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The Kooks : Live Review
Three years since their last release, ‘Junk of the Heart’, the Kooks are set to return with their new album, ‘Listen’, due on September 1. Already released track, ‘Down’, … Read on
The Twilight Sad ‘Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters’ : Live Review
James Graham is an inspiring figure. Clearly pursuing an art form he loves, this evening he addresses the audience mid-set with watery eyes and stuttering voice, offering thanks and … Read on
Shonen Knife: Live Review
April started by rewinding to 1994 when Therapy? rejuvenated “Troublegum” and ended by slipping even further back to 1991 with the Japanese pop-punk trio who supported Nirvana on their … Read on
Pure X ‘Angel’ : Album Review
The third album from Austin, TX natives Pure X marks yet another transformation by the mellowed-out psych outfit. Recruiting synth player Tommy Davidson, the band have recorded as a … Read on
Bob Log III: Live Review
“N. Senada’s (Bavarian Composer -1907-1993) ”Theory of Obscurity” states that an artist can only produce pure art when the expectations and influences of the outside world are not taken … Read on
Tokyo Police Club : Live Review
As Tokyo Police Club take the stage at the Ruby Lounge, their first show here in a few years since their excellent album Champ was released, the excitement in … Read on
EMA ‘The Future’s Void’ : Album Review
Erika M. Anderson – or EMA as she prefers to be known – seemed to emerge fully formed in 2011 with her debut album ‘Past Life Martyred Saints’ among … Read on
Tokyo Police Club ‘Forcefield’ : Album Review
It’s been a few years since they released their truly excellent album “Champ”, which didn’t stray too far from the mould of their debut album “Elephant Shell” but definitely … Read on
Bombay Bicycle Club : Live Review
What a place, this Albert Hall. Strange that we should be so indebted to a small local pub chain for returning to us a building of this beauty, and … Read on
The Notwist : Live Review
“Has anybody seen the movie Crank 2 with Jason Statham? I never want to show my kids that movie. It’s just the most sexist, racist piece of… uh… yeah. … Read on
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