Royal Blood - TyphoonsEagerly anticipated third album Typhoons. When Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher sat down to talk about making a new album, they knew what they wanted to achieve. It involved a conscious return to their roots, back when they had made music that was influenced by Daft Punk, Justice, and Philippe Zdar of Cassius. It also called for a similar back to basics approach to what had made their self titled debut album so thrilling, visceral and original. We sort of

American Love Call

It is an essential album for those who want to know more about the roots of the band

rich in detail and sonic intrigue

especially female artists

one-note approaches or letting creative stagnation set in

a compilation of singles by one of our shared musical lodestars

In terms of film technology

including this time an amazing cover version of the legendary loungecore hit “House Of Bamboo” plus the stunning “Jonny One Note” by Ted Heath

one can't help but be reminded of New Orleans' brass band and second-line traditions

Robert recorded in Berlin with an illustrious ensemble that included Bad Seeds alumni Mick Harvey (producer

won him a cult following

Nobody plays the guitar like Sir Richard Bishop - and on Tangier Sessions