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ALBUM: Lady Gaga ‘Joanne’

Rating: She may have been living for the ‘Applause’ in 2013 when she released Artpop , but on her fifth studio album Joanne, Lady Gaga temporarily hangs up her mermaid bra and lays bare her ‘Diamond Heart’. The album marks…

LIVE: Jake Bugg – O2 Apollo, Manchester 18.10.16

As we launch into cold Autumn nights, Manchester gathered for a spectacular night of musical talent. Jake Bugg makes a dramatic and dark entrance with blue lights beaming into the audience. The crowd screams as the lights brighten to reveal Jake…

ALBUM: Syd Arthur ‘Apricity’

Rating: These ten, sweetly crafted Canterbury songtales come from the Kentish four-piece at a time when musicians are once more feeling the urgent need to write proper songs, rather than fling half-baked ideas onto tape – as some of the…

INTERVIEW: The Wytches

Known for their visceral psych-heavy sound and their raw live performances, it’s no surprise the buzz around The Wytches second album All Your Happy Life has been louder than the distortion on front-man Kristian’s guitar. They’re probably sick of hearing it, but the record is a…

LIVE: Empire Of The Sun – Roundhouse, London 13.10.16

Despite touring to promote their upcoming third album, Two Vines, just two tracks from it appear on the set list tonight. While most acts relish the first chance to test new material on an already adoring crowd, Empire Of The Sun clearly understand…

PLAYLIST: October 2016

Findlay – ‘Electric Bones’ Findlay is headlining a We Can Do It Promotions gig at The Shacklewell Arms in aid of Rape Crisis UK on October 6th. Good music for a good cause, that electrifies our bones! (Kate Crudington) The Human…