THIS FEELING TRACK OF THE DAY 22.09.14: The Charlatans ‘Talking In Tones’
New single from The Charlatans out 29th of Sept to be followed by their as yet untitled 12th album. For Fans of: The Charlatans
Reviews
The Harrowbrooks, Goldwater & Hidden Charms LIVE @ The Cookie Jar, Leicester 19/09/14
‘This Feeling’ has been endorsed by many a famous face. Noel Gallagher labelled it as a ‘Colossal club night’ and Serge Pizzorno stated that it was reminiscent of a ‘Mad 80’s carnival’. After going down to The Cookie Jar on…
Singles Reviews: Released 22.09.14
Last time GigSlutz asked me to review some singles, I had to listen to The Saturdays – I’d be lying if I said our friendship hasn’t suffered greatly. I mean, I don’t know what I’d done to deserve that, clearly…
ALBUM REVIEW: The Wicked Whispers, ‘Maps Of The Mystic’
Rating: Secluded at the furthest end of the town, down the dirtiest, seedy alleyway in the country – is a record shop. Just like a church or village hall, the only brightness comes from grubby stain glass windows which were…
THIS FEELING TRACK OF THE DAY: The Achoress ‘Long Year’
The ‘One For Sorrow’ EP is the second release from The Anchoress – a new project from Welsh multi-instrumentalist Catherine Anne Davies, co-produced with Paul Draper (Mansun) and the results are quite astonishing. For fans of: Massive Attack, Mansun and…
ALBUM REVIEW: Lenny Kravitz ‘Strut’
Rating: Last spotted being beaten to death in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire as the rather camp stylist Cinna, Lenny Kravitz returns to his musical roots to follow up his 2011 album Black and White America with his new release…
THIS FEELING TRACK OF THE DAY 20.09.14: The Swiines ‘Love Is Blind’
It’s no coincidence that The Swiines front man Scott Bugg shares his name with Jake Bugg, they’re cousins. There must have been something in the water in Notts, both have superb voices. The Swiines tour with Jake next month. Check…
THIS FEELING TRACK OF THE DAY 19.09.14: Andy Ruddy ‘On This Great Day’
Singer songwriter from Bradford whose voice and songs are just unbelievably good. For Fans of: David Gray, Elbow and Coldplay
FILM REVIEW: 20,000 Days on Earth
If I was to dare to reduce Nick Cave to a mere simile, I would say he is like Marmite. Not just because he is polarising and a bit of an acquired taste, but because his voice is dark and…
Tracks Of The Week Playlist, Aug/Sept ’14
For your listening pleasure, here’s some of our favourite songs from Tracks Of The Week over the last few weeks – enjoy!