Standon Calling 2014 – Live Review

Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd August, Hertfordshire

Standon Calling is a small-scale family, boutique festival based only a short ride from London, in the beautiful Hertfordshire town of Standon.  It originally started as a private birthday barbeque in … Read More

A CHAT WITH: NEPHEW

Danish rock band Nephew are rare guests for European stages outside of their own country. But very soon – on August 17th – a London audience will, for the first time, have a chance to see them live at … Read More

TUNDRA – Tiger

Virtually unknown London duo Tundra relatively recently released their first single: ‘Tiger’. Tundra have been described as “dark electronic” and “80s pop influenced” – two very contrasting ideas, which make me rather sceptical about the imminent and often dreaded first … Read More

Win Chase & Status Goodies Via Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain

The latest ‘Relentless Ultra Presents Soundchain’ features mega-dance duo Chase & Status.

The series, which is run via MTV, is a means by which to get personal with some of the world’s most popular music star. Past artists who … Read More

INVSN – #61

It wouldn’t be just to review Swedish quartet INVSN in light of it’s singer’s previous endeavours. Fronted by Refused-alumni Dennis Lyxzén, INVSN cross-step over from the trailblazing hardcore circa ’91 and into a more meditative and accessible … Read More

AAA Music Approved: Volcanoes

AAAmusic: Who are you and where are you from?

We’re Volcanoes – a four piece indie/alternative band based in Yorkshire. We formed way back in 2005 and we were pretty sure we’d be signed within a year. Things … Read More

MEDESKI SCOFIELD MARTIN & WOOD – Sham Time

This  Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood version of Eddie Harris’ “Sham Time”, from their forthcoming album, is a head nodding groove-fest. After the piano intro motif keys man John Medeski hits the ground strolling with a laid-back Jimmy Smith-style … Read More

CASITAS – Dominoes

There are hints of world music hidden behind this latest indie tapestry from Casitas and it just helps add to the bouncy, free-flowing appeal that makes ‘Dominoes’ one of those lovely little beauties that nestles comfortably in the music-loving region … Read More

BOB DYLAN – In The 80s: Volume One

Iconic American folk artist and singer songwriter Bob Dylan has been influential for over five decades. His early lyrics touched upon social, political, literary and philosophical  subjects and ‘Blowin’ In The Wind’  became a civil rights anthem … Read More

WOMAD 2014 – Live Review

Friday 25th – Sunday 27th July, Charlton Park

After driving around the dark, deserted country lanes of Wiltshire and eventually finding the right gate, I arrived to the quiet, magical buzz of WOMAD and was hit … Read More