What started as a solo musical endeavor of Athens, Georgia native Kristine Leschper has turned into a promising band that we now know as Mothers. Earlier this year they released their rather lovely debut offering, “When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired”, via Grand Jury Music. The group first caught my attention last […]
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I purchased Leonard Cohen’s new album You Want It Darker on Friday, and have listened to it a few times now. It is to be frank an astonishing record that slowly reveals itself. The language is restrained and precise, but still with a depth and gravity that isn’t easily comparable to other artists. What I […]
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Photos by: Timothy Nguyen – Jazz artist Norah Jones, who released her sixth solo album, Day Breaks, on October 7th, 2016 via Blue Note, which followed up her 2013 album, Foreverly, which served as a collaborative album with Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day.
What a glorious venue the Albert Hall, Manchester is. Having never stepped foot inside this hidden gem, it quickly became one of my favourite venues to visit. The recently renovated Chapel, housed above the quirky German inspired beer palace Alberts Schloss, is a real treat for gig goers. I couldn’t think of a more fitting venue for James Vincent McMorrow to perform a medley of his beautiful tracks in.
The first act of the day for me were the psychedelic rockers from Bristol, The Shimmer Band, at Underdog. Having supported Blossoms and Milburn on their recent tours, it is definitely true to say that these 4 lads from Bristol are already being recognised for their musical prowess. The best way I can think of […] Continue reading “The Shimmer Band: Neighbourhood Festival — The View from Chloe Armelle”
Southern rock revivalist, C2 and the Brothers Reed, seizes the day with a lost charisma and stagemanship forgotten in today’s musical diarrhea of half-ass talented youtube stars and whiny little emo kids with wifi. The guys are spitting sparks, working on a high voltage plain; they are raising, from the grave, a vintage era of sex, drugs and great fucking music! Continue reading “Southern Rock Revivalist, C2 and the Brothers Reed, Seize a Lost Charisma”
Immortal and aesthetic punk legends, Dinosaur Jr., give us yet another glimpse into the undying inspiration bubbling in the twisted minds of Mascis and Barlow. With Mascis’ electrifying and pain-wrenching vocals striking like lightning behind the heavy distorted guitar-thunder shaking the ground beneath you, the album is another groundbreaking success for these heroes of kick ass music! Continue reading “Dinosaur Jr. Gives a Glimpse and More with New Release”
London’s electronic duo, King Catcher, fires up another single, “Walking on the Edge of the Light.” Like other songs from Bodger and James, you feel inspired to express yourself freely. The group’s overall message in their music, along with fun and inventive video representations, sets them apart from other acts. Their music, often, digs within the melancholic dance groove in a pop-like fashion.
This track progresses more toward the upbeat-just-let-it-go vibe, as it delivers the message, “Well if it feels so right, then it can’t be wrong,” supported by people dancing freely all over the world. The vocals are spot on with the music and mood set here. If you get a chance check out more music by King Catcher on their website, http://kingcatcher.com, where you can keep up with band news and the latest sounds.
The new Handsome Family album Unseen is rapidly becoming one of our most played, and is another fabulous addition to their catalogue of twisted, gothic tinged Americana. The latest track to be shared is Tiny Tina, which tells “the tragic story of tiny-horse-meeting gone awry.” Rennie Spark describes it thus, “Every year at the state […] Continue reading “Another From The Handsome Family — The Mad Mackerel”
Moog-art sensations, Night Drive, awaken a lost era of creativity and direction to captivate the beautiful and strange. With powerful themes and images in their videos, and a familiar sound they have made their own, this electric duo is breaking way with an intrepid mission to create music that will move your feet and expand your sight. Continue reading “Night Drive: Position I”
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