About Elliott Homer
Elliott Homer is an undisputed master of understatement, a black belt holder in mixed metaphors and long-time deserving of some such award for length of time spent chatting rubbish about music down the pub. Studies show prolonged exposure to his scribblings can cause migraines, hysterical pregnancy, night terrors and/or acne, yet seldom encourages readers to agree with the author, in fact quite the reverse, much to his eternal frustration.
Here’s a question: what’s your pre-gig ritual? How do you get in the mood? Personally, I try to avoid listening to any act I’m going to see for a few days before a gig. You see, I’m the sort that…
Who knew there was a UK underground grunge scene? I suppose there had to be somewhere, I mean, just look at the ridiculous amount of flannel being worn without irony these days. Yes, the sound of American disaffected youth in…
Aye up ‘Slutz! It’s Valentine’s Day! (Our chosen moniker doesn’t exactly lend itself to subtlety well, so word to the wise: that’s an opening line you may wish to avoid tonight.) Huey Lewis once sang that it’s hip to be…
Nina Persson has kept herself quiet these past few years. It’s a shame given that The Cardigans’ singer possesses one of the most distinctive voices in pop, strong while requiring none of the bombastic bellowing of Florence Welch and effortlessly…
2014 already looks set to be another blockbuster year for new music, so we thought it about time to take a look back at the world’s biggest stars’ humble beginnings. 2004 was an unbelievable time for music with guitar bands…
Heads up ‘Slutz! It’s the holiday season so we’ve put together the perfect yuletide soundtrack for you. Forget Slade and Shakin’ Stevens and get in the festive mood the Gigslutz way with this specially compiled playlist of alternative Christmas tunes!…
Word to the wise, don’t try and get to Highbury & Islington underground station for around 7:30 when Arsenal are playing at home on a weekday night. It’s a nightmare. Also, do what you can to make sure they don’t…
Few people can lay claim to having such an enormous impact on British indie music as Alan McGee. As co-founder of Creation Records he oversaw the careers of some of the most seminal acts in music history including Oasis, My…
October was another blinding month for us here at Gigslutz and it’s a right chin stroker trying to choose just one highlight. From a brilliant Sancho Panza boat party up the Thames with lots of happy people including our own…
It’s that time of year again folks! When barrel loads of sweets are purchased en masse for swathes of ungrateful children and people strive seemingly to create the costume they’re most likely to catch a cold wearing… it’s Halloween! To…