by John Murphy
Ten long years ago, Nirvana bestrode the musical globe like a plaid shirted collussus clutching a battered guitar. Although it was all to end tragically,…
by John Murphy
There is a school of thought currently being suggested that the current obsession with Pop Idol and all things manufactured may have a positive effect...
by John Murphy
A gently hypnotic guitar chord, starkly beautiful piano, and the hint of a cello start up before gently building for a few minutes until a...
by Michael Hubbard
Beyond the bounds of a word like eclectic, this mix’n'match debut from French threesome T�l�popmusik is a suptuous style feast, the likes of which we...
by Michael Hubbard
With debut album Between The Senses produced by The Smiths’ Johnny Marr and just released, here was a chance to see how Haven would translate...
by Michael Hubbard
Ask most people what Marianne Faithfull is famous for and you’ll get a bewildering variety of answers. Actress? Singer? Groupie? Well, no. She’s famous for...
by John Murphy
Departure Lounge are possibly one of the music industry’s best kept secrets. The Nashville based foursome released a fine debut album, Out Of Here, back...
by Michael Hubbard
Jazz vocalist and pianist Norah Jones‘ debut album is comprised of 14 graceful, stripped-down and sedate tracks. At the tender age of just 22 years,...
by Michael Hubbard
As debut electronic rock albums go, this isn’t at all bad. With the energy of Nine Inch Nails, enough guitars and drums to make Faith...
by Alex Routledge
A cold London night welcomed Tanya Donelly to Euston Square’s ULU on Thursday night as the former Throwing Muses guitarist’s dulcet tones reverberated harmoniously over...
by Michael Hubbard
From the eerie opening of the first track, Harmony, it is obvious that we are in for something just a little bit different with Clinic’s...
by Michael Hubbard
New Englander and 10-year UK resident Eileen Rose follows up her critically acclaimed debut, Shine Like It Does, with this accomplished and developed record, rooted...
by John Murphy
You know where you are with the frighteningly prolific Jah Wobble. No Robbie-style big band tributes, angst filled ballads or thrashy guitars for him. No,...
by John Murphy
It would seem that collaborating with Norman Cook might not be the best career move. From his days in The Housemartins, only Paul Heaton seems...
by admin
This evening was a little bit of a let down – not only were Serafin announced as the warm-up act only the day before (hence,...
by Johnny Mango
‘Suikerspin’ represents five years of Melys and is a good point of entry for new fans that have recently been introduced to these Welsh wonders....
by John Murphy
It’s strange to think that nearly a decade ago, Tanya Donelly was rubbing shoulders with the big time. Grammy nominations, hit singles, and a almost...
