Music
Ilona and Ricky & the Hats at The Bedford | Live review
The Bedford, located on Bedford Hill in Balham, South London, has become a bastion of quality live music over the years, thanks largely to the work of musician (formerly of Iron Maiden & Cutting Crew), producer, radio presenter and [read more]
Billie Joe + Norah – Foreverly | Album review
The idea of modern pop-punk icon Billie Joe Armstrong and smoky jazz vocalist Norah Jones teaming for a duet album was quite perplexing to say the least. Even more bizarre was that it wouldn’t necessarily be a compilation of original [read more]
Simple Minds at the O2 Arena | Live review
Ultravox – the opening act of the night – has been a seminal band since the end of the 70s. They were one of the first to mix up Kraftwerkian techno sound with post-punk melodies in several masterpieces (Dancing with the Tears [read more]
Howard Jones at Shepherd’s Bush Empire | Live review
It’s been 30 years since 1980s pop icon Howard Jones first hit the top of the charts with his debut single New Song. The crowd that gathered to witness this anniversary show ranged from die-hard fans that had grown up with his upbeat, [read more]
Little Boots at Heaven | Live review
After a promising beginning topping BBC Sound of 2009 and a top five hit with her debut album, Victoria Hesketh – otherwise known as Little Boots – seemed to fade from our collective radar. However, after the release of her [read more]
The Magic Numbers at Union Chapel | Live review
The breathtaking Union Chapel only improves on further acquaintance. Tonight the stage is set for an acoustic rework by British favourites The Magic Numbers. A venue this intimate shows off super fans, an excessive amount of them sporting [read more]
Stereophonics at the O2 Arena | Live review
Rock ‘n’ roll veterans Stereophonics are simply amazing. They have a career that spans over 20 years and several hits under their belt. This band treads on solid ground and certainly doesn’t need to impress. They are currently [read more]
Ten albums you cannot miss this month – November 2013
Lorde – Pure Heroine With a year dominated by wrecking balls and stripy suits, New Zealand-born Lorde is a refreshing breath of fresh air in the pop scene, debuting earlier this year with the mega-hit Royals, to much critical acclaim and [read more]
Foy Vance at KOKO | Live review
It can be easy to underestimate just how big a role the crowd plays in creating an enjoyable gig. Since the KOKO is a pleasant place to be in, it’s understandable that a large one is gathering fairly early on, and a good deal of those [read more]
Discovery 2 at AAA: Nancy Langton, Charlotte Campbell, Alex Blood and the Diggers, The Swaps | Live review
Discovery 2 is a showcase night of new talent held on the final Thursday of every month in the slightly dingy, but acoustically fantastic basement space that musos love – the AAA beneath The Archangel on Kensington High Street. The [read more]
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