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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Favourite Days, the brand new Liverpool festival, adds new names to its roster. On 7 November, The Howlers will headline the Kaz Stockroom. The London desert-rockers have carved out a fierce reputation as one of the UK’s most thrilling live acts. The following night, Arxx bring their unpredictable and enthralling prowess to town. Bag a ticket for Jacaranda Baltic…
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It was a beautifully sunny All Points East festival at Victoria Park for the final Friday – with Sofia Kortesis, Pixies, Joe Goddard, Newdad, Jockstrap, Nation of Language, Floating Points, Monobloc, Dove Ellis, Astral Bakers, Vagabon, The Kills and more. LCD Soundsystem headlined with a performance that combined power and emotion. All Points East festival,…
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To celebrate 20 years since The Go! Team’s classic album Thunder, Lightning, Strike, the band have asked a range of artists they love and admire to remix, rework and refashion tracks from the album, with a new one being released monthly. Following on from the likes of Cornershop, Louie Zong, lilien rosarian and CV Vision, next up is Los Bitchos, who provide…
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The sun bathed the opening concert of the South Facing festival series in a golden glow. The crowd stepped up to the occasion bedecked in their finery, ready to party in the park to a run of DJs, with Grace Jones closing the evening with her visually and aurally stunning show. Much missed was Roisin…
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Photos from Kaleidoscope festival at Alexandra Palace and Park, north London. ‘R’ Voices Choir, Huey Morgan the Fun Lovin’ Criminal, Antony Szmierek, The Go! Team, Soul II Soul, Ministry of Sound Classical. At the Fringe Stage, Brian Blessed entertained the crowds. At Cloud 10, Kaleidoscope’s dance arena at the top of the Palace, pictured are…
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Ghostpoet, aka Obaro Ejimiwe, is gifted with a sublimely expressive voice and an ability to convey sentiment with his lyrics. Confusion, anguish, despair and thoughts about the world are conveyed powerfully. I didn’t manage to see him perform till 2021 when he appeared at Green Man festival. He was in the cavernous, dark Far Out…
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Following the announcement of his forthcoming album POPS, Canadian songwriter and artist Matthew Tavares, aka Matty, formerly of BadBadNotGood, returns with a new double single release Madly / Around the World Madly possesses an understated charm, exuding a feel-good, summery warmth that instantly pulls you in. The hypnotic energy from the drums and the smooth chord progression combine to propel…
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The inaugural Brighton Psych Fest has plenty of excitement in store, with some of the most compelling acts on the live circuit right now and it takes place across several of Brighton’s most iconic and beloved venues including Concorde 2, The Hope & Ruin, The Green Door Store and The Prince Albert. The festival has…
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Sunday: Oneda, My Bad Sister, Clara Mann, Katherine Priddy, English Teacher, The Orb, Dry Cleaning, Bodega, Ferocious Dog, Dinasaur Jr.,Big Special, Desperate Journalist, Amyl and the Sniffers all played. The Bearded Theory ‘family Sunday’ tradition lives on, and those in fancy dress gather around the main stage for the judging (winners are awarded two tickets…
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