Rating: The Microdance are a four piece band from East London with a sound that is a mystifying concoction of alternative rock, shoegaze, grunge and metal. I had the pleasure of seeing them at a venue that also doubles as…
Inspired by the likes of Robert Johnson and Blind Willie McTell, Kill It Kid have built up a loyal following over the last six years and – through determined touring and admirable dedication – they have now released their first…
In their final London show of 2014, alternative rock outfit SouLost headed to Underbelly, one of Hoxton’s premier live music venues and with their latest track ‘Without Me’ quickly racking up the views on YouTube, we decided to head over…
Female guitar/drums duo deux furieuses release their timely debut single Can We Talk About This? on 13th October.The furious two have been speaking out about extremist murder, political and religious hypocrisy, working with PJ Harvey’s Rob Ellis and have just returned from…
As I begin this review, it’s Monday morning and John Lydon is in Brighton, half a mile down the road from my house, to meet the public for a book signing at Waterstones. I’m still trying to decide whether to…
This new song from Liverpool based, The Lost Brothers, is to be listened to loud, with a brew in hand. The 4 minute song has autumnal soft tones similar to Bob Dylan but with the modern twist of George Ezra –…
Arriving towards the end of the support, The Kins, the venue is seemingly empty: a small crowd of appreciative audience members giving the band their undivided attention, while a few stragglers grab drinks before heading outside for a cigarette. As always…
Rating: As part of the Doc ‘n Roll Film Festival, Hackney Picturehouse hosted a special screening of Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton, which tells the amazing story of acclaimed avant garde label Stones Throw Records and its founder Chris Manak…
The Coral are back! Sort of. The band have announced details of the release of a new (old) album. The Curse Of Lovefeatures 12 previously unreleased tracks recorded and produced by the band in 2006 on a Tascam 8-track recorder and is released on…
Rating: Back in 2005 Kele Okereke helped lay the stylistic foundations of a newly resurgent indie scene, as one part of Bloc Party, with the release of their debut album Silent Alarm, a confident artsy rock record, and leading proponent…