‘More News from Nowhere’ is taken from the austere Antipodeans 14th album, Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! – the single version’s time being scythed by half, but losing none of its potency as a result. more… “Nick and Cave & The Bad Seeds”
It was set to be an interesting night, with an odd juxtaposition of stylistically different bands all previewing new material and bringing their own brand of Rock and pop sensibilities to the table. more… “CSS / Futureheads / MGMT”
It has been 10 years since Portishead (Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons, Adrien Utley) last toured and released a record (Roseland NYC Live), and a staggering 14 years since the release of their debut Dummy, widely considered to be the zenith of their career. Due to the strength of the record, they won the Mercury Music prize, ended up headlining festivals, gaining critical acclaim and a popularity that made Portishead along with other artists synonymous with the “Bristol Sound” ubiquitous throughout the 90s. more… “Portishead / A Hawk and A Hacksaw”