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

LAPALUX – Lustmore

Lapalux has recently dropped his latest release, Lustmore, a progressive and weighty album that purely luxuriates in modulation, soul and sheer sonic beauty. By first listen alone it’s clear that we’re listening to a veteran of sonic manipulation; a master … 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

BULLY – Trying

The first listen Bully’s release ‘Trying’ evokes a strong sense of nostalgia in the form of 90s alt-rock…

So much so that if it had been released 20 years ago would probably have held pride of place on the soundtrack … Read More

CORNELiA – Cruising

Until now, Cornelia has been vaguely floating about with a number of collaborations, singles and relatively recent features in the works of Portico Quartet and Bonobo. After 15 years of musical releases, she’s now anticipating the release of her debut … Read More

BARBAROSSA – Home

James Mathé aka Barbarossa released his album called Imager las month via Memphis Industries. ‘Home’ is a track that was chosen to introduce this album to the audience.

This time vocals were assigned to José González whose gentle voice floats over … Read More

A CHAT WITH: SUZANNE VEGA

Iconic singer songwriter Suzanne Vega is one of the most gifted artists of her generation. She’s well known internationally as an influential folk artist and writer of legendary songs like ‘Luka’ and ‘Tom’s Diner’. This year she celebrates the thirtieth … 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