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Phosphorescent: ‘Mucacho’ – Live Review
Phosphorescent, or Matthew Houck as his mother (presumably) calls him, has always been something of an also-ran. He belongs to a loose group of American musicians who make earnest … Read on
The Reveres: ‘Pale’ – EP Review
Musical magic is a hard thing to produce. That’s why it’s rare. The alchemy that happens when a bunch of people get together to make something new, fresh, a … Read on
Iceage: ‘You’re Nothing’ – Album review
‘New Brigade’ came pounding out of darkness to your door, before flailing around your house like an amphetamine-addled Warsaw during one of Ian Curtis’ epileptic fits. I can’t remember … Read on
Pissed Jeans: ‘Honeys’ – Album Review
It seems that at some point, the things people liked, became the things they wanted people to like them for liking. There’s an exception to every rule. Words can … Read on
Darkstar: ‘News From Nowhere’ – Album Review
If their first album ‘North’ was praised for its cold sparsity and mournful sound, electronic trio Darkstar’s latest album has taken a fresh new direction. The first track ‘Light … Read on
Maria Minerva: Live Review
Recycling Night. Highlight of the wheelie bins’ fortnight. I get a garbage guard of honour. The hot ticket tonight is unarguably Thurston Moore and Michael Chapman at Band On … Read on
The Whip: Live Review
A band I haven’t yet seen in a venue I haven’t yet checked. My excitement wasn’t even dampened by having to step past a young girl barfing at the … Read on
Shmoo: Live Review
Before I start the review in earnest, I have to say it. Shmoo is a silly name for a band. Everyone I told that I was going to see … Read on
Peter Hook & The Light: Live Review
Pet hate: running late. Of all days to be late why did it have to be when Peter Hook was to be belting out tunes from two of the … Read on
Paul Banks: Live Review
The dark upstairs room of Sound Control seems fitting for Paul Bank’s solo gig. The low lighting is punctuated with bright streaks of light and massive, overbearing speakers hang … Read on
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