Virgin US Vinyl & CDs

Review: As we're currently in an era where the post-punk scene infinitely leans on the latter more than the former, with the gravel-throated anti-Tory doctrines of Idles, the Swedish comedown swagger of Viagra Boys, and closer to home, the pub-feed munching debauchery of The Chats all making for global success, another unhinged Aussie property taking full advantage of the machine usually designed to keep them from the airwaves is Amyl & The Sniffers. Building off of 2021's banging sophomore effort Comfort To Me with last year's snarling lambast at armchair music critics and defenders of "true punk" on 'U Should Not Be Doing That', the group relink with producer Nick Launay (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Yeah Yeah Yeahs) for their fever pitch anticipated third full-length Cartoon Darkness. Recorded at Foo Fighters' 606 Studios in Los Angeles, the mission statement succinctly described by the real-life Amyl (Amy Taylor) reads as "driving headfirst into the unknown, into this looming sketch of the future that feels terrible but doesn't even exist yet. A childlike darkness. I don't want to meet the devil half-way and mourn what we have right now. The future is cartoon, the prescription is dark, but it's novelty. It's just a joke. It's fun." If you're not already on the Sniffers shitlist, rest assured by the end of the year, you'd want to be.

Review: Juan Gabriel's latest studio album, 'Mexico con Escalas en Mi Corazon (Ciudades)', marks a poignant return for the iconic Mexican superstar and prolific songwriter, and marks a first posthumous release since his passing in 2016. Featuring original and previously unreleased songs, the album is a testament to his profound love for Mexico and is one that will captivate and astonish fans in equal measure. All tracks, which were penned by Don Alberto Aguilera Valadez, were recorded between 2014 and 2016 and produced by Rodrigo Cardenas. Presented as a double vinyl set, this release commemorates Juan Gabriel's enduring legacy and celebrates his ability to craft heartfelt compositions.

Review: Professional Rapper by Lil Dicky challenges hip-hop norms with irreverent humor and clever punchlines. Despite its flaws, including excessive length and uneven quality, Dicky's suburbanite perspective offers a refreshing take on the genre. Tracks like 'Bruh...' showcase Dicky's nimble flow, while his self-deprecating humor earns goodwill with skeptical listeners. With a career that was catapulted by his performances on YouTube, Professional Rapper is an entertaining and important addition to the hip-hop landscape, proving that humour and outsider perspectives have a place in the genre.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Professional Rapper by Lil Dicky challenges hip-hop norms with irreverent humor and clever punchlines. Despite its flaws, including excessive length and uneven quality, Dicky's suburbanite perspective offers a refreshing take on the genre. Tracks like 'Bruh...' showcase Dicky's nimble flow, while his self-deprecating humor earns goodwill with skeptical listeners. With a career that was catapulted by his performances on YouTube, Professional Rapper is an entertaining and important addition to the hip-hop landscape, proving that humour and outsider perspectives have a place in the genre.