Callum Bains

Callum Bains is a graduate of the University of Warwick with a penchant for synth pop, 70s funk, and contemporary psychedelic rock. He enjoys working through his ever growing spotify playlists and playing self-indulgent prog in local bands.
Tim Bowness of No-Man Discusses Thematic Ambition Amongst Social Division

Tim Bowness of No-Man Discusses Thematic Ambition Amongst Social Division

With the release of his seventh solo album, Late Night Laments, Tim Bowness explores global tensions and considers how musicians can best foster mutual understanding in times of social unrest.

Composer Ilan Eshkeri Discusses His Soundtrack for the ‘Ghost of Tsushima’ Game

Composer Ilan Eshkeri Discusses His Soundtrack for the ‘Ghost of Tsushima’ Game

Having composed for blockbuster films and ballet, Ilan Eshkeri discusses how powerful emotional narratives and the opportunity for creative freedom drew him to triple-A video game Ghost of Tsushima.

Neu!’s Michael Rother Talks About Experimentation and Chance

Neu!’s Michael Rother Talks About Experimentation and Chance

Neu!'s Michael Rother reflects on the creative environment of lockdown, the struggles of playing experimental krautrock, and the collective beauty of live performance.

Hana Vu Shows Sincerity and Polish on Double EP ‘Nicole Kidman / Anne Hathaway’

Hana Vu Shows Sincerity and Polish on Double EP ‘Nicole Kidman / Anne Hathaway’

Indie pop singer-songwriter, Hana Vu's second release Nicole Kidman / Anne Hathaway is a fantastically polished double EP but could have made an even better album.

DIIV’s ‘Deceiver’ Is a Marked Change of Their Shoegaze Brand

DIIV’s ‘Deceiver’ Is a Marked Change of Their Shoegaze Brand

Embracing their grungier influences, Deceiver marks a significant departure from DIIV’s previously established brand of shoegaze.

Metronomy Create Some of Their Best Music on ​​’Metronomy Forever’​​

Metronomy Create Some of Their Best Music on ​​’Metronomy Forever’​​

Ranging in tone and style, Metronomy's Metronomy Forever feels like a spiritual successor to their second album Nights Out.

Temples’ ‘Hot Motion’ Is an Uninspiring Emulation of Their Existing Sound

Temples’ ‘Hot Motion’ Is an Uninspiring Emulation of Their Existing Sound

Hot Motion sees Temples play it safe as they sacrifice musical development for disappointing consistency.

Pieta Brown Explores New Atmospheric Directions on ‘Freeway’

Pieta Brown Explores New Atmospheric Directions on ‘Freeway’

Enlisting the contribution of previous collaborators, Pieta Brown expands her sound but forsakes essential folk groundwork on Freeway.

Solid Bronze’s Debut ​​’The Fruit Basket’​​ Is a Worthy Addition to the ’70s Funk and Soul It Emulates

Solid Bronze’s Debut ​​’The Fruit Basket’​​ Is a Worthy Addition to the ’70s Funk and Soul It Emulates

Solid Bronze deliver animated funk, laid-back soul, and sauntering instrumentals on their debut The Fruit Basket.

Foy Vance’s ‘To Memphis’ Is Solid But Safe

Foy Vance’s ‘To Memphis’ Is Solid But Safe

On his second release of 2019, To Memphis, Foy Vance embraces the Americana and folk rooted in his songwriting.

Shura’s ‘forevher’ Is an Earnest Depiction of Nascent Love

Shura’s ‘forevher’ Is an Earnest Depiction of Nascent Love

Expanding her electropop sound with soulful grooves, Shura finds inspiration in personal experience on forevher.

‘Infest the Rats’ Nest’ Sees King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Embrace Their Inner Thrash

‘Infest the Rats’ Nest’ Sees King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Embrace Their Inner Thrash

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard go full metal to craft a brutal warning against ecological destruction on their 15th studio album, Infest the Rats' Nest.