Beau Goodwin

2 months ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein |Beau Goodwin

With Panda Bear’s newest record Sinister Grift, Noah Lennox collaborated with Animal Collective bandmate Josh Dibb to produce his first solo project in five years. It’s an album striving to evoke a certain mood, with the opening side of the LP using warm instruments to remind you of the seaside and summer weather. The sunny vacation vibe is prevalent throughout the first half, with bouncy guitar chords that are playful and fun.

2 months ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein |Beau Goodwin

Sam Fender’s newest release People Watching sees the British musician soar to new heights. Ever since the release of his debut Hypersonic Missiles, Fender has been highlighted as one of the greatest talents to come out of the UK in the last decade. With Seventeen Going Under, he saw himself reach superstar levels in the country with the eponymous song going viral on TikTok.

Jan 6, 2025 | northerntransmissions.com | Lambrini Girls |Charles Brownstein |Beau Goodwin

Lambrini Girls, the Brighton-based punk duo consisting of Phoebe Lunny and Lilly Macieira, deliver a debut album filled with whirlwind guitars and lyrics that highlight the injustices and power imbalances of modern-day society. In the context of mainstream UK punk bands, there will always be comparisons back to Idles, however, to compare Lambrini Girls in such a way would be reductive to their unique energy, story and aims.

Nov 7, 2024 | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein |Beau Goodwin

Primal Scream’s first album since 2016 Come Ahead is an ambitious but ultimately unsatisfying project. The band’s 12th record features some of frontman Bobby Gillespie’s most personal and introspective songwriting yet and according to him, it was the first time the lyrics came before the music. This is arguably where the problem lies.

Oct 4, 2024 | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein |Beau Goodwin

Everybody Needs A Hero is Orla’s Gartland’s newest release – a 12-track exploration into long-term love that showcases Orla’s progression as both a musician and a songwriter. The maturity of the writing truly draws the listener in. Orla sings about the issues (and pleasures) of young adult relationships with a self-awareness that shows her skill as a writer.