See: THOT reveal new video for “Traces”
“Show me a man with a tattoo and I’ll show you a man with an interesting past.” ― Jack London. I hate music that’s contrived, false and without any substance. So I suppose if you turn that statement on its head it would mean that I like music that is genuine, and real, you know …
Live Review: Inspiral Carpets – Leadmill, Sheffield 6.12.14
The haircuts were considerably shorter, and maybe the clobber was a few sizes bigger than ‘back in the day’, but with the amount of Adidas trainees, Italian sportswear and sun hats been worn in the queue outside the Leadmill, it wouldn’t have taken a genius to deduce that one of the legends of the Madchester …
Live Review: Claw Marks – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 27.11.2014
If you got home from work/college/shoplifting that late that you were unable to get down to the Brudenell for the opening act last Thursday, well count your lucky stars. For you were saved the tortuous half hour or so the rest of us had to endure when London’s second most disgusting band turned up. Claw …
Live Review: James – First Direct Arena, Leeds 23.11.14
Sunday night saw James arrive in Leeds for the last gig of their 11 date tour. There was a definite buzz in the air. A James gig is always special, but for some reason tonight felt that bit more so. As they took to the stage this was confirmed by guitarist/violinist, Saul “This is our …
Live: The Specials – O2 Leeds Academy 10.11.14
It’s not been heard for a while, but it’s familiar all the same; the chant is ‘Rude boys! Rude boys! Rude boys!’, what with that and the chequered drum kit,it can mean only one thing… The Specials are in town and they’re ready to wind back the clock and have us skanking like its 1979. …
See: JAMES – ‘All I’m Saying’ video + tour
So we maybe gorgeous, So we may be famous, Come back when we’re getting old… It must be time to cover them in chocolate then! Next week see’s one of the truly iconic bands of the last 30 years, James, return to what they do best, playing live. The Manchester legends have been responsible for …
See: God Damn release new video for ‘Horus’, plus forthcoming UK tour dates
Speeding head first out of the Black Country, God Damn are one of the bands burning the torch for the current UK rock scene. Living up to their name, God Damn make a god damn lot of noise. Like the MC5 reinventing themselves in modern day Wolverhampton, spunky, frenetic guitar collides with thumping purposeful …
See: The Wytches – ‘Gravedweller’ a Hallowe’en treat!
“Gravedweller, make sure you bury me next to the family who resemble me.” [Unashamedly re-hashed from the Backseat Mafia vaults for Hallowe’en] Imagine you’re taking a stroll round a graveyard. It’s dark. It’s misty. But there’s no need to be scared, because Dick Dale is with you holding your hand. Before you, two figures …
See: Slim Twigs creepy video ‘Maintain The Charade’ – perfect for Hallowe’en.
Ghouls and spooks abound on this All Hallows Eve… Slim twig has released the video for ‘Maintain The Charade’. Directed by Meg Remy, the video is ideal for Hallowe’en. Figures wrapped in shrouds wondering around a bleak black and white landscape; struggling for a costume for tonight’s party? This could be just the inspiration you …
Listen: Lovechilde give away “Boris The Spider” as Halloween gift for all.
Trick or treat ? Experimental noise duo Lovechilde kicked off the Hallowe’en season a few weeks ago with the release of the eerie, almost Satanic, ‘Séance For St. Sebastian’ (click HERE to see earlier review). In keeping with the theme, and in a fine act of generosity, they have decided to offer everyone a treat by …