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Andrea Bocelli: Duets - Music review

Beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli, one of the most celebrated classical singers in modern history, celebrates his 30th anniversary as a global icon with a brand new album Duets. This definitive collection features classic duets with Ed Sheeran, Céline Dion, Sarah Brightman, Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Giorgia and Edith Piaf alongside new collaborations with Shania Twain, Chris Stapleton, Gwen Stefani, Luciano Pavarotti, Marc Anthony, Matteo Bocelli & Hans Zimmer, Karol G, Sofia Carson and Elisa... [click here...]

 

Harry Potter: Pop-up Chess Set - review

Light and portable, this completely new chess set is based on the famous wizarding chess film scene from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and features artwork by Richard Davies. In addition to a full set of standard pieces, the set also includes optional alternative pieces featuring Harry, Hermione and Ron. These pieces can be swapped in so that you can play the game as it was played in the film. The set includes a 32-page book packed with behind-the-scenes information about the film and general information about the game, including the rules and the tactics of chess... [click here...]

 

Warhammer 40,000: Ultimate Guide - review

Dive into the vast universe of Warhammer 40,000 and explore miniatures from every faction, captured in all their glory through official photography. Follow key characters throughout the evolution of their models and experience in pinpoint detail the warriors who wage endless war across the ravaged galaxy of the 41st Millennium... [click here...]

 

Soul Asylum: Slowly But Shirley - Music review

Soul Asylum release their new album, Slowly But Shirley, via Blue Elan Records. Their thirteenth studio album, its title and cover pay homage to Shirley “Cha Cha” Muldowney, a pioneering drag racer who inspired lead vocalist Dave Pirner during his youth. Recorded live at the Terrarium in Minneapolis, the release sees the band teaming up once again with producer Steve Jordan (Rolling Stones, John Mayer), who also worked on their classic 1990 album And the Horse They Rode In On... [click here...]

 

Michelle Birsky & Kevin Henthorn - Interview

Michelle Birsky and Kevin Henthorn are a married, composing duo based in Los Angeles. Their music is contemporary and emotional, often incorporating found sounds and vocals with a strong electro-acoustic pull. With years spent in the New York indie music scene, Birsky and Henthorn bring a unique perspective to composition, drawing inspiration from composers like Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Jóhann Jóhannsson, and Mica Levi. Birsky, a vocalist, producer, and electronic musician, and Henthorn, an accomplished guitarist and vocalist, bridge their talents into a cohesive, well-rounded entity that creates emotionally-driven, electro-acoustic music. Their latest project is Terminator Zero, the new Netflix anime series. Darren Rea caught up with Birsky and Henthorn as Lakeshore Records released the score for Terminator Zero... [click here...]

 

The Nightmare Before Xmas: Advent Calendar

Countdown to Christmas, Skellington-style, with this fiendishly fun countdown calendar based on Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. The keepsake calendar opens to reveal 25 gifts that include mini books, note cards, ornaments, and other surprises... [click here...]

 

Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour - Soundtrack

As part of the 60th-anniversary celebrations of the iconic series Doctor Who, one of the show’s most renowned tales underwent an out-of-this-world update as it received an artistic colourisation. Originally transmitted between December 1963 and February 1964, The Daleks follows the very first crew of the TARDIS as they land in a petrified forest on an alien planet. Determined to explore, the Doctor (William Hartnell) leads his companions into a metal city, where they discover danger at every corner and what will become his deadliest enemy – the mutant Daleks. The seven original 25-minute episodes have been colourised and weaved together into a 75-minute blockbuster. With a brand-new soundtrack – created by Mark Ayres utilising elements of Tristram Cary’s original music – The Daleks has been updated, whilst ensuring that the original classic story remains as thrilling as it was when it began in 1963… [click here...]

 

Books Are Magic: Advent Calendar - review

An all-new literary advent calendar with 25 bookish surprises for bibliophiles. The Books Are Magic advent calendar is the perfect Christmas countdown for anyone who would rather be reading. Each of the twenty-five pockets has a unique literary surprise for each day including bookmarks, colourful greeting cards, wrapping paper, and so much more. Add a little more bookish magic and wonder to the festive season... [click here...]

 

Terminator Zero - Soundtrack review

Lakeshore Records releases the original series soundtrack for Terminator Zero featuring music by composer duo Michelle Birsky and Kevin Henthorn. The Netflix original anime series introduces a new generation to the Terminator franchise while paying homage to the original films. By mixing styles and leaning into a modern direction, they focus on the emotional drama of the series and capture the feeling of existential dread inherent in the story... [click here...]

 

Gooseberry: All My Friends are Cattle - review

Brooklyn-based trio, Gooseberry, release their new LP, All My Friends Are Cattle. From punchy punk rock to Beatles-y singer/songwriter tunes, Gooseberry is proving they can do it all, and will constantly keep you guessing about what's next. Though powered by heavy '90s alternative influences, this LP showcases what Gooseberry can be... [click here...]