Sky Larkin
Antibodies
Witchita
It’s an absolute joy to listen to this band. Indeed, it’s a complete joy to listen to any band which are simply excellent at what they do. more… “Sky Larkin”
We Were Promised Jetpacks
These Four Walls
Fatcat
Well, first I have to apologise to everyone concerned with this review. more… “We Were Promised Jetpacks”
Dinosaur Jr
Farm
Some things in music remain a constant. Justin Timberlake will always try to copy the late Michael Jackson. That new Linkin Park song will be the same as the last one. more… “Dinosaur Jr”
Debutant / 85 Bears / Elks
Aberdeen The Tunnels
Wed 3rd May
Some gigs you go to just because you’re told it’ll be good. You maybe know who’s putting it on, or one of the acts playing, and you’re assured that you’ll like it. more… “Debutant / 85 Bears / Elks”
Lady GaGa
Poker Face
Interscope
Ah, now. This is difficult. On the one hand, it would be really predictable for me to slate this. more… “Lady GaGa”
Oppressed By The Line
Kiku
Drifting Falling
This is an interesting one. Before I started reviewing music, I didn’t realise the full extent of travelling on music. more… “Oppressed By The Line”
Rob McCulloch
Wandering
Gladrag
This would soundtrack a terrible sitcom. The sitcom would star Martin Clunes as the bumbling family man, trying to do the best he can to entertain the needs of his teenage son more… “Rob McCulloch”
Forever
Forever
Happy Happy Birthday To Me
The press release makes me excited. I’m beginning to think of really fast NY punk like early Yeah Yeah Yeahs more… “Forever”
Dan Black
Alone
A&M
Dan Black is a trendy young man. His electro-pop is based in Paris, a city of ultimate coolness. I’d know, I have a calendar filled with pictures of the city, and let’s face it, I’m pretty cool*. more… “Dan Black”
Helene
Heliotrope
Owl
This girl’s voice is captivating. It’s a soothing delivery, but it has an edge to it, which removes it from the likes of Katie Melua who couldn’t be less edgy. more… “Helene”