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As a musician, I know how valuable a good quality review can be. Positive or negative, they can be hard to come by, even for more established acts. So, in November 2020, I started a music blog, providing independent bands and artists with the kind of reviews I'd hope to receive myself - something considered, constructively critical, hopefully insightful and ideally quotable.
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FoxSleep
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Aderyn "I Wish I Had A Dog" Single Review
Restless, wry and witty - a gloriously anthemic and damn catchy piece of sweet and sour power pop.
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FoxSleep
May 23, 20232 min read
Morlais "Letters of Last Resort" Single Review
A through-composed alt rock account of contemporary fear, detachment and mistrust, moving from absorbingly apprehensive to angrily anthemic.
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FoxSleep
May 4, 20232 min read
Aaronson "The Great Swells That Carry Us Will Pull Us Under" Single Review
A triumphant and turbulent piece of uplifting post-rock and engrossing instrumental narrative.
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FoxSleep
Nov 24, 20222 min read
Freyja Elsy "Golden Hour" Single Review
A contemplative and enveloping offering of chill out electronic pop - not unlike a good cup of coffee.
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FoxSleep
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Sŵnami "Be Bynnag Fydd" Single Review
An inspired indie-dream-pop introspective that converges on a resonant realisation of self-acceptance and identity.
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FoxSleep
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Pelydron "Canghenion" – Single Review
A wander through a weird and wacky yet wonderous dream-scape, "Canghenion" is the delightful debut single by indie fuzz-maker Pelydron.
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FoxSleep
Mar 7, 20222 min read
Lastigband "Moon Door" – Single Review
Electronic pop meets cosmic acid trip in "Moon Door", Lastigband's strangely compelling new offering of signature lo-fi space-tronica.
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FoxSleep
Dec 21, 20212 min read
Lastigband "Galaxy" – Single Review
A short and sweet instalment of engrossing lo-fi electronica – a cool and moody drive along a fluorescent stellar highway.
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FoxSleep
Dec 5, 20212 min read
Rona Mac "Polidics" Single Review - 5th December 2021
An inspired and compelling piece of indie songwriting-meets-soundscaping that subtly subverts expectations throughout.
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FoxSleep
Nov 23, 20212 min read
Kylo Voss "Mind, Body and Soul" Single Review - 23rd November 2021
An honest and relatable contemplation of mental, physical and spiritual health delivered through layers of organic and electronic sounds.
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FoxSleep
Aug 26, 20212 min read
VIDEO PREMIER: Omaloma "Cool ac yn Rad" - 27th August 2021
“Cool ac yn Rad” is a well-timed dose of Omaloma’s sun-baked trippiness while Torri + Gludo provides the perfect scenery.
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FoxSleep
Jun 5, 20212 min read
Dead Method "Dance with the Devil" Single Review - Review Parade - 5th June 2021
“Dance with the Devil” is a dark and brooding synth pop rejection of religious anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.
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FoxSleep
May 17, 20212 min read
Sŵnami "Theatr/Uno, Cydio, Tanio" Double Single Review - 17th May 2021
Sŵnami’s new double A-side presents two unique and engaging reinterpretations derived from the band’s polished indie pop sound.
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FoxSleep
May 3, 20212 min read
Twin Stranger "Early Dreamer" Single Review - Review Parade - 3rd May 2021
With ample old-school indie guitar vibes, Twin Stranger’s “Early Dreamer” is a gently jangling, power pop contemplation.
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FoxSleep
Apr 24, 20212 min read
Gergo "Wasted" Single Review - 20th April 2021
“Wasted” is a solidly delivered, country rock infused, punk pop serenade by Swansea-based songwriter and producer Gergo.
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FoxSleep
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Luna Lie Lot "Show You Love" Single Review - 2nd April 2021
A dark and stormy rumination from Swansea electro-glitch-pop artist Luna Lie Lot, driven by shrewdly composed beats, synths and imagery.
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FoxSleep
Mar 28, 20212 min read
Archie Ripple "Fighting Demons" Single Review - 28th March 2021
“Fighting Demons”, by Bridgend lockdown rockers Archie Ripple, is a valiant and up-beat punk number with a good helping of hard rock edge.
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FoxSleep
Mar 15, 20212 min read
Derw - "Mikhail" Single Review - 15th March 2021
Derw’s new single “Mikhail” is an emotive and atmospheric pop-rock ballad with a century-old backstory.
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FoxSleep
Feb 27, 20212 min read
Shamoniks - "Shout" Single Review - 20th Feb 2021
“Shout” – Shamoniks’ harsh, gritty D&B driven rap duet with Bouff – is an expression of multi-layered politically charged frustration.
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FoxSleep
Feb 27, 20212 min read
Sian Richards "Lluniau" Single Review - 15th Feb 2021
Setting a lilting melody against sombre musical and lyrical themes, Sian Richards showcases her attuned song-writing and lyrical abilities.
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