Author Archives: Elliott Homer

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.

Track Review: Aeroplane Flies High – Growing

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…

Playlist: Love Songs which are Lush (not Slush)

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…

ALBUM REVIEW: Nina Persson ‘Animal Heart’

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…

The Class Of 2004 – Ten Years On

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…

The Gigslutz Alternative Christmas Playlist: LISTEN NOW!

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!…

Gigslutz Writers’ Picks – October Highlights

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…

Monster Mash-Ups – Top 20 Frankenstein Songs

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…