Vada Magazine

Album review: Lolo Zouaï – High Highs to Low Lows

23 April, 201923 April, 2019John Preston

Lolo Zouaï has created a frequently beautiful and satisfyingly three dimensional pop record and High Highs to Low Lows is an unexpected delight.

Album review: MARINA – LOVE

14 April, 2019John Preston

By releasing half a record, has MARINA (formerly Marina and the Diamonds) blemished her otherwise strong track record?

Album review: Billie Eilish – WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

4 April, 20194 April, 2019John Preston

WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? is one of the most thoughtfully creative and self-possessed albums of the year.

Album review: Self Esteem – Compliments Please

12 March, 201911 March, 2019John Preston

Self Esteem’s Compliments Please is a positive indication that creative, labour-of-love alternatives to production line pop is still very much alive and well in 2019.

Album review: The Japanese House – Good at Falling

11 March, 201911 March, 2019John Preston

Good at Falling cracks open the door and successfully allows The Japanese House to make an impressive and compelling connection.

Album review: Ladytron – Ladytron

25 February, 201925 February, 2019John Preston

Ladytron is one of Ladytron’s most essential records and one that builds on their surprisingly long tenure as one of the most influential electronic bands of the last 20 years.

Album review: Broods – Don’t Feed the Pop Monster

18 February, 201925 February, 2019John Preston

Don’t Feed the Pop Monster is Broods’ most classically pop album so far and also their best. If it isn’t a hit then don’t blame them and instead look take a harder look at the current state of pop culture as it continues to merrily eat itself.