THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART – Days Of Abandon

We can never be content with the present can we? The truth seems to be that the halcyon days were great and everything after them is terrible and miserable and we’re all in desperate need for a Delorean fitted … Read More

TOM VEK – Luck

Tom Vek’s latest album Luck has a balance of dark, harsh sounds that ultimately make up a swirling world of fantasy in which the artist and listener are both able to delve deep into and immerse themselves in. Vek … Read More

Trentemøller – Live @ Royal Festival Hall

The Dane’s progression from minimal techno bedroom producer to full-blown rock entity has been covered to death – he was incorrectly pigeonholed as a techno DJ and has always been about full band dynamics, got it? – … Read More

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD – All People

California-born Michael Franti started off as a poet, which I think explains the certain rhythm and flow his music has. You see it in artists such as George Watsky, also a poet, where their lyrics fit together seamlessly and even those who claim … Read More

Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra – Live @ St. Barnabas

Monday 16th June, London

Tonight’s concert was as much about the venue as it was the music. The House Of St. Barnabas’ chapel is hands down the most beautifully ornate and peacefully intimate venue I’ve ever had … Read More

DJ Shadow + James Lavelle – Live @ Area

Saturday 14th June, London

Of all of James Lavelle’s Meltdown activity, this event is the one that had those who actually knew of Lavelle foaming at mouth. It’s no secret that much of Englishman Lavelle’s success, both … Read More

Max Richter: Waltz With Bashir – Live @ Royal Festival Hall

Sunday 15th June, London

More than 30 years have passed since the tragic events of the First Lebanon War and the bloody Sabra and Shatila massacre, while over five have passed since the movie Waltz With Bashir … Read More

How To Dress Well – Live @ ICA

Friday 13th May, London

The How To Dress Well of 2014 is a different beast to the one that first emerged in 2009/2010. Whereas HTDW, aka American singer-songwriter-producer Tom Krell, was once a mysterious introvert who nervously … Read More

BANKS – Goddess

‘Goddess’ is the teaser single and title name of BANKS’ debut album to be released on September 8th via Harvest records. The song is a concoction of Jillian Banks’ distinct RnB vocals and tones, which have been … Read More

JOHN ILLSLEY – Testing The Water

English musician John Illsley was well known as bass guitarist in the legendary rock and blues band Dire Straits which sold over 120 million albums and toured the world extensively . He’s received numerous Brit, Grammy and … Read More