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The Brain Rains

You’re afraid of being murdered in your house at night, but it’s all that I dream of. When money becomes a means only to survive and not live with. Waiting for a friendly face that never came to rescue what I had. And the racing thoughts hit harder when the weather turns bad. The brain… Continue reading The Brain Rains

Review of the Week: Amber O’Brien- Work it Out (2021)

It is always a pleasure to delve into new music by up-and-coming performers. I have quickly come to understand the ambition and drive that comes with each new generation of aspiring musicians from across the Portsmouth area, the latest contribution to the catalogue coming from Amber O’Brien. “Work it Out,” delivers a short but… Continue reading Review of the Week: Amber O’Brien- Work it Out (2021)

10 Albums You Should Hear from Start to Finish

Introduction I listen to a lot of different music, and with my position in having a blog, I find it sometimes useful to consolidate my thoughts about what I’m experiencing when I listen. Hopefully, this might draw some listeners, or change some minds in the process. If I haven’t included your particular favourite album please… Continue reading 10 Albums You Should Hear from Start to Finish

Music Snobs: A few words on how elitism affects enjoyment.

“In many ways the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little, yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgement. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and read. But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the… Continue reading Music Snobs: A few words on how elitism affects enjoyment.