Author: Amy Wootten


  • Nostalgic News: Abba released ‘Dancing Queen’ 40 years ago today

    The Swedish quartet released their only US number one single, 40 years ago today on 16th August 1976.

  • Shura

    Review: Shura – Nothing’s Real

    Amy Wootten reviews Shura’s 80s time capsule.

  • Review: Broods – Conscious

    ‘Even the daring final track of Conscious is not enough to make this album what it needs to be.’ Amy reviews Broods’ Conscious ahead of its release on 24th June.

  • First Listen Review: Gold Panda – Good Luck And Do Your Best

    Records Editor Amy reviews Gold Panda’s latest album ahead of its release on 27th May.

  • Mura Masa and Anna Meredith join Field Day’s MOTH CLUB stage

    The line-up for Field Day’s MOTH CLUB stage features Mura Masa and Anna Meredith.

  • Nostalgic News: No Doubt released ‘Don’t Speak’ 20 years ago today

    No Doubt’s most successful international single, ‘Don’t Speak’ was released 20 years ago today on 15th April 1996.

  • Hidden gems at Field Day 2016

    Headlined by PJ Harvey and James Blake, Field Day takes place across 11th and 12th June this year. Headliners aside, the line-up is glittering with up-and-coming artists who won’t be overshadowed by the big, established names that feature on the line-up. Electronic magician Four Tet stands alongside Beach House, The Temper Trap, DJ Koze, Gold […]

  • Review: The Big Moon – ‘Cupid’

    ‘The Big Moon bring a raw energy that spills effortlessly from their music.’ Records Editor Amy reviews ‘Cupid’ by The Big Moon.

  • Nostalgic News: Memento was released 15 years ago today

    Christopher Nolan’s unsettling thriller, Memento, was released 15 years ago today on 16th March 2001.

  • This Week in Records

    This Week in Records (14/03/2016-20/03/2016) sees music from Clean Cut Kid, Swim Deep, and Liima.

  • Preview: Field Day Festival 2016

    Field Day will take place in London’s Victoria Park, headlined by James Blake and PJ Harvey (11/06/2016-12/06/2016).

  • Preview: Farr Festival 2016

    Farr Festival 2016 (14/07/2017-16/07/2016) will take place in Bygrave Woods for a weekend of dance music and escapism.

  • Review: Låpsley – Long Way Home

    Låpsley’s debut, Long Way Home, details the breakdown of a long distance relationship. Records Editor Amy reviews.

  • Hidden Gem: Bound (1996)

    One of The Wachowskis’ first efforts is actually one of their best, says Records Editor Amy Wootten.