Link to home page

Author Archive

Woodenbox with a Fistful of Fivers

By • Jun 17th, 2010 • Category: gigs, jrgigs

The Stow College record label Electric Honey has, over the years, brought to our ears many delights from bands such as Belle and Sebastian, Wake the President, Biffy Clyro and now Woodenbox.



Blood Red Shoes / Underground Railroad

By • Apr 3rd, 2010 • Category: gigs

Underground Railroad are onstage as I arrive, an eye-pleasing three-piece from Paris, who live in London.



Frightened Rabbit

By • Dec 24th, 2009 • Category: jrwee, short players

This has a lilting, rhythmic feel, Scottish folk traditions, enveloped in an uplifting sentiment.



Ming Ming and the Ching Chings

By • Oct 29th, 2009 • Category: jrwee, short players

The raucous and relentless energy of ‘Show Off’ is exactly reminiscent of their amazing live shows, a high-energy race to the finish with polished percussive interjections and frenetic vocals.



The Stark Palace

By • Sep 25th, 2009 • Category: jrwee, short players

I love The Stark Palace. With Roger Simian (of Dawn of the Replicants fame)and Cameron Jack, it’s always the whole hog, the real deal.