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Last Dinosaurs - 'Ryu': A Review

       Credit: Luke Woodfield Last Dinsoaurs: The Aussie trio are back to their traditional setup with 'RYU'.  Words by: Connor Fludgate 'Ryu' comes as the first multi-track release from the band as a whole since album three, Yumeno Garden, in 2018. Between their third album and the Coronavirus pandemic, the band had given their fans two singles; Flying and FMU. However, with the backlash of the pandemic and the uncertainty of the lockdowns, followed  From Mexico with Love, it transpired from the  climate of the Australian lockdowns.  Lachlan Caskey (lead guitarist and brother of frontman Sean Caskey) happened to become stranded in Mexico whilst working with numerous artists on several projects. Separated from the rest, Lachlan took to producing on his own, and what came from it was a Lachlan fronted Last Dinosaurs for 10 volumes. The album saw the band go in a slightly diverted direction of their traditional sound for a whole album cycle, un...

Sean Martin: Liverpool Band The Night Café pay tribute to their Lead Singer and lifetime best-friend.

Tribute photo of Sean Martin posted by the band. Words by: Connor Fludgate The Night Café formed in 2014 after they had all met at school. The band consisted of Sean Martin, Josh Higgins, Carl Dillon and Arran O'Connell Whittle. Although the specifics are unknown, Sean Martin, passed away suddenly at the age of 26. The announcement came from the band's Instagram page. Martin had announced on his personal social media accounts in April of 2022 that he was unwell and undergoing surgery throughout the week of his birthday, not long following the end of their last tour together as a full collective. Many artists had come together to pay tribute to Sean, with the likes of The Wombats, who was described as "Literally the nicest, most lovely guy to have around on tour. . .  Not to mention how talented and amazing he was. . .  Our thoughts are with you all and Sean's closest. Lots of love and fond memories, The Bats x" The band had noted that they are "devastated to ...