Author Archives: Matt Tarr

About Matt Tarr

With grime and hip hop being major influences on him growing up in South East London, Matt's passion is urban music but over the years he has gathered a hugely diverse taste, ranging from Wiley to The Smiths by way of Machine Head, that has made him a very open minded individual.

ALBUM REVIEW: Professor Green ‘Growing Up In Public’

Rating: Since his last full length album At Your Inconvenience was released in 2011, Professor Green has made numerous headlines in the press; he married former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackinstosh, was crushed between two cars on the way…

INTERVIEW: Mark Chadwick from The Levellers

Following a storming set at On Blackheath festival which we reviewed here, Matt Tarr caught up with The Levellers front man Mark Chadwick to discuss their set at the inaugural South East London festival, their upcoming greatest hits release and…

Afrikan Boy LIVE @ The Old Blue Last 16.9.14

The Old Blue Last has forged a reputation over the years as one of East London’s most notorious intimate venues, playing host to artists such as Amy Winehouse, Arctic Monkeys and even Kylie Minogue. Having once appeared here for a…

The Levellers LIVE @ On Blackheath Festival 14.9.14

Following an accomplished set from the ever talented indie rock outfit Athlete, the crowd at the first ever On Blackheath Festival were in an attentive yet calm mood as the set they had just witnessed had them singing along but…

Big Dada host secret Mecury Prize celebratory event

Following the announcement that two of their artists, Kate Tempest and Young Fathers, had been nominated for the Mercury Prize this year, Big Dada decided to arrange an impromptu event titled ‘Big Dada Disco’ to celebrate the success of the…

ALBUM REVIEW: Star.One ‘Elements’

Rating: Sibling radio hosts, producers, and DJs Adam and Joe started their Star.One project back in 2011, being hailed as ‘one of the most exciting producers’ by the Red Bull Music Academy. Since then they have gone on to perform…

WATCH: Incisive releases video for new track ‘Mind Games’

Due for release on 19th October 2014, West London rapper Incisive returns with the video for his latest track ‘Mind Games’. Featuring vocals from talented singer/songwriter Rukhsana Merrise, the track is four minutes of thought provoking lyrics, attempting to convey…