Another jaunt to the capital for a late afternoon, early evening gig in a more unusual setting. After the joys of the Fence Homegame pre-season back in February I was quite excited about this show more… “Saint Jude’s Infirmary / Zoey Van Goey”
I’ve just finished reading Travis Eldborough’s rather enjoyable history of the vinyl LP, The Long-Player Goodbye more… “Gemma Garmeson”
The name, Morton Valence, and the sleeve, a seedy tribute to Bonnie and Clyde, seem to suggest this album might be a piece of Americana re-imagined in the English suburbs. more… “Morton Valence”
Technicolour Wilderness is one of these rather beautiful surprises that are occasionally sprung upon you. In this case, an album and band that appeared all bedraggled and unannounced on my doorstep begging for attention before ending up taking over my stereo and heart for days at a time. more… “Candythief”
What a fun, lovely way to spend a Saturday. A daytrip to Edinburgh to catch Found and The Red Well, whose recent releases on Fence Records had been thrilling me for a few weeks now. more… “Fence Records Homegame Pre-Season Friendly”
Over two albums and a handful of singles Edinburgh based Found have carved out a niche as experimental artists with big pop hearts. more… “Found”
Many independent record labels are intrinsically linked with a core identity and sound, from Factory to 4AD to Sup Pop, and, for many people, Fence are no different. more… “The Red Well”
I’ve witnessed The Wildhouse more times than I care to recall. At times they’ve been stunning, at others less so, but, of late, this incarnation has simply been sublime. more… “Altres / The Wildhouse”
As a rule I’ve always deliberately avoided reformations like the plague. Be it the Velvet Underground, The Stooges, Sex Pistols, whoever, I’ve kept my distance, stuck my fingers in my ears and sang ‘la-la-la’ loudly over any attempts to get me to even give it a try. more… “Magazine / Ipso Facto”
Aah it’s so good to have them back even if they haven’t really ever gone away. And in such bloody good form as well. more… “Saint Jude’s Infirmary”