Musically, Summer Camp take loads of elements from all the bands that I’m in love with and compact them all into one handy place.
Live Reviews
Feeding The Fire
Grant and long-time bandmate Taka Hirose are still the key players…performing under this ‘secret’ name, and playing a series of small, dark, sweaty shows seems to be doing them the world of good.
Live Reviews
Johnny Be Good
In the claustrophobic confines of the cave-like venue, tonight the tempo and excitement level never drops to anything below exhilarating.
Classic Albums
Classic Albums: Part 11 – Heartbreaker
Ryan Adams – Heartbreaker (Bloodshot Records/Cooking Vinyl) Released:2000 It begins with an argument. An ominous start for a solo career wrought with drugs, alcohol and a broken wrist. In the aftermath of his band Whiskeytown imploding, and the break up from music-industry publicist girlfriend Amy Lombardi, Ryan Adams left an apartment on avenue A and [...]
Music: Reviews
Sophie’s Pigeons – It’s Gonna Bite/Only Us
After pricking up discerning ears across the industry with their limited-edition debut EP Say Play Sway a couple of years back, Sophie’s Pigeons are finally back with their irresistible blend of folk and pop influences that should be teasing radio playlists and dancefloors up and down the land.
Album Reviews
Steering In The Right Direction
Sitting somewhere between My Latest Novel and Mystery Jets on the proverbial musical merry-do-round, Steer & Co’s inimitable sound has matured slightly to provide a deeper and more rounded vibe, incorporating even more sweeping strings and doubly beautiful vocal harmonies. Generally speaking, the formula here is the same as before, but as the old adage goes, if it ain’t broke…
Lend Us Yr Ears
Listen to a track from The Knife’s new album!
All hail The Knife! The dynamic duo behind the original (and best) version of Silent Shout have entered into a happy musical marriage with Mt. Sims and Planningtorock. The result is a contemporary opera on a theme of Charles Darwin, entitled Tomorrow, In A Year. If you fancy giving the title track a spin, then [...]
Single Reviews
Lightspeed Champion – Marlene EP
The wry, melancholic lyrics and delivery that lent …Lavender Bridge its charm remain, along with the expansive yet sombre strings.