B-Sides • 9th September 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Screen Violence’ by CHVRCHES

CHVRCHES released their fourth studio album, ‘Screen Violence’ and it delivered a wonderful variety of synth-pop while also contributing an excellent combination of electronic sounds.


The Scottish synth-pop trio finally made a comeback since their previous album release ‘Love is Dead’ (2018) which had some outstanding tracks such as “Get Out,” “Miracle,” and “Forever.” As the previous era held a self-explanatory album name, the various tracks did express past heartbreak, healing from the hur

B-Sides • 7th August 2021

LIVE REVIEW: Caroline Polachek – Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA 8/5/2021

Live music has made a comeback, and it truly felt great to be back to experience in-person with precautions during the Coronavirus pandemic. Caroline Polachek performed at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Aug. 5, 2021 featuring opening acts, Molly Lewis and Alex G. The outdoor amphitheater’s capacity holds up to 5,900 people and had such a lively ambiance filled with supportive and energetic fans.


After not attending any shows since March 13, 2020 it felt so unreal to be surro

B-Sides • 22nd July 2021

ON-RADAR: Gabrielle Current Combines Passionate Vocals With Nostalgic R&B/Soul

A nostalgic feel is a sense of familiarity that is inexplicable, and that’s where the ‘Virgo’ EP by Gabrielle Current comes into play. The ‘90s to 2000s era was known for the R&B and soul genres, and ‘Virgo’ respectfully captures this point in time so well especially with Current’s beautiful vocal range.


As the beginning of the EP starts off with the first track, “Make It Right,” Current’s soothing lead vocals blend in with the progressive instrumental beats. Many emotions were being express

B-Sides • 8th July 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: The Marías Captivate the Essence of Romance in ‘Cinema’

The Marías dropped their first full-length album, ‘Cinema,’ and it depicted the themes of love, desire and heartbreak. The Los Angeles based band have delivered a mix of genres such as Latin pop, psychedelic rock and jazz throughout their musical career. The dreamy pop lead vocals of María Zardoya, frontwoman of The Marías, are absolutely exceptional throughout the entire album.

‘Cinema’ opened a pathway towards vulnerability and a rollercoaster of emotions especially in “All I Really Want Is Y

B-Sides • 25th June 2021

ON-RADAR: fanclubwallet

Fanclubwallet, also known as Hannah Judge is an Ottawa-based musician who is changing the indie pop scene. Judge has over 227,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and most popular music release is her EP, ‘Hurt is Boring.’


Throughout this EP, Judge’s lyrics were very impactful and deep while also channeling a calm, upbeat sound with various instrumentals correlating so well with her vocals. The drums, background vocals and acoustic guitar really stood out in the track, “Hurt is Boring.”


The m

B-Sides • 10th June 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Jubilee’ by Japanese Breakfast

Japanese Breakfast released their third studio album, ‘Jubilee’ and it truly depicted an ‘80s pop era sound mixed with sentimental ballads. Indie rock musician and director, Michelle Zauner, crafted a unique approach where each song has a different level of emotion especially within the vocals and instrumentals. Zauner really got creative with this album where it ranged from a combination of electro pop, bubblegum pop and pop-ballad feel throughout these tracks.


“Be Sweet” starts off with a

B-Sides • 21st May 2021

MARINA makes a comeback with single release “Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land”

Pop star sensation Marina Diamandis dropped her newest single, “Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land,” and so far it’s giving off a similar sound like her second album, ‘The Family Jewels.’ Marina is definitely mixing it up so far with the songs she’s released so far such as “Purge the Poison” and “Man’s World” with catchy instrumentals and incredible lead vocals.


Marina’s upcoming fifth studio album, ‘Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land’ is definitely going to remind fans of her earlier music where

B-Sides • 17th May 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: St. Vincent Channels ’70s Era In ‘Daddy’s Home’

St. Vincent dropped her sixth studio album, ‘Daddy’s Home,’ and it’s got a great mix of the ‘70s sound. Indie, pop-rock sensation Annie Clark delivered throughout this album from start to finish by including unexpected musical and vocal transitions that just seem so right. If you thought her fifth-studio album, ‘Masseduction,’ was a serve especially with the pop-ballad power that “Pills” holds, the sudden smooth electric guitar riff transition goes so well with Clark’s vocal range.

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