Los Campesinos! – No Blues Los Campesinos! fifth album ‘No Blues’ offers an impressive variety of songs, showcasing their development in sound; however, it is difficult not to be constantly looking back longingly at their […]
Music | Lou Reed (1942-2013) – 'Goodbye grumpy old uncle Joe'
Cult Hero, iconic rock musician and one of the most influential artists of his generation; Lou Reed made up in influence what he lacked in commercial success. If you’re a fan of punk, electronica or […]
Music | Bonfire playlist
Tracks to reflect the high spirits of everyone watching the fireworks, this playlist is perfect for any bonfire soirée. Burning Heart – James Blunt The third track from his brand new album Moon Landing; the […]
Books | Morrisey – The Autobiography
In true keeping with his ‘Outsider’s outsider’ image, Morrissey has written an autobiography that is, to paraphrase Hand in Glove, not like any other book, this one is different – because it’s Morrissey. The autobiography […]
Music | Interview – You Me At Six
From their humble beginnings and the release of their debut album Take Off Your Colours back in 2007, to surprising everyone (including themselves) with a headline show at Wembley late last year, British rockers You […]
Music | Live in Leeds – Portico Quartet, London Grammar & Jungle
Portico Quartet – Brudenell Social Club (5/5) There is an almost tangible buzz of anticipation in the Brudenell Social Club as Portico Quartet arrive onstage. With three albums now under their belts and […]
Music | Preview – Mos Def is coming to Stylus
Hip-hop legend Yasiib Bey AKA Mos Def will be bringing his ‘outspoken racial politics, musical fundamentalism and deep and abiding love of hip-hop’s rulebook-trashing freedom’ to the Union tomorrow night in an intimate gig in […]
Music | San Cisco – Interview
Stepping out of the leaden coldness of Cross Belgrave Street into the warm neon hue of the new Belgrave Music Hall; one knows it is a place to feel at home with its mishmash of […]
Music | Interview – MØ
If you haven’t heard of MØ (aka Karen Marie Ørsted) yet, then you can thank us for bringing her to your attention. The Danish singer songwriter has been making waves in the blogosphere with her […]
Music | Album Review – Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire – Reflektor (3/5) Arcade Fire is back with their fourth LP, “Reflektor”. Unlike the gradual progression of their style heard across their last three albums, their latest offering is a significant departure from […]
Music | Review – Paul McCartney, Fall Out Boy & Eliza Doolittle
Paul McCartney – New (2/5) You would assume that anyone would know who they are by the age of 71, but that’s definitely not the impression formed by Paul McCartney’s most recent album New. It’s a bizarre […]
Music | Interview – Drenge
It’s been a crazy year for British garage-rock band Drenge, originating from a small village in Derbyshire the two Loveless brothers Eoin and Rory released their debut self-titled album in August this year. Now, touring […]