Akira Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Ghostly Kisses has put together a fantastic vinyl collection of their most captivating acoustic tracks yet. Each note in this ethereal dream-pop opus pulses with raw emotion, peeling away layers to expose the essence of their artistry. These stripped renditions have amassed tens of millions of streams while wooing audiences worldwide. As anticipation builds for their upcoming sophomore album Darkroom, this tasty release reaffirms the band's intricate versatility and is a must-have for aficionados of intimate, echoing whispers of acoustic serenity. It is a delightful invitation to immerse yourself in Ghostly Kisses' spellbinding soundscapes and experience some truly transformative musical power.

Review: French-Canadians Margaux Sauve and Louis-Etienne Santais are Ghostly Kisses the internationally acclaimed pop pairing that has got a hardcore following of fans all over the globe. They impressed with their debut album Heaven not that long ago and now return with Darkroom, which focuses on the feelings we all had during the pandemic of loneliness. Both artists set up in separate rooms during the writing process and sent snippets to each other to only finalise when they eventually met up which they think ensured they brought "more depth" to their process.

Review: Henry Green returns with his third album, Familiarity, having already made a mark with his ethereal soundscapes and honest lyricism which has helped him gain a global following since his 2015 debut. Green has supported major acts like London Grammar and Nick Mulvey on tour, while selling out his own headline show and working with names like Christian Loffler. Here he explores more majestically escapist ambient sounds and downtempo world with both charm and emotion. Guess Carmody and Colouring feature on two cuts and the whole thing comes on lovely blue vinyl.

Review: Brighton outfit Phoria have rightfully received plenty of critical acclaim over the course of their previous two albums - and it isn't likely to abate now they drop their third. River Oblivion builds on previous works in that it blends all the electronic intricacies of their debut with the newly added orchestral manoeuvres of their second. This fresh, supersonic journey takes us through the mind of writer Trewin Howard as it was during the many different highs and lows of those dark pandemic days. A real rollercoaster that will keep you coming back for more.