While the world burns on all other fronts, 2024 has truly delivered some great albums. Disruptive newcomers and rejuvenated stalwarts alike have stepped up to the plate with outstanding offerings which have defined the year in music, whilst a handful of Overblown favourites have seized their opportunity to become global…
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Blue Bendy – So Medieval review: a labyrinthine debut which doesn’t forego the fun
It’s not easy being an open book for the world to read, and it’s no wonder that many high-profile artists choose to deflect from their true personas with smokescreens and self-effacing insincerity. Even for a band of a blossoming stature like Blue Bendy, the aim is not to give too…
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Best new songs this week: Ob Picks 26/1/24
Skepta // Gas Me UpFresh off the back of announcing the lineup for July’s Big Smoke Festival, Skepta previews forthcoming album Knife & Fork with the enticing ‘Gas Me Up (Diligent)’, featuring Cardo’s slick production. Bullion // Rare (feat. Carly Rae Jepson)Songwriter/producer Nathan Jenkins reunites with Carly Rae Jepson to…
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Blue Bendy announce new single ‘Mr Bubblegum’ and sign to State51
The record label announcement comes alongside with the band’s latest single. Following on from their single ‘cloudy‘, the art-rock band play with a certain dating app in ‘Mr Bubblegum’s’ music video. Both tracks will feature on their debut album which is set for release in 2024. The past twelve months…