The fact Knower aren’t more well-known is an absolute crime. The duo’s latest jazz-funk banger bonanza is one of the most fun albums I’ve heard in a while.
“A collection of profound and epic album reviews and musical articles by former astronaut and brain surgeon, Alasdair Kennedy. Reaching levels of poetry that rival Keats and Blake, the following reviews affirm Alasdair to be a prodigy, a genius and a god whose opinion is always objectively right. He is also without a doubt the most modest man in the universe.” - Alasdair Kennedy
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Thursday 29 June 2023
Review of ‘Post-American’ by MSPAINT
Mississippi band MSPAINT make hip-hop-infused hardcore punk with synths – which is every bit as fun and unique as it sounds.
Friday 31 March 2023
Double Review: 'Gigi's Recovery' by The Murder Capital and 'Food for Worms' by Shame
British/Irish post-punk continues to thrive in 2023. But it looks like spoken word is out, and singing is back in.
Tuesday 11 October 2022
Friday 26 August 2022
Tuesday 31 May 2022
Review of ‘Mr Morale & The Big Steppers’ by Kendrick Lamar
Mr Morale & The Big Steppers is a masterpiece – and quite possibly my favourite Kendrick album to date.
Wednesday 22 September 2021
Tuesday 20 July 2021
Review of 'Daddy's Home' by St. Vincent
St. Vincent’s new serving of 70s psychedelic sleaze somehow manages to be excitingly fresh. In fact, it’s one of the most exciting albums I’ve heard this year.
Thursday 4 March 2021
Double Review: 'Drunk Tank Pink' by Shame and 'For The First Time' by Black Country, New Road
If you’re a fan of unhinged noisy guitar bands in the vein of Idles or Fontaines DC, then you’ll love these two new albums from Shame and Black Country, New Road.