definitely lead singer Jack Steadman's solo project Mr Jukes. In his own words, Steadman has procla…
Albums
Album Review: Beast Epic // Iron and Wine
If there's a perfect album to enjoy whilst basking in the summer sun surrounded by green fields and endless countryside, Beast Epic, the latest musical concoction from Sam Beam, aka Iron and Wine, is …
Album Review: Everything Now // Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire's repertoire by now constitutes a plethora of strings adorning their multi-talented bow. From their baroque-influenced, smash hit debut Funeral, fuelled by the pain of losing a family memb…
Album Review: What Do You Think About The Car? // Declan McKenna
Rarely, in recent memory, has there been a presence in the musical zeitgeist like Declan Mckenna. While examples of precious talent - particularly in the form of a young lady from New Zealand - can sp…
Album Review: Something To Tell You // Haim
Alana, Danielle, and Este Haim; possibly three of the most well-known siblings in the history of indie rock music. Just last week, Liam Fray, front-man of Manchester band The Courteeners, voiced his l…
Album Review: Kinder Versions // Mammút
Despite having previously released three studio albums over the past ten years (Mammút in 2006, Karkari in 2008, and Komdu til mín svarta systir in 2013), five-piece Icelandic rock band Mammút will ne…
EP Review: Saw You In A Dream // The Japanese House
Creating her own unique brand of indie pop, Amber Bain, aka The Japanese House, has today (30th June) unveiled yet another treat for listeners in the form of fourth EP, Saw You In A Dream. Released on…
Album Review: Melodrama // Lorde
It'd be fair to say that here at RIOT we've been excitedly awaiting the arrival of Lorde's new record since it's announcement way back in March... and we've not been left disappointed. Since the relea…
Album Review: How Did We Get So Dark // Royal Blood
Aside from a few obvious exceptions, rock bands rarely make the headlines nowadays, with public attention turned to celebrity musicians such as Kanye West and Taylor Swift. Royal Blood, however, prove…
Album Review: Truth Is a Beautiful Thing // London Grammar
After bursting onto the scene with the release of their hugely successful platinum-selling debut album, If You Wait, in 2013, London Grammar have made us all do just that. With their first studio effo…
