Music
See: Bunji Garlin releases video for “Truck on D Road”
In support of his album Differentology, out this week via a joint release from RCA and VP Records, comes the new video from one of Trinidad & Tobago’s biggest exports, Bunji Garlin. His new album mixes up Soca, EDM, dancehall and even hip-hop into something thats exciting, engaging, and might just propel him into global …
See: Woziak release video to Paper Hat
Edinburgh four piece Wozniak are a band that constantly manage to grab our attention. Mainly because everything they do resonates with us. They’ve recently released an EP Pikes Peak, which came out on the 9th June and has already sold out of its physical format, although you can still get hold of it on iTunes, …
Feature: Reasons you should respect Mott the Hoople more than you probably do
Remembered primarily as early 70s rockers that struggled for commercial success until they were saved by David Bowie, who donated to them their most iconic song and convinced them that they could be pop stars if they wanted it enough, the story of Mott the Hoople is considerably more subtle and complex than most realise. …
Live Review: Sasha – The Button Factory, Dublin 5.8.14
Sandwiched between 2 of the biggest draws on the Irish festival circuit (see Longitude and Electric Picnic) and arriving on what traditionally spells the summer’s biggest weekend exodus, the luring of punters out to play on an August bank holiday Sunday is no easy feat. Fiscal and self-preservation rank too highly on the few-remaining, would-be reveler’s agendas to bother …
See:Terminal Gods release video for White Light/White Heat
The Velvet Underground have to be one of the most influential bands of all time. Without them it would have been hard for any kind of underground/alternative sub-culture to even exist, let alone flourish. Championed by the likes of David Bowie, cited by the Jesus and Mary Chain, their music more than stands the test …
Not Forgotten: Sparklehorse – It’s a Wonderful Life
It must have been mid-2003 that Nibbsy first recommended Sparklehorse to me, but it was in the middle of a period of musical exploration for me, so they just got added to the list of acts that I had to take time out and listen to in the future. As time went on more and …
News: Manchester Orchestra Announce UK Tour Dates & Support
Manchester Orchestra are returning to tour the UK! Manchester Orchestra are an incredible band that sound fantastic in the first place but when you see them live there is so much more to take in. Between the attention grabbing riffs that hook you instantly and the captivating & emotional lyrical content there is so much to …
SEE: The Enemy and The Twang announce Christmas tour
West Midlands stalwarts The Enemy and The Twang are joining forces for a 12 date Christmas tour. Kicking off in Bristol on the 4th of December the tour ends in Birmingham on the 20th with what they promise will be THE party of 2014. Phil from Twang reckons “It’s gonna be chaos… organised chaos!” Following …
Track: Fur Cough – ‘Bye My Myopia’, from self titled debut EP
Two brothers. Both of whom like to sing. Both of whom like to play guitar. And both of whom wanted to form a band. It could have lead to another gory chapter in the tales sibling rivalry. But not in Hayd and Aaron Brown’s case. They’ve formed a band, both play lead guitar, both of …
News: Ben Watt Trio announce tour news
For the best part of twenty years he was one half of Everything But The Girl, he then spent another ten years exploring the world as a DJ whilst running his own record label Buzzin’ Fly. In April this year he returned to his roots and set about re-creating the singer/songwriter success with the release …