Music

Porter Robinson – Worlds: Review

 Steven Kellow    Music  

There’s no-one quite like Porter Robinson in the world of dance music at the moment.  Rather than appeal to what is essentially the lowest common denominator, generic house that’s as soulless as it is appealing to the masses, Porter’s unique brand of electronic music tries to blend the atmospheric with the lively.  And, unsurprisingly given his track record, even at such a young age, he manages to pull it off flawlessly. This is perhaps the most cohesive album I’ve ever listened to from a dance — Read more →

Songs of the Month: July 2014

 Steven Kellow    Music  

Dan Croll – “From Nowhere” (Baarsden Remix) A stunningly atmospheric song that was used in the trailer for GTA V’s next-gen reveal at E3, this song manages to have relatively heart-felt lyrics, a soft electronic vibe and a good dancey chorus section as well.  I think this could do well in the charts with a little more exposure. Porter Robinson – “Lionhearted” A lot has been made of the fact that Porter Robinson’s new album will break the EDM mould and create something unique, and — Read more →

T in the Park 2014 Review

 Steven Kellow    Music  

It might have been “Bye Bye Balado” at T in the Park this year, but for me it was more of a “Hello, Goodbye!”  My first T was a fantastic weekend, with some great music and good times spent with friends and although I’ve only been the once, I’ll remember my weekend at Balado fondly. On the whole, T in the Park was probably the best festival I’ve been to.  I may be looking at the weekend through rose-tinted sunglasses, with the weather having been — Read more →

Songs of the Month: June 2014

 Steven Kellow    Music  

It’s officially summer now, and the songs I’ve listened to this month have generally been stereotypical summery pop songs or dance tracks.  Here are my favourites that I’ve added to my iTunes in June: Adam and the Ants – “Stand and Deliver” An 80s classic, with a guitar riff that is classic, I’m amazed that it took me this long to find this song.  It’s upbeat and fun throughout, with a touch of flamboyance thrown in for good measure.  You can’t listen to this song — Read more →

Streaming Music Takes Another Step Forward

 Steven Kellow    Music, Technology

This month marked an important anniversary for one of music’s biggest institutions.  It’s not a band, or a label, but iTunes.  Ten years ago iTunes launched their now all-powerful music store, ushering in the dawn of digital music in a real sense.  Downloading songs has completely changed the way we experience music, for the better, but Monday marked another step towards an even more digital way of listening to music: streaming.  The Official UK Charts Company, who have ran the Top 40 which has become — Read more →

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