By some weird chance, the first time I heard Renegade, I was stepping off the tram and crossing the sad wasteland of Piccadilly Gardens to meet a friend in the Northern Quarter. Ominous, thundery synths and an echoey piano note fade to Jimi’s familiar vocals describing a bleak and tortured landscape, both emotionally and physically.…
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We’ve become fans of French-Canadian band Choses Sauvages with their upbeat brand of dance-punk. Their single called ‘En joue’ caught our attention last year. Now a new track just released called Cours Toujours offers another glimpse into the Francophone band’s sound. There’s a touch of Steely Dan to the opening notes before the track breaks…
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The North East-based band Parastatic are back with a tweaked lineup and an intriguing new album, Concrete Reborn on Workie Ticket Records. It’s a sonic exploration of architecture, specifically Brutalism, which coincidentally happens to be enjoying its own cinematic moment. I was surprised to realise that nearly a decade has gone by since I last…
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We’re excited to discover Pale Blue Eyes are to release their third studio album on 7th March. Titled New Place, to be released on the band’s Broadcast Recordings label, the work reflects a substantial shift in the band’s lives, both geographically and emotionally. The latest album includes two guest musicians who have featured in the…
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If you spent last month huddled under a duvet, Independent Venue Week at the end of January is always the perfect way to dive straight back into gig life. The #IVW initiative sheds light on the challenges faced by grassroots venues, urging us all to show support, ‘buy a fucking ticket’, shell out for some…
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Sparks fans have plenty to be happy about in 2025. The brothers Ron and Russell Mael have a new single out and there’s news about a tour and album to come. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 7th February. Presales start Wednesday 5th February. Sparks new single is called Do Things My Own Way – by way of…
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Gigs during the daytime are such a great idea. Instead of the usual beers and warm white wine, at an event run by Daylight Music you can enjoy a cup of tea, delicious home made cakes, plus quiche and sausage rolls – there’s also a selection of children’s drinks too. Then spend a couple of…
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The Bowie Show last night at the Golders Green Hippodrome was a bit of a leap into the unknown – both in terms of the venue and the performance. However creative director Simon Gwilliam’s vision shone brilliantly, brought to life by his Goon Squad: a young, vibrant cast of musicians and dancers with technical skill…
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The Boomtown Rats celebrate their 50th Anniversary with 12 theatre shows, including a special London date, plus exclusive documentary screening! Get ready to celebrate 50 Years of The Boomtown Rats, fronted by Sir Bob Geldof, with an unforgettable tour! They hit the road October and November 2025 for a series of 12 exhilarating live theatre concerts…
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The latest track to drop from ebullient ravey band Fat Dog is Peace Song – arriving just in time for, yes, Xmas, and that’s our first mention of it this for this year. Director James Ogram oversees the video with the band starting out in the pub just before an apocalyptic announcement on TV… and…
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