Beautiful Freaks

We write reviews. No news. No songs. No press release rehashes. Just honest, thoughtful and criticial reviews.

And we've got an Oxford-based radio show, too!

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Beautiful Freaks Newsletter #5: Beautiful 2022 https://t.co/xmLJnjlbzF

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Beautiful Freaks Newsletter #4: End of the Road https://t.co/AqXMKCfeYI

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Beautiful Freaks Newsletter #3: A Sneak Peek https://t.co/Pcz2H2lSEW

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Beautiful Freaks Newsletter #2: Beautiful Summer 2022! https://t.co/iABuerZ9dZ

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Beautiful Freaks Newsletter #1: New York Gigs and Best of 2021 https://t.co/gRLZI6torP

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I know one shouldn't care about such things, but I still feel vindicated by P4K's re-evaluation of Lana Del Rey's debut. We got it right the first time! https://t.co/NaFM47f9qP

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Pitchfork staffers air their score-related grievances #Pitchfork25 https://t.co/AX62RDAO5G

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On the tail end of 2020 we interviewed @tugboatcptnband about their studio debut album Rut. We talk about their production process, the enemies the band has made and-since the interview was originally meant to launch in December-about the Christmas spirit.
https://t.co/Smfb8f7yUN

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It's been a strange year for music. Accompanying the release of our traditional end-of-the year playlist, we reflect on the best and worst moments of 2020.
https://t.co/r3ENoLdhKB

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Here's your Sunday read: an interview with the Amsterdam-based The Klittens, on their formation and their newly-released EP 'Pigeonhole' (on cassette!). Read for some questions, some answers and some ace tunes!
https://t.co/1l4gNM30m4

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Our contributor @rowena_frances has written a fantastic review of Sorry's album 925 for us! "This is an album which, with the passage of time, sinks ever deeper into the crevices of the mind." Read the full review below!

https://t.co/AEAkVe00sQ

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We recorded a super interesting podcast with Ronan, the editor of @NightshiftMag, about the future of the Oxford music scene. Listen for some good takes, and ace tracks by @theaugustlist and @D_o_t_M to boot!
https://t.co/C2ldJDpUGf

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We've recorded a LOVELY interview with @juliasophiex0x! Listen now via the link below to hear all about the release of her EP, 'y?'. We also play some ace tracks by Thom Yorke and @jehnbeth!

https://t.co/VnMiYCFCdT

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Oh, and download that compilation here! Proceeds to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the Trussell Trust! https://t.co/pApb4uRRJH

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Ready for some Sunday listening? We've recorded a lovely interview with Aiden from @DivineSchism, with some acetracks by @lucyleaveband, @WowTheBobo and Pregnant. Enjoy!
https://t.co/9chS8BLhjg

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Had a chat with @DivineSchism earlier this week for a new radio podcast. About community and music during lockdown, with some ace tracks. We'll put it up over the weekend for you to enjoy!

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In these times of social isolation, Martha Davies has written a beautiful piece about 'The Artist As a Recluse' for us. Read below: https://t.co/zGB8iZwCpu

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And this is our (belated) February Music Round-Up, with guest selections from our blog contributor Martha Davies. Featuring @coreykilgannon, @MorganHJMusic, @grrrlgangband, @DouglasDare and more!

https://t.co/CrXYzgxJ3e

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We've uploaded two new radio podcasts to our Mixcloud to help you through a period of self-isolation and lockdowns. Here's our interview with Oxford locals #Bedd! Everyone take care and support your favourite artists if you have the means.

https://t.co/5z0esMqole

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I wrote this review of Angel Olsen's gig at the Apollo in London the other week. Had some mixed feelings, which you can read about in the piece below! https://t.co/XVyqPuPPsI

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@LostMap @a_deplume @ReallyTuffLove @callumeaster @nicolas_burrows @MarthaFfion @MarchClementine @_BAS_JAN_ @happyspendy @_savagemansion Thanks! Glad you liked it :) feel free to send any new releases our way in the future