-Feb 26, 20142 minCatfish and the Bottlemen @ The Bodega, 27/10/2013They’re a band from Wales who also state they’re not from Wales and have an unnatural disdain for The Strypes. It’s fair to say that...
-Dec 29, 20139 minInterview with Natalie Findlay – 04/12/20132013 has been a big year for 22 year old Stockport raised Natalie Findlay. High-profile support slots and a busy summer schedule have...
-Dec 29, 20132 minFindlay live at Spanky Van Dykes – 04/12/2013Only 24 hours before her performance at Nottingham’s Spanky Van Dykes, Findlay had sold out the legendary London venue the 100 Club....
-Dec 17, 20132 minHayseed Dixie live at Rescue Rooms – 06/11/2013It’s not every year that a gig lands on your birthday, especially not one this good. ‘Rockgrass’ maestros Hayseed Dixie were back for a...
-Dec 7, 20132 minFenech-Soler Live at Rescue Rooms – 17/11/2013Fenech-Soler, a four-member electropop band from Kings Cliffe, return to Nottingham for the second time this year. They are promoting...
-Dec 7, 20133 minLos Campesinos! – ‘No Blues’ album reviewLos Campesinos! have come a long way from the twee innocence and youthful enthusiasm of their 2008 debut ‘Hold On Now, Youngster…’ Each...
-Nov 29, 20133 minPublic Service Broadcasting @ Rescue Rooms, 13/11/13Bands are defined by their albums, their hits, their image, and their web presence… And PSB work very, very hard on this. Said by some,...
-Nov 29, 20132 minLorde- Pure HeroineIn a number of other reviews for Lorde’s Pure Heroine, quite a number of words are dedicated to the context of her age. Although it might...
-Nov 27, 20134 minFoy Vance @ Bodega, 24/11/13Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance came to The Bodega to showcase his new album, Joy of Nothing, during his worldwide tour which...
-Nov 26, 20133 minPanic! at The Disco live @ Rock City 17/11/13As one of the bands which sparked my love for music out of the mainstream, seeing Panic! At The Disco was never going to be...
-Nov 14, 20133 minThe Staves @ Glee Club, 31/10/13The Staves, known for their gorgeous harmonies and ethereal tones, lived up to expectations, delivering a performance filled with witty...
-Nov 12, 20132 minLinkin Park – ‘Recharged’ Album ReviewLinkin Park is renowned for being the last of the ‘true’ nu-metal bands, having evolved so as not to get outdated. The American rockers...
-Nov 11, 20133 min‘I’m sorry, who again?’ #4 – Joe BonamassaThis blog is about bands/artists that, even though being around for some time, have still yet to achieve the recognition that they...
-Nov 11, 20132 minArcade Fire – ReflektorAfter a thrilling furore of three outstanding albums, Arcade Fire return with a fourth pulsating, effervescent, mind-smashing head-whirl...
-Nov 8, 20133 minDanny Brown – OldThe Detroit MC with the chipped tooth is back again with his third LP following on from his critically acclaimed 2011 effort ‘XXX’....
-Nov 7, 20132 minCoasts @ Bodega 23/10/13The 23rd October saw Bristol based band Coasts bring their chilled and laid-back vibes, which wouldn’t sound out of place on a tropical...
-Nov 5, 20139 minInterview with Jon Fratelli – 17/10/2013The Fratellis are back. Seven years after their hugely successful debut Costello Music, the trio from Glasgow have slipped under the...
-Nov 5, 20131 minNews – The Rifles to Release 4th Studio AlbumNone the Wiser is due for release January 20th 2014 and brings this 4-piece band album tally to four. Joining their 2006 debut No Love...
-Nov 4, 20132 minSub Focus Live at Rock City – 22/10/2013People passing out, throwing up and in some cases bleeding, and a Sergio Ramos lookalike… just another gig for Nick Douwma; better known...
-Nov 4, 20137 minInterview with Jagwar Ma – 20/10/2013Meet Jagwar Ma: Chatting about Napoleon, Noel, Yannis and Voodoo Ray pizza…and how they write songs too! Jagwar Ma are an Aussie...