Matt Hobbs

Born and bred in London and educated at the University of Lincoln, Matt has a passion for music - both old and new - influenced by his DJ father and his experience at two radio stations.

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  Celestial Shore – Enter Ghost

  ★★★★★

  The schizophrenic complexities of math rock were accurately presented last year...

  Matt Hobbs 22nd December 2014
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  Cabaret Confidential at The Pheasantry

  ★★★★★

  The most magical thing about applauded showcase Cabaret Confidential is...

  Matt Hobbs 19th December 2014
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  Lily Allen at Brixton Academy

  ★★★★★

  Last Christmas, Lily Allen lit up television sets with her reworking of Somewhere...

  Matt Hobbs 13th December 2014
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  AC/DC – Rock or Bust

  ★★★★★

  Dedication and perseverance epitomise the fractured yet compelling journey of...

  Matt Hobbs 12th December 2014
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  Gemma Hayes – Bones + Longing

  ★★★★★

  Although she embraces forward-thinking promotion strategies, significantly...

  Matt Hobbs 8th December 2014
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  In the Seams – Saint Saviour

  ★★★★★

  During her days touring with big beaters Groove Armada and promoting her...

  Matt Hobbs 7th December 2014
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  Deerhoof – La Isla Bonita

  ★★★★★

  San Francisco’s Deerhoof do what they want and say what they want. “Welcome to...

  Matt Hobbs 7th December 2014
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  Roddy Frame at the Barbican

  ★★★★★

  In a sophisticated venue, two miles away from the beloved Seven Dials that Roddy...

  Matt Hobbs 7th December 2014
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  Dexters at Islington Assembly Hall

  ★★★★★

  In a venue famously used for weddings, the majority of Friday night’s crowd...

  Matt Hobbs 3rd December 2014
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  Owlle – France

  ★★★★★

  Appropriately birth-named France Poulet is a 28-year-old musician from the French Republic...

  Matt Hobbs 1st December 2014