Bill Ryder-Jones: Iechyd Da review – Coral co-founder’s songs of heartache and hope | Music

The artwork for Iechyd Da.

Since Bill Ryder-Jones left the Coral in 2008 after five Top 10 albums, he’s been quietly busying himself away in his Yawn studio in West Kirby on the Wirral Peninsula. He’s produced records for the […]

Review: Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys releases ‘Never Break My Heart (Not Again)’

Nick Carter

Nick Carter. Photo Credit: Brian Doherty Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys released his new pop solo single “Never Break My Heart (Not Again).” Carter is wrapping up the year 2023 with some new music, […]

Review: Laurie Berkner brings her 2023 ‘Live Holiday Concert’ to The Paramount

Laurie Berkner performing at The Paramount

Laurie Berkner performing at The Paramount. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos On December 17, children’s music performer Laurie Berkner played her “Live Holiday Concert” at The Paramount in Huntington on Long Island. Berkner kicked off her […]

Review: Caleb Polaha performs original music at Drom NYC

Caleb Polaha performing live at Drom NYC

Caleb Polaha performing live at Drom NYC. Photo Credit: Markos Papadatos On December 10, singer-songwriter Caleb Polaha performed an acoustic show at Drom NYC, which featured his original music. Polaha opened his set with “Black […]

Jowee Omicil: Spiritual Healing: Bwa Kayiman Freedom Suite review – on the brink of revolution | Music

The album cover for Jowee Omicil: Spiritual Healing: Bwa Kayiman Freedom.

In August 1791, a group of enslaved Haitians met in the woods of Bois Caïman, on the north coast of Haiti, and conducted a secret Vodou ceremony that planted the seeds for the Haitian Revolution. […]

Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday 2 review – ‘You’re never far from a glowing endorsement of her own vagina’ | Nicki Minaj

Cover art for Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj.

More than any other genre, hip-hop loves a sequel. Jay-Z. Eminem, Future, Kid Cudi, Lil’ Wayne, Rick Ross, Method Man: all have felt impelled to release a branded follow-up to their best-loved work, usually years […]