Author Archives: Kate Crudgington

About Kate Crudgington

Assistant Editor for Gigslutz (2015-2017) Now Co-Founder, Co-Host & Features Editor for @getinherears

LIVE: RATBOY – Heaven, London 26.01.16

“You know I never say the same thing twice” – except when it comes to RATBOY – and it’s usually the phrase “GO AND SEE HIM LIVE”. Twenty-four hours after performing an intimate gig in his hometown of Chelmsford, RATBOY –…

LIVE: RATBOY – Bassment, Chelmsford, 25.01.16

In 2007, Location, Location, Location voted Chelmsford the 8th best place to live in the UK, and the city is currently a Conservative constituency – two pieces of information so uninteresting, I almost fell asleep typing them out. It’s this…

EP: Rosie Bans ‘Process’

Rosie Bans is a diligent pianist, vocalist, and song-writer. She’s released three EPs, and her most recent release – Process – is an apt description of her approach to song-writing. On this record, Rosie’s musical outpourings are consistently up-tempo and…

ALBUM: Daughter ‘Not To Disappear’

Rating: In 2013, Daughter unveiled their distinctive indie-folk sound on debut album, If You Leave. Three years later, the British trio have returned with more beautiful, anesthetising sound on their second album. Urgent, elegant and evocative – Not To Disappear will…

INTERVIEW: Kitty Daisy & Lewis

Siblings can be both a blessing and a curse, but for Kitty Daisy & Lewis – two sisters and a brother from London’s Kentish Town – disagreements act as fuel their creative fire. The multi-instrumentalist trio have sold over a quarter of a million albums…

ALBUM: King Charles ‘Gamble For A Rose’

King Charles has been emulating the grandeur of his title since the release of his debut, Loveblood, in 2012. He’s toured relentlessly in the last few years, headlined the London Forum in 2015, and recently supported Mumford & Sons at…

EP: Ummagma ‘Frequency’

Rating: If you’re attracted to ethereal, electronic sounds that makes you vibrate on other-worldly frequencies, you need to listen to Ummagma. This electronic duo consists of Canadian Shauna McLarnon, and Ukrainian Alexander Kretov. Together, the pair have been creating ambient…

INTERVIEW: King Charles

King Charles is set to release his second album ‘Gamble For A Rose’ on 22ndn January 2016, through Buffalo Gang via Kobalt Label Services. King Charles is a different person to the one who released extraordinary debut album ‘Loveblood’ in 2012. Not…

ALBUM: Hinds ‘Leave Me Alone’

Rating: Prepare to be charmed and surprised by Hinds‘ new album Leave Me Alone. The warm, casual shrug-effect of the Spanish indie band’s laid-back guitar tunes will have you embracing the band’s motto: “Nuestras mierdas, nuestras reglas” (“Our shit, our rules”) as…

Introducing Interview: Lizbet Sempa

Previously featured as a ‘Discovery of the Week’ on Gigslutz, Lizbet Sempa is making waves with her smooth voice and natural vocal ability. In this interview, the London-born singer was kind enough to share her thoughts on her jazz heritage,…