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Live Review: Goat – Electric Brixton, London 22.04.2023
Those inscrutable Swedish experimentalists Goat conclude their UK tour with this sold out London headline date celebrating their latest album Oh Death. Brixton is the setting for the latest episode of their most absorbing Scandi-drama. Seven masked figures emerge through the will-o’-the-wisp. Only the addition of an ancient yew tree would add more pagan attitude …
Premiere: Marti West’s ‘Out Of My Head’ is an eighties flavoured effervescent sparkle from his new album ‘Talking To Strangers’, out on Friday.
We are very pleased to premiere the new single ‘Out Of My Head’ from Tuscany born and London based singer/songwriter Marti West. Coasting on a sibilant synth undercurrent, the sound is smooth and driving with West’s vocals velvet and immersive. A massive chorus expands the vast horizon – with an indelible melody that lingers on …
Live Review: The Oozes – The Underworld, London 20.04.2023
They hate the Tories, they hate the police…but The Oozes LOVE to rock! Railing against injustice and prejudice, they have no time for inequality or the patriarchy. Change is coming and The Oozes are the vanguard. Sweeping away the old with a wave of queer punk rage and charm. The Oozes are so very now. Backseat …
Track: The Clientele return with the reflective ‘Blue Over Blue’ – dreamy baroque pop brilliance at its very best. Tour and album on the way.
Yesterday we brought you fantastic news that venerable London band The Clientele were returning to the fray after an extended absence with a new album ‘I Am Not There Anymore’, slated for release on 28 July via Merge Records. The news is accompanied by the release of a single ‘Blue On Blue’: a classy dreamy …
Album Review: MADELEINE – Sun Daughter EP : an intimate future soul statement, sparkling with intensity.
The nu-soul universe can seem dense at times, packed with talented starlets who often shine for the briefest spell. Standing out takes extra energy and individuality, a spark of distinction. The signs are that London based singer, songwriter and keyboardist MADELEINE has such chemistry and an astute creativity that warrants continued attention. Her debut solo …
Live Review: Gary Numan / Raven – Electric Ballroom, London 14.04.2023
A Trio run of special sold out shows took place at the iconic Electric Ballroom in Camden marking t the 998, 988 and 1000 shows from Gary Numan and will go down in history for the long standing illustrious career from the godfather of synth pop. Special guest for the shows was Raven Numan his …
Live Review: Tori Amos / Skarr – Royal Albert Hall, London 03.04.2023
By Rebecca Bush Tori Amos takes to the grand stage at the Royal Albert Hall for the 9th time tonight and the setting is befitting of an artist of her calibre. Despite being an avid fan for over 25 years tonight is my first time experiencing Tori live and to say it was emotional is …
Live Review: Deus / Meltheads – Electric Brixton, London 11.4.2023
With the only UK show, it’s been a long time coming with five piece Belgian rock band dEUS playing at the iconic Electric Brixton, with an eager crowd with the added bonus of a new album released a couple of months back called ‘How to Replace It’ The certainly break boundaries with their rock music …
Live Review: Big Thief / L’Rain – Eventim Apollo, London 11.04.2023
By Henry Groves Just over a year since their Shepherd Bush Empire show, Big Thief were back in London, this time for two shows at Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. The night started with Big Thief entering the stage to thank the crowd for coming and to introduce, L’Rain, the support for their tour. Now I …
