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Michael Cera Palin – ‘Wisteria’


Atlanta’s emo superstars Michael Cera Palin have shared ‘Wisteria’ ahead of the release of their debut album ‘We Could Be Brave’ via Big Scary Monsters (UK) and Brain Synthesizer (US) on 7 March 2025. The song finds vocalist Elliott Brabant trying to make sense of a breakup and the emotional mess it left behind amidst…

Human Pyramids – ‘Thank You’ album review


Composer/producer Paul Russell (Axes/Tough Glove) returns with ‘Thank You’, the fourth album to be released by his Human Pyramids project. Featuring members of Axes, Suicide Bid and Modern Studies, the album was recorded all over the world and mastered by Alan Douches (Sufjan Stevens/Animal Collective). Gentle feedback and breezy, chiming percussion combine in the early…

Great Grandpa – ‘Junior’


Great Grandpa have shared ‘Junior’ ahead of the release of new album ‘Patience, Moonbeam’ on 28 March via Run For Cover Records. The new album will be the five-piece’s first album since the stunning ‘Four of Arrows’ in 2019 and follows a period of personal and professional upheaval for all the band members. ‘Junior’ is…

Top 5 albums to look forward to in 2025


The start of a New Year is always one of excitement and there’s already plenty to look forward to in 2025. Will the Oasis tour be worthy of the hype (and increased ticket prices)? Will the pop stars continue to reign supreme? What will follow ‘Brat Summer’? And will Neil Young continue to flip-flop on…

Top 5 albums of 2024


It’s that time of year again. Yes, the Spectral Nights Top 5 albums of the past 12 months. There have been some exciting new releases and long-awaited returns in 2024. Now it’s time to celebrate some of our favourites. As always, it’s important to note music is not a competition hence we’re hesitant to use…