Callum Bains

Callum Bains is a graduate of the University of Warwick with a penchant for synth pop, 70s funk, and contemporary psychedelic rock. He enjoys working through his ever growing spotify playlists and playing self-indulgent prog in local bands.
The Flaming Lips’ ‘King’s Mouth’ Is Only Just a Bit Overstuffed

The Flaming Lips’ ‘King’s Mouth’ Is Only Just a Bit Overstuffed

The Flaming Lips' King's Mouth couples spacey cinematic passages with driving rhythms to create a sombre and thoughtful musical whole.

Electric Youth Leave Their Cinematic Roots Behind on the Synthpop Laden ‘Memory Edition’

Electric Youth Leave Their Cinematic Roots Behind on the Synthpop Laden ‘Memory Edition’

While Electric Youth's Memory Edition is undoubtedly an enjoyable album that successfully captures the glossy aesthetic of synthpop, it is let down by uninspired songwriting.