Music
EP: Alex G – ‘Share Your Story’
One of the things I’m constantly amazed by is how music can become a tool for transformation. A tool for coming to terms with inner emotions and that it has the power to change an outlook. The latest release from Alex G is one that has an incredible concept to it. Taking personal and individual …
Say Psych: Live, Bitchin Bajas/Xam/Elizabeth, Wharf Chambers, Leeds, 23.10.15
Brett Savage, eminent guitarist with the utterly marvellous Dead Sea Apes, dons the Psych Insight mantle to report on an excellent gig in Leeds, featuring two very gifted two local musicians and the rather wonderful Bitchin Bajas. The pictures are his too, enjoy… For those of you not already in the know, Bitchin Bajas (pronounced Ba-ha’s as …
Track: The Black Ships – Dead Empires
The Black Ships prove that the past doesn’t have to be dead and buried with new single ‘Dead Empires’. This band from Saratoga Springs is here to show us that this part of New York is the new breeding ground for American dark romance. “When thinking of the scene here I am reminded of the …
See: Florence + the Machine release video for ‘Delilah’
‘Delilah’ is the new single to be taken from Florence + the Machine’s Mercury Music Prize nominated album ‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’, and is released on 4 December. I’ll be honest and say I’m not the biggest fan of the new album, as sometimes the power of Welch’s voice overpowers the songs. That …
Live Review: The Duke Spirit – Wilton’s Music Hall 22.10.2015
The Duke Spirit lived up to their name with a majestic and energetic performance at the historic Wilton’s Music Hall. This was a show that had sold out within a few days of going on sale. Until their appearance at End Of The Road festival in September, The Duke Spirit hadn’t appeared on stage together …
Album review: Various Artists: Creation Artifact: The Dawn of Creation Records 1983-85 (Cherry Red)
It’s a shame Creation Records is now known as the home of bloated rock gods Oasis when in reality it was the ground-breaking label that created DIY indie pop. It helps Creation was started by one of music’s genuine mavericks Glaswegian Alan McGee and his genius is celebrated in this lavish 5 CD compilation of …