Charlotte Bresh headed down to the wonderful City Varieties Music Hall, ready to find out if the soundtrack to her travels was better through a mic than a speaker. When going to see Damien Jurado, […]
SaNTINO @ Belgrave Music Hall
There’s something inevitably intriguing about an event you know very little about. There’s something even more intriguing about an event that doesn’t seem to quite know itself. The precursory advertisement for the SaNTINO event at […]
Avenue Q: An Absolute Pleasure.
In a climate increasingly aware of political correctness, putting on a show that somewhat crudely tackles racism, homosexuality and pornography is no easy feat. That being said, throw in fantastic direction, a tight-knit band, a […]
In The Middle With Matt Maltese
Charlotte Bresh’ fears of meeting her musical idol were dissipated when she realised the alternative indie soloist Matt Maltese quite frankly could not have been lovelier. Having been a huge fan of Matt Maltese’s since […]
Matt Maltese Makes Magic @ Hyde Park Book Club 25/11/19
Having been a long-term fan of Matt Maltese, getting a chance to see him perform live is always exciting. Since its release on the 8th of November, I’d listened (almost) obsessively to his new, exquisitely […]
You Might Be Gone, Leonard, But Thanks For This Final Dance
Posthumous music is a tricky feat. The devastation caused by the loss of an artist can be so great that it’s understandable we crave their unheard melodies and musings. However, when placed in the wrong […]
Bologneology Takes Over Hyde Park Book Club
Nowadays, it’s rare to go to an event that does something completely new; or at least something that you’ve never seen before. It’s even rarer that you find yourself questioning why it’s not always done […]
Review: Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood
The release of a new film from the almost inescapable prestige of Quentin Tarantino is never going to result in anything but buzz. The man’s films are no stranger to controversy, and Once Upon A […]
‘Assume Form’ is James Blake’s Musical and Personal Realisation
The release of James Blake’s new album, Assume Form, has spurred considerable excitement and it certainly lives up to all its expectations. With his no-nonsense attitude towards toxic masculinity, public refusal to be labelled a […]
DMA’s Enchant the O2 with Britpop Goodness, 10.12.18
Monday the 10th of December proved to be a great night for all those who are lovers of anything Britpop at O2 Academy. The first support act Rosborough were mesmerising to watch, to the point […]
Mumford and Sons Delight at the First Direct Arena, 01.12.18
After listening to the group’s latest album ‘Delta’, I was extremely eager to see what Mumford and Sons had to offer in terms of performance. Are they still as relevant today as they perhaps were […]
Olly Murs’ New Album is the Musical Equivalent of a Damp Towel
Since placing 2nd in 2009’s X Factor, Olly Murs has had a fruitful career. With four UK number-one singles and albums, alongside various TV presenting roles, the ‘cheeky chappy’ persona seems to have taken Murs […]