Gigslutz Tracks Of The Week, 20.09.13

Having recorded an album, toured extensively, and occasionally featured as Tim Burgess’ backing band, Hatcham Social would appear to have had quite an exciting couple of years. Having supported the likes of The Maccabees, The Horrors and The Charlatans, this…

FOR THE RECORD – Elastica ‘The Menace’ (2000)

Have you had enough of the endless re-appraisals of ‘Sgt. Pepper’s…’ or ‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’? Well, we have, so you can forget all that! In this brand spanking new feature Gigslutz will be looking back on some of…

Preature Comforts – Gigslutz feature on THE PREATURES

With the combination of frontwoman Isabella Manfredi’s sexy hypnotic vocals and twanging guitars, there’s little wonder Sydney five-piece The Preatures have been building up quite a buzz for themselves in 2013. They’ve already had success Down Under winning the Vanda…

Jake Evans Releases Video For ‘Easy On My Soul’

Macclesfield-based Jake Evans released the video to the album version of ‘Easy On My Soul’ yesterday (September 18). The musician has recently opened for the likes of Paul Weller, New Order and Johhny Marr and he’s certainly one to keep an eye…

The Charlatans announce A NIGHT FOR JON BROOKES

The Charlatans have announced details of what promises to be a very special and emotional night at The Royal Albert Hall on 18th October in memory of Jon Brookes. Jon died last month after being diagnosed with a brain tumour…

Yuck LIVE @ The Macbeth 17.09.13

We’ve missed Yuck. There’s been a shoegaze shaped hole vacant in the scene since their last gig two years ago and it’s a hole only they can fit. Although a relatively small venue, Hoxton’s Macbeth boasts a full house tonight,…

Tim Burgess kicks off autumn tour

Gigslutz favourite Tim Burgess kicked off his UK tour last night in Bedford, along with support from fellow O Genesis band Hatcham Social. Tim has played the UK’s biggest festivals this year, such as Glasto and Latitude, as well as…

Album Review: Black Onassis – ‘Desensitized’

Chris Karloff’s new project, Black Onassis, sees the former Kasabian member join forces with NYC musician, Nick Forde, as well as a host of guest vocalists, including Liela Moss of The Duke Spirit, Ben Gautrey of Cooper Temple Clause and…