King Calaway are something special. Really. From crafting a debut album that most intrepid, fresh-faced artists could only dream of, to singing the album in one take, there’s no denying that King Calaway are going to soar. The six-man band – with no lead singer, they all share the limelight – are set to release their first album ‘Rivers’ in the UK in March this year, and it’s something to behold… Opening up with the raucous ‘No Matter What’, ‘Rivers’ begins with a fist-pounding, anthemic track that just begs to be played through booming arena […]
Secret Santa – Let’s Get Festive!
Merry Christmas one and all! I hope your days have been filled with geeky shenanigans, lots of festive goodies and time spent with your loved ones. ‘Tis the season, after all! My good pal internet palaroni – Ellen ‘Lightning’ – organised a wonderful festive affair for us geeky bloggers… a Secret Santa event! We all stick our names into the digital Santa hat and draw out a blog to gush over – how could I turn that down?! So, without any further ado, let’s unwrap this gift… (I hope you’re imagining a drum roll, right now…) […]
Little details you might have missed in ‘Joker’
We’re all in agreement that ‘Joker’ is amazing, right? Right? (I’ll take the resounding silence as a yes). It’s a brilliant character piece that deals with mental health and societal issues that gives us a view on Gotham that we’ve never had before. It’s both parts dramatic and nuanced, brutal and subtle all at once. As I wrote in my review, ‘Joker’ is more than a standard comic book villain back story – it’s a piece of cinematic art. That’s why it’s worth giving it another watch – it’s filled with so many subtle details […]
Lindsey Stirling’s ‘Artemis’ is a masterpiece of fantasy-infused beauty (Album Review)
From an ode to the goddess of the moon to a collaboration with Amy Lee, ‘Artemis’ manages to encapsulate everything we know and love about Lindsey Stirling – and then some. With 11 million YouTube subscribers, a dedicated fanbase and a world tour on the cards, Lindsey Stirling is more than just a cult favourite. Her fifth album, ‘Artemis’, proves that she’s a magical gem in the modern age of music. ‘Artemis’ opens with ‘Underground’; a dramatic track with subtle dance vibes that thunder throughout the track like a thumping heartbeat. The track builds with […]
‘My Name Is Michael Holbrook’ is classic Mika, wrapped up in glittering, unwavering joy (Album Review)
After a slew of sugar-coated hits like ‘Lollipop’, ‘Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)’, ‘Love Today’ and ‘Grace Kelly’, Mika is back with his fifth studio album, the personal-titled ‘My Name Is Michael Holbrook’ (and yes, that is his real name). Does the album title mean that Mika’s stripped himself down from the glittery persona? Well yes, and no. And does it mean album number five is the dreaded “this is my most personal album yet” spiel? Again, it’s a mixed bag. The album’s opener, ‘Tiny Love’, is the standout of the album, by far. The […]
My favourite video game locations
Video games have always had a special place in my heart. From weaving unforgettable stories to creating characters that are so real you remember them years after you’ve put the game down – they’re a form of both escape and entertainment that have changed people’s lives all over the world. But it’s not just the story and the characters that make video games special. There’s also the places. Being whisked off on far away adventures from the comfort of your bedroom is an experience like no other. That’s why, here at Screen Streams, I decided […]
Every Lady Gaga album, ranked
Lady Gaga. Wearer of meat. Oscar winner. Vegas show-stopper. Mother Monster. In 10 years of her career, Gaga’s achieved feats that no other pop star has. She smashed onto the pop music scene a decade ago, and she’s proven her worth time and time again. With five albums, one movie soundtrack, a collaborative album with Tony Bennett, sold out world tours, nine Grammys, an Oscar and a Golden Globe award, she’s put out some sultry, fist-pumping, inspiring records over the years. While we wait for the eventual release of Gaga’s mysterious upcoming album LG6, I […]
Back to Hogwarts tag
It’s September! There’s an autumnal nip in the air, the pumpkin spice lattes are brewing and… I’m on my way to Hogwarts! My trunk is packed, my spellbooks are dusted off, my wand’s stuffed into my cloak. I’ve got my Remembrall (the most useless magical item in the entire Wizarding World, by the way), my broomstick and my black cat, and I’m ready to rock up to platform 9¾. Get your wands at the ready, because it’s time to go home: Hogwarts. Have to go shopping in Diagon Alley! What store do you […]
Fuck it, I love ‘Normal Fucking Rockwell!’ (Album Review)
Lana Del Rey is back! Queen of feels, romantic, hopeless lyrics and singing on tire swings. Her latest album is a solid entry into her plethora of Hollywood sadcore records; juggling romanticism, cynicism and tender, fragile positivity all at once. It’s an unusual concoction, but it’s one that Lana, with her unique touch of magic, manages to make work. Lana’s fresh out of fucks to give on ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’, and it’s liberating, both musically and personally. On the title track, Lana opens the album with the lyric: “God damn man child, you […]
Taylor brings a burst of colour to pop music with ‘Lover’
Lover is finally here! And I am more than ready for it. Long gone are the days of ‘reputation’, with its black and white album art, snake motif and bitter-fuelled tracks. The old Taylor is dead, she claimed back in 2017. Well, if the new Taylor’s anything to go by, I want her to stay, stay, stay… Lover’s such a stark contrast to ‘reputation’, whilst simultaneously having songs that sound as though they’d have fit right in on her prior record. It’s the ying to rep’s yang, and the symmetry of the two albums is […]