Gruff Rhys has streamed his new album, ‘American Interior’. The record is set for release on May 5 and follows up 2011’s ‘Hotel Shampoo’. The album is based on the life of Welsh explorer John Evans, a 18th century farmer who…
With only hours of prior notice we ventured into Hoxton to be greeted with a mysterious treasure map, the prize being a destination. Convinced we had arrived at an abandoned pub, it came as a shock when moments from leaving…
Last Friday, Gigslutz writer Tom Hancock caught up with Joe White and Justin Acee from stateside indie-rockers Made Violent to see what makes them tick… Made Violent’s location for our Skype interview couldn’t be any further departed from paradise. They’re cooped…
James are set to return on the 2nd June with brand new studio album, La Petite Mort. Being their first full length studio album for six years, fever pitch surrounding it has reached an all time high. Produced by Max…
She’s from Berlin and has what it takes to be a pop star. Denitza Torodrova, aka DENA, is the result of a cosmopolitan attitude, an engaging image and catchy tracks. The mixture of all these things becomes her trump card. Dena’s debut…
Live John Butler has a reputation for being very zoned, very focused and for being an extremely skilled performer. The Australian roots and blues band are led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler with Jason McGann on drums and Gavin…
Dalston’s Shacklewell Arms was a welcoming sight, perched on the edge of the road for the Joseph Coward single launch party. This was my first time here and I found it to be a trendy and laidback yet ‘old man…
The 45s capture the spirit and style of a classic R&B band but infuse this with a modern 21st century attitude. There is something about this group of lads that is really endearing which makes you gravitate to their mature…
Arcade Fire’s current world tour has only added to their notoriety for fantastical costumes and surprise features. Following covers of Blondie’s ‘Heart Of Glass’ in Texas and Stevie Wonder’s ‘Uptight (Everything’s Alright)’ in Michigan, the latest addition to their repertoire of covers…
When Northside announced last year they were reforming and touring with all four original members – Warren “Dermo” Dermody (Vocals/Words), Cliff Ogier (Bass), Timmy Walsh (Guitar) and Paul Walsh (Drums) – the news was greeted with excitement and anticipation from…