FEATURE: The March Prelude: Terrific Albums You Need to Own Next Month

FEATURE:

The March Prelude

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Terrific Albums You Need to Own Next Month

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THIS year has already produced…

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some sensational albums and, right now, I do not see this rate of excellence slowing down. I am keen to explore what is coming up next month and what is worth owning. Everyone has their own tastes and opinions but I think this assorted list represents the very best from March. Make sure you give them an investigation and, if you have a bit of money aside, shell out on these terrific albums. From some exciting Pop records to something more contemplative and different, there is plenty to choose from! As the weather hots up and the days improve, more and more people will be looking for music to soundtrack their days. I am seeking some pearl albums for March and feel that this rundown should give you…

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PLENTY of motivation.

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Little Simz – Grey Area

Release Date: 1st March, 2019

Label: AGE 101

Buy: https://www.normanrecords.com/records/174530-little-simz-grey-area

Follow: https://twitter.com/LittleSimz

Choice Tracks: Offence/Selfish/Offence

Standout Cut: Boss

Self Esteem – Compliments Please

Release Date: 1st March, 2019

Label: Fiction

Buy: https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/music/self-esteem-compliments-please

Follow: https://twitter.com/SELFESTEEM___

Review:

“Brewing a concoction of high octane, R&B infused pop, tracks such as "Monster" and "Actors" bring an essence of unrestrained glee in both their compositions and Taylor’s soaring and emotive vocal. That aforementioned love of hip hop - most specifically Kanyé West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and inflections of autotune - is entirely palpable on "In Time", pounding beats reinforcing a chanted mantra of assurance amidst gospel euphoria.

In her first outing as a solo artist, Taylor surmises an important lesson for us all: that of prioritising your own path and growth in spite of others trying to pull you astray. “Only now am I feeling like it's alright to be ambitious or have ideas. It's blowing my mind,” she stated recently. “I was so girly, so submissive. And it's time to just be true. No one's gonna fuck with me now” - The Line of Best Fit

Choice Tracks: The Best/Girl Crush/Wrestling

Standout Cut: Rollout

The Japanese House – Good at Falling

Release Date: 1st March, 2019

Label: Dirty Hit

Buy: https://driftrecords.com/products/the-japanese-house-good-at-falling

Follow: https://twitter.com/Japanesehouse

Review:

““Good At Falling” is an excellent debut – Bain has an ability to create labyrinth melodies with lush dream pop and brooding electronica. She may have gone through a tumultuous journey with the making of this album but the process has strengthened her songwriting talent and the result is an album that draws from Bain’s life more than ever before – its honest, personal, vulnerable and absolutely gorgeous. As Bain stated in a recent interview with DIY magazine: “I guess I hope they feel how I felt when I was writing those songs in some way. I hope that people feel connected, that’s what I hope most. I think that’s as much as I can hope for” – XS Noise

Choice Tracks: Maybe You’re the Reason/Follow My Girl/Worms

Standout Cut: Lilo

Sigrid – Sucker Punch

Release Date: 8th March, 2019

Label: Universal Island Records

Buy: https://store.thisissigrid.com/*/Music/Sucker-Punch-Album-Signed-CD-Cassette-Bundle/60L50LEQ000

Follow: https://twitter.com/thisissigrid

Review:

“When the forecasted demise eventually occurs, you won’t find her bleary-eyed and gorging on pizza. Instead, there’s an optimistic spin on heartache – “Wallowing in it would be such a waste,” she declares through a wry smile on the marvellously upbeat break-up anthem, Don’t Feel Like Crying.

Aside from matters of the heart, Sigrid’s infectious positive attitude is front and centre. Lead single Don’t Kill My Vibe is a biting address that will have you rooting for her from the offset. “You speak to me like a child,” she sings over staggered piano chords before vehemently asserting; “I wanted you to know that you don’t belong here”.

Sucker Punch solidifies Sigrid’s status as today’s most exciting and relatable artist. Her ascent to superstardom seems guaranteed” – The Irish Times

Choice Tracks: Basic/Strangers/Sight of You

Standout Cut: Sucker Punch