Yard Act return with a new album and their latest single making them a ‘yard’ act to follow…. To connect with me, you could join my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/jushawk For news about what I’m up to, why not sign up to my monthly emails: https://beacons.ai/justinhawkins For Cameo messages: https://www.cameo.com/justinhawkins For […]
June saw the start of the FIFA World Cup and World Cups mean only one thing: football songs! So is this viral song the best of 2026? The full song – Dubioza Kolektiv – I Am from Bosnia – Take Me to America – can be found here: https://youtu.be/FmX0DJ6kOqc?si=v8DnEJ298G9IHZfN To […]
Last Friday, Muse released their 10th studio album, “The Wow! Signal”. Named after a radio signal detected in 1977, the album explores themes of cosmic mystery, existential hope and the human search for contact… Today I’m reviewing one of its tracks: “Nightshift Superstar”. I think it demands more guitars, drums […]
Today I’m talking about “blue dot fever” – a term used to describe low ticket sales. Has the music industry got a sales problem? Or are we simply not providing value for money? To connect with me, you could join my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/jushawk For news about what I’m up […]
I like The Strokes. I like Julian’s distinctive voice, so I was looking forward to reviewing Going Shopping, now that a new video has been released ahead of their album, Reality Awaits, on July 24th. However, I was left with a question: Why the autotune? It doesn’t need it. Do […]
Over the years, countless artistes have taken part in ‘unusual’ PR stunts in the name of promo, most memorably the Sex Pistols and The KLF. But recent stunts seem to involve corporate backers – with ‘surprise’ performances by the likes of a reunited Sugababes and Pussy Cat Dolls – funded […]
Mr Fantasy is billed as a British pop singer, rumoured to be played by New Zealand actor, KJ Apa. Today his latest album, FANTASYLAND, was released and I’m reviewing one of its tracks called “Do Me Right”. Who is Mr Fantasy? Are the rumours about his identity true? Or is […]
This week I’m discussing Australian music, how women are held to different standards in the industry and whether a song about a narcissistic rock star was actually written about me! The Bloody Cheek of it! I also want to introduce you to an Australian musician who joined The Darkness on […]
I’ve been wanting to talk about Getdown Services for a while now, ever since I first heard them. They’ve been called the future of music: I hope so! To connect with me, you could join my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/jushawk For news about what I’m up to, why not sign up […]
Last week Jack White released “Dollar Bill” from his upcoming album, “Frozen Charlotte” – the follow-up to 2024’s “No Name” – which arrives on July 10th. I absolutely loved this song but what did you think? Let me know in the comments. To hear Dollar Bill in its entirety: https://youtu.be/PeDCA1P1ws8?si=lCfc9BAProBfGZpM […]
