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Stepping Out into the Light
B Magazine, Published on 22/01/2017
» If there's an adage that could succinctly describe the overall sonic aesthetic of The xx up to this point, it would be "less is more". As trite as that may sound, the trio's 2009 self-titled debut was a prime exercise in restraint and impactful minimalism -- a meek concoction of hypnotic basslines, stark drum machine and laconic, understated vocals that recall a furtive whisper in the dark. It's the kind of music made principally by introverts for introverts, but somehow, along the way, its indie-slash-R&B-slash-soul appeal attracted a far wider audience. The group went on to win the Mercury Prize the following year and suddenly found themselves struggling with a pop star status.
Nailing It
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 08/01/2017
» The veteran rockers bookend 2016 with a five-track EP which harkens back to the sound that first made them a household name.
Third Time's a Charm
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 18/12/2016
» On her latest EP as Stoondio, indie-folk darling Chotika Kamwongpin trades her usual airy acoustics for a punchier production.
The Stuff of Legend
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 11/12/2016
» The R&B singer's new album offers a lovely balance between his signature sentimentality and inevitable gloom, with a pinch of noir.
Keeping the Soul Alive
B Magazine, Published on 04/12/2016
» For most people, the name Jim James has always been associated with American southern rock outfit My Morning Jacket, the band he's been fronting over the last two decades with seven albums worth of discography. But those who follow the band more closely will know that James always had a solo career brewing inside of him as evidenced by his 2009 Tribute To EP, a six-track collection of George Harrison covers released under Yim Yames. The said EP was a precursor to his full-length solo debut, 2013's Regions of Light and Sound of God, and its follow-up, Eternally Even.
The Power of Here And Now
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 27/11/2016
» Alicia Keys returns with her first album in four years, sounding refreshed, empowered and more politically aware than ever.
Getting a bit too close to the sun
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 13/11/2016
» The synth pop duo's latest album lets their flamboyant personas do the heavy lifting
Sit down and listen
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 23/10/2016
» Solange's stunning confessional new studio album provides an earnest glimpse into her life as a black woman in America.
The Peacetime Sound
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 02/10/2016
» After trading in dark atmospherics the LA indie rockers craft a looser and more relaxed sound on their latest offering.
This dip won't make you sick
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 18/09/2016
» Don't be afraid to dive in as the homegrown indie trop pop outfit delivers a delightfully summeryEnglish-language debut.