Live Review: Baltic States – London
The Baltic States The Social, London, 7th November 2015 Words: Nick Jaques Photos: Nathalie Saleh What can I say about the Baltic States? Within the past month or so this band have really left an impression on me. I was lucky enough to witness them at the world famous Studio 2 venue on Parr Street … Continue reading
Live Review: Sundara Karma – Liverpool
Sundara Karma The Magnet, Liverpool, November 4th 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones The Night Café hit off from the starting blocks hard, but a few blasts of feedback encouraged the band to calm down a touch. Whilst they never sound frenzied, there is a tight sharpness to their playing which hints at a … Continue reading
Gig Review: Alex Vargas – London
Alex Vargas Oslo, Hackney, London, 27th October 2015 Words: Nick Jacques Alex Vargas is a solo artist from Denmark who has risen to our attention over the past year with his delicate, emotional vocals coupled with soulful electronic beats. Prior to this he was in the band Vagabond that scored relative decent success with his … Continue reading
Live Review: The Wombats – Liverpool
The Wombats Liverpool University Guild Of Students, October 23rd 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones The Wombats’ hometown gig was the biggest ticket in town on a night when Liverpool had a lot of big tickets on the go. As part of their Glitterbug world tour they were playing Liverpool Guild of Students. It … Continue reading
Live Review: The Bohicas – Loft Art’s Club, Liverpool
The Bohicas + Sugarmen + Sankofa 8th October, Loft Art’s Club, Liverpool Words: Gary Lambert Opening up the night of three real up-and-comers was Liverpool’s Sankofa. This a band who have allowed their sound to grow into a much heavier beast than previously stalked the stages of Liverpool. Sounding more like an English version of … Continue reading
Live Review: Frances – Liverpool
Frances The Leaf, Liverpool, 18th October 2015 Words: Gary Lambert If this gig was not a showcase for Liverpool’s performing arts education offerings officially, then unofficially it most definitely was with the acts and audience made up of students and alumni. It gave the night a strange feel as so many people watching seemed more … Continue reading
Live Review: Black Honey – Liverpool
Black Honey 14th October 2015, Studio 2, Liverpool Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Gaz Jones It would be fair to say that from the first time I heard just the beginning of Black Honey’s debut single, Madonna, earlier this year I was I knew I was going to be a fan. I am a fan. We … Continue reading
Live Review: Nimmo – Liverpool
Nimmo The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool, 22nd September 2015 Words: Daryl Wafer There’s that old saying ‘two heads are better than one’ and in this case I agree. Except by this rule, two voices (Sarah Nimmo and Reva Gauntlette) are better than one. Sarah and Reva come together to form a melodic sound that makes you … Continue reading
Live Review: Little May – Leeds
Little May The Games Room, Leeds, October 10th 2015 Words: Julia Grantham Back at The Brudenell Social Club last Saturday night in Leeds -a venue which is fast becoming my second home, I found myself in ‘The Games Room’ for the Little May gig. A smaller, quieter room than the main gig venue, this additional … Continue reading
Live Review: Paul Smith and The Intimations – Leeds
Paul Smith and The Intimations September 5th, The Brudenell, Leeds Words: Julia Grantham You hear people say “ I hate surprises” sometimes, and other times, some say the opposite. Tonight, as I left The Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, I decided that it really isn’t that simple for me; however I do love to be … Continue reading
Live Review: Zibra – Liverpool
Zibra September 26th, Studio 2, Liverpool Words: Ruth Myles Studio Two, part of the famed Parr St Studio complex, in Liverpool is making a bit of a name for itself as being the home for indie music fans to come to watch the freshest and most exciting new bands who are touring the country at … Continue reading
Live Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – London
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Shepard’s Bush Empire, London, 23rd September 2015 Words: Nick Jacques The anticipation for last night’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra gig at the empire could not have been any higher. After dazzling us with 3 albums full of mind-bending psychedelic pop with dollops of soulful indulgence – last night was the time for UMO … Continue reading
Live Review: The Polyphonic Spree – Liverpool
The Polyphonic Spree The Arts Club, Liverpool, 15th September 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones Do you ever feel so perfectly happy that you think you might die from happiness and enjoyment and a moment too powerful for a human body and soul to cope with? That is what the first half of The … Continue reading
Festival Review: Liverpool International Music Festival
Liverpool International Music Festival August 29th-31st 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones For those of you who don’t know the recent history, Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF to its friends) came about when Liverpool City Council decided that the behemoth of tribute acts which was The Mathew Street Festival was a bit of a blot … Continue reading
Live Review: Colour – Liverpool
Colour The Well Space, Liverpool, 7th August 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Do not abandon hope all ye who enter here, but prepare yourselves for what may seem like a negative review but is far from it. I have just finished a cracking night watching music at The Well Space in Liverpool city centre. For any … Continue reading
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