Clare Teal – Live @ St Jude’s

Sunday 27th June, Hampstead

Adventurous Yorkshire jazz artist Clare Teal has been extremely successful. Called ‘The Queen of Swing’, she’s performed with artists like Jamie Cullum and Katie Melua and had many critically acclaimed albums. She’s won numerous annual awards … Read More

The Strokes – Live @ Hyde Park

Thursday 18th June, London

I don’t think even the most avid of Strokes fans expected this. What was meant to be a damp squib of a show, and a final indicator of how totally past it The Strokes are, … Read More

Suzanne Vega – Live @ Anvil Arts

Sunday 21st June, Basingstoke

Graceful singer songwriter Suzanne Vega is one of the most talented female artists of her era. She’s well known world-wide for her fresh, intense and invigorating folk songs, and in particular as writer of classics like ‘Luka’ and … Read More

Jordan Rakei – Live @ 100 Club

Friday 19th June, London

Having seen Jordan Rakei perform at St Pancras Old Church earlier this year, I was eager to get myself down to Soho to witness his second London appearance. Originally from New Zealand, brought up in Australia and recently set up post in London, Rakei has … Read More

Isle Of Wight Festival 2015 – Live Review

Saturday13th-Sunday14th June, Isle Of Wight

This weekend saw Seaclose Park once again open its arms to thousands of festival-goers. Being celebrated across the colourfully-decorated fields was the 45th anniversary of Hendrix blessing the main stage.

The Isle of Wight Festival … Read More

Primavera Sound 2015 – Live Review

Thursday 28th-Saturday 30th May, Spain

To craft the ideal festival setting there are a few factors which can contribute to the success and enjoyment of said event. Sunny warm weather (no wellington boots necessary), a beautiful metropolis as the … Read More

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Plays J Dilla – Live @ Indigo 2

Thursday 11th June, London

Yasiin Bey (the artist formlerly known as Mos Def) has had a relatively quiet few years in terms of music. He hasn’t released an album since 2009’s The Ecstatic and, other than last year’s massive … Read More

Will Gregory Moog Ensemble – Live @ SJE Arts

Wednesday 10th June, Oxford

Gently spoken Will Gregory is internationally known as half of the dynamic electronic music duo Goldfrapp, where he’s producer, composer and keyboardist. He loves old moog synthesizer technology and is keen to take it in new … Read More

Slam Dunk 2015 – Live Review

Saturday 23rd May, Leeds

The annual Slam Dunk Festival is upon us once again, and it’s like it’s come full circle, with it being held in Millennium Square, and an array of other venues, including Leeds University. The sun is … Read More

Swervedriver – Live @ Norwich Arts Centre

Tuesday 26th May, Norwich

With Oxford bands Slowdive and Ride having had comeback shows recently, it’s great that the heavier side of shoegaze now makes a welcome appearance with Swervedriver putting out their first album in 17 years: I Wasn’t Born to Lose … Read More