Emma’s Favourite Albums of 2011
My top 3 albums of 2011 come as a bit of a personal surprise. It seems that I’ve turned from ‘city slicker’ whose lullaby is a police siren to bucolic gal next… Read More
First Listen: The Twilight Sad – No One Can Ever Know
One thing you do not do is go into your first listen of a new Twilight Sad (facebook) album with expectations, because the chances are you’re going to be completely thrown. They’re… Read More
Introducing: Larcier
Cracki Records, the Parisian label better known for their warehouse parties, describe Larcier (soundcloud) in just two words: “house & amour” – sentiments that define his sound rather well. His debut single… Read More
Jensen Sportag
I may be a little late to the Jensen Sportag (facebook/twitter) party, but I would be remiss if I didn’t write them up here on the Walrus as 2012 is going to… Read More
Django Django – Default
What exactly is ‘pop’ music comprised of nowadays? Anything that resonates with the public consciousness, it seems. The charts are dominated by dance music and R&B, but I think there could be… Read More
FOE – Cold Hard Rock
When FOE’s debut album finally surfaced, it was always going to be something dark and twisted, because that’s the kind of territory… Read More
FOE – I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus
We’ve managed to avoid the rash of Christmas coverage here at Walrus towers recently, but being as it is under two weeks until and personal favourite FOE (facebook/twitter) has done a rather… Read More
First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar (Preview)
The clichéd notion of the difficult second album can often apply to bands, ones who overreach themselves and suffer what the Americans call a ‘sophomore slump’. I never thought First Aid Kit… Read More
