I was listening to Jarvis Cocker do a radio show on a Sunday a while back and he played a piece by a man named Matthew Herbert. It felt like the countryside he said ‘without it being about sweeping string pieces’. How could this be? This is not possible. Jarvis you nut. However, he was – Continue Reading[...]
After a long wait for Peter Gabriel fans thinking that after Big Blue Ball and then Scratch My Back that the rumoured follow up to 2002′s UP would materialise in the form of I/O. Instead Peter surprised or frustrated his followers by releasing New Blood. What does it offer? Is this symphonic retelling of his – Continue Reading[...]
Morning Parade have been around since 2007 and their debut album has been in progress for a while. According to the press release this album is particularly different as it ‘side steps the hype trap’ and by not rushing a debut album it enabled the band to ‘write the album they wanted to make’. Personally, – Continue Reading[...]
I initially saw Little Dragon back in 2010 at the Gorillaz show I saw. I wasn’t too impressed with what I walked in on (got there late for their set). Nevertheless, something obviously caused me to delve further and so I looked towards their latest release. I originally started this review back in September and – Continue Reading[...]
Back in 2009 the Prodigy returned with the album ‘Invaders Must Die’. There was then an apocalypse. Liam Hewlett truly utilised his prowess and his fellow band members (Keith Flint and Maxim Reality) on the latest realise, taking influence from all areas of the dance scene. Title track ‘Invaders Must Die’ with pulsating bass that – Continue Reading[...]
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are a group of brothers, of the brass variety, which hail from the South side of Chicago. They combine elements of modern day hip hop with funk horns so fluidly you almost forget there isn’t a guitar and bass rock band underpinning it all. Their band name is as appropriate as you – Continue Reading[...]
The Good Ship hail from Australia whose debut album explores and harks back to: traditional folk tales, instrumentation and moods. The large group consisting of currently 8 permanent members and an array of guests aim to blend folk frolics, sea shanties and create a whirlwind of a ride. Commencing with ‘A Harbour Fair’, the combined – Continue Reading[...]