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
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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 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)
The Spreadsheet Vs The Soul
"It’s Friday night, March 27, 2026. The tour buses are cooling down, the variant-sellers are counting their plastic trophies, and the audit is officially closed. This week, we’ve tracked the 32-variant 'fleece' and the 72-place chart drops. But tonight, we look at the real ROI: Integrity. While the corporate giants syndicate the 'Summer of Sameness,' … Continue reading The Spreadsheet Vs The Soul
The Crossroads: What are you prepared to do for your art?
I’ve been sitting on a draft for two years. I called it Privilege. I wrote it because I was tired of the 'Shortcut' culture—the bands with the label connections and the backgrounds that get 'glossed over' to create a fake grit. Looking at the landscape in 2026, I realize that privilege was just the entry … Continue reading The Crossroads: What are you prepared to do for your art?
Why Average is just Small Talk (And the Death of the Parka pantomime)
I once called a band called Small Talk 'average.' The sky fell in. I got piled on by fans who had cosied up to celebrity endorsements rather than actual songwriting. I told them they’d regret charging £15 a pop to see them with no real fanbase, and I was right. Where are they now? We’ve … Continue reading Why Average is just Small Talk (And the Death of the Parka pantomime)
Jay Tennant – Forever Roses
Jay Tennant is a prolific singer songwriter from the Midlands. He surprised everyone on Friday 4th February by announcing his new album and dropping the bandcamp streams and vinyl pre-order links to a bit of a rumpus on the twitterverse. Wasting no time I was straight over there, reserving my copy in eagerness of what … Continue reading Jay Tennant – Forever Roses
