W.H. Lung and Pem at Islington Assembly Hall, 21st November 2024. Even the capacious stage at Islington Assembly Hall looked a little too small to contain Joe Evans, W.H. Lung’s enigmatic vocalist. Whether launching himself over to the barrier or doing his sideways crab style dance manoeuvre, he’s a passionate, high energy front man. The songs…
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Magnetic Skies’ vinyl album launch for their first album Empire Falling, took place at venue 229 London, based at Great Portland Street. With synth-rich anthemic tracks that radiate an emotional landscape from euphoria to darkness, the band’s tracks are enhanced by powerful synths and Simon Kent’s vocal prowess. The band opened with Fading Lights, following…
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Some bands are meant to be seen live and W H Lung is right up there. The energy that bounces from stage to crowd and back again is electric, especially with dynamic and expressive front man Jo Evans prowling the stage. For their third album, Every Inch of Earth Pulsates, it’s that live experience that…
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A Phildel gig is a rare thing indeed and when they do happen, you can be sure of experiencing something original and multi-sensory. This latest show was an immersive experience replete with detail and surprise touches – we escaped to the woods with Phildel, her children handing out aromatic leaves for therapeutic effect and biscuits…
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Ahead of the release of their second album Emita Ox on September 13th via Frenchkiss Records, the young New York-based trio Hello Mary have started a run of shows in the UK. Their first was at End of the Road where they absolutely nailed it on stage and the crowd’s reaction and ensuing merch queue hinted…
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Joe Goddard just released his new album Harmonics Remixed on 22nd August. It features new track Weave plus remixes from the likes of Black Science Orchestra, Cosmodelica, East Coast Love Affair and Hilit Kolet. The twelve-inch release is set for October 25th Apart from an upcoming UK tour, he is also playing London’s All Points East…
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An announcement by indie-synthy five-piece band W H Lung is always something to celebrate and this latest missive will bring their fans great joy. It’s bumper good news: a single, an album, a video and some live shows. The band unveil their third and latest album on 18th October on Melodic, which is called, rather majestically,…
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We’re adding some welcome festival news updates… Forwards Bristol There’s a new headliner at Bristol’s Forwards festival. FORWARDS has revealed that UNDERWORLD has been added to the Sunday bill for the 2024 festival lineup following their international tour. This will be UNDERWORLD’s only Bristol performance for 2024. A replacement for Maribou State is soon to be announced…
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The Wedding Present celebrate the 35th anniversary of their seminal album Bizarro, and will be performing it live and in full at shows this autumn. They will also play hits from their back catalogue. The shows will see the David Gedge-led indie legends performing a 90-minute set that will include the 1989 album, together with…
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It’s not been easy to get to see the rousing Americana band Seafoam Green play live, but Dave O’Grady and Muireann McDermott Long made two appearances in London last weekend. They headlined a packed out Lexington (good to see the place so full on a Monday night) and they really rocked. The lineup also included…
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