Owls – Live @ The Deaf Institute

Thursday 18th September, Manchester

For a second night in a row I was graced by the luxury of enjoying this lovely venue. Despite its past, there is a particular character – a kind that radiates style, embellished by … Read More

MOTHXR – Live @ The Deaf Institute

Tuesday 16th September, Manchester

At this time of year,Manchester is busier than ever with students packing out every pocket, creating a buzz that makes for an exciting atmosphere, and tonight, as streams of students and people go about … Read More

THE WET SECRETS – Nightlife

To review The Wet Secrets’ track, ‘Nightlife’, I had to avoid watching the accompanying YouTube video and just focus on the song. The video, for many reasons I won’t go into here, annoyed me and I almost dismissed the song straight … Read More

RED SKY JULY – Shadowbirds

London alternative country trio Red Sky July comprises Shelly Poole (Alisha’s Attic), husband Ally McErlaine (Texas) and former model Charity Hair (The Alice Band). Their critically acclaimed self titled debut album was released in 2011 and at the Scottish … Read More

Peace + Childhood + JAWS – Live @ The 100 Club

Thursday 11th September, London

With a line up featuring some of the hottest acts right now on the indie scene, the lucky few who bagged a ticket to Converse’s #sneakerswould impromptu show were definitely in for a treat of large … Read More

AAA Music Approved: Kate Miller-Heidke

AAAmusic: Who are you and where are you from?

Kate Miller-Heidke. I’m a singer-songwriter from Brisbane, Australia. I formed in my mother’s womb shortly after my parents’ marriage. (I’m sure they had sex before they got married, but they must have … Read More

THE RETROSPECTIVES – Gold & Green

The past can often be fertile ground for creative types; whether through reimagining of a familiar theme or simply paying homage to your influences, looking backwards can produce interesting concepts.

Unsurprisingly, The Retrospectives are a nostalgic bunch … Read More

OnBlackheath 2014 – Live Review

Saturday 13th September, London

Trapesing across the open expanse of Blackheath Common, it suddenly hit me as odd that no one has thought to stage a two-day music festival here before. Spilling out from Greenwich Park, and … Read More

AAA Music Approved: Mano’s Daughter

AAAmusic: Who are you and where are you from?

We are Sarah and Matthias. We met through friends of friends on a night out in New Cross (London). I asked Matthias for a few Jazz piano lessons and … Read More

Bestival 2014 – Live Review + Photos

Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th September, Isle of Wight

The four day extravaganza on the quaint Isle of Wight, curated by Josie and Rob Da Bank, was a party to end the festival season like no other. The theme for this … Read More