Single Release Date: 24th April 2026From the Album: Wunderkammer Futuristic Film Noir for the Modern Curator Pocket Lint (Mark Heffernan) has always operated in the shadows of "futuristic film noir," but with his latest single, "Cyanometer," he is stepping into a more structured, architectural light. The track serves as the first glimpse into the upcoming … Continue reading Review: Pocket Lint – Cyanometer
Month: Apr 2026
The Manifest is Loaded: Why the Worst People on Earth Control the Portal
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/apr/15/viral-artists-social-media-videos-stewart-lee-werner-herzog It seems the 'Clinical Auditor' isn't the only one smelling a rat. Today’s Guardian highlights exactly what happens when tech-bro logistics and Silicon Valley algorithms take over the creative process.As Stewart Lee puts it: 'The worst people on earth control the means of communication.'Whether it’s Werner Herzog sizzing steaks or the 2.5% margin bands … Continue reading The Manifest is Loaded: Why the Worst People on Earth Control the Portal
Album Review: Shapes Like People – Under The Rainbow
In what at times feels like the end of days, with the world outside growing increasingly grey, it is genuinely heartwarming to know that Shapes Like People are still out there, determined to put a warm glow and a smile back on our faces. Their latest offering is a wonderful collection of jangle-pop, dream-pop, and … Continue reading Album Review: Shapes Like People – Under The Rainbow
The Vista Files: Auditing the “Sign-Up” Framework
It could be you, but probably won't be. In my experience, when a new platform asks for your data in exchange for "being heard," it’s worth checking the blueprint of the machine you're feeding. I’ve been digging into the launch of Vista Music—the new label fronted by Thom Rylance of The Lottery Winners (the friendly … Continue reading The Vista Files: Auditing the “Sign-Up” Framework
The Audit: Thrillhouse – Smile (Spirit of Spike Island)
The Aesthetic: Brighton’s panoramic alchemists trading the coastal grey for a widescreen, neon-soaked horizon. The Verdict: I’ve been a fan of Thrillhouse since the lockdown days, back when we were all searching for something to anchor the isolation. Watching them evolve their sound has been a clinical study in artistic growth, and here we are … Continue reading The Audit: Thrillhouse – Smile (Spirit of Spike Island)
