“I’ve been gigging here there and everywhere, all over the country, mainly solo,” says Alex Lipinski, perched on a stool in the subterranean sanctum of Clerkenwell’s Betsey Trotwood pub. Down here we’re both content to leave the ghosts of the…
When I turned up to Bush Hall in London on Saturday afternoon, it felt like pure luck that the first person I ran in to was Tim Muddiman; the musician and producer I’d requested an interview with for Gigslutz. That’s also a lie;…
Ever look at your favourite musician in complete awe and just wonder WHERE that voice comes from? Enter extremely modest Australian singer-songwriter Matt Corby: a man of few words in-between songs in a very, very warm Village Underground in Shoreditch. But an absolute…
Rating: Michael Kiwanuka is back with his second album, Love & Hate. Similarly to the title, the tracks address significantly important issues; despite positivity running throughout. ‘Cold Little Heart’ reflects the meaning of the album, starting with thrilling guitar work along…
Rating: Icelandic band Kaleo have returned after their debut, self titled album with A/B. Resembling bands such as The Black Keys due to their vocals and instrumental work shows the heavy potential that this band hold for their future. First…
For young artists, finding a sound that is ‘yours’ can be quite difficult and not being too overtly influenced by those who have gone before you is a tricky challenge. But for 22-year-old folk-rock artist Tadhg Daly, it seems to…
Rating: American folk-rock singer/songwriter Lissie has had one hell of a career so far, having two successful albums under her belt, supporting and impressing Lenny Kravitz, and being asked to perform at Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore’s wedding – fancy…
If your favourite musical genres include the blues and classic rock – chances are you’ve already heard of Nic Armstrong & The Thieves. Nic has toured with The Pretenders, Paul Weller, and Oasis; filling fans ears with 60’s inspired sounds…
Rating: If you’re looking for a sound which encompasses self-awareness and resilience, look no further than Charlotte Carpenter. Carpenter is a new, yet experienced, writer of the blues, and has toured alongside Marika Hackman, George Ezra, and Ethan Johns. Her latest…
One of the most joyous things about working for GigSlutz is the ability to seamlessly genre hop in the style of Michael J Fox’s time travelling tekkers in Back To The Future. So when I read the description “African Blues”…