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Welcome to Rob Hakimian’s website, collecting together the best of his writing from over the years.

Album Review: Lady Dan - I Am The Prophet

Album Review: Lady Dan - I Am The Prophet

“Given her extraordinary background, it’s no surprise that Dozier is capable of vacillating between extremities of confidence and dejection, and is able to place her personality into every line, whether she’s opening up or cutting away. Her ability to bait and switch from a moment of vulnerability to a cool kiss-off is perfectly captured in the opening lines of the album: “called me underrated, said you could look at me forever / I believed in you, somehow”; one second drawing an intimate scene, the next dismissing it with the insouciance of someone like Laura Marling.”

Tyler Dozier aka Lady Dan has released one of the most personal and impressive debut albums of the year. That it’s a dream to listen to is a bonus. Check my review over on BPM.

Album Review: Squid - Bright Green Field

Album Review: Squid - Bright Green Field

Album Review: Sasha and the Valentines - So You Think You Found Love?

Album Review: Sasha and the Valentines - So You Think You Found Love?