Taylor Swift
folklore
EMI
Last week, an unsuspecting section of the music listening public more… “Taylor Swift”
Jonny B Grey
Remembering Scott Hutchison
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It seems more than a little surreal to be sitting in a Philadelphia coffee shop as I write this one year on. more… “Jonny B Grey”
Doves
Edinburgh Picture House
Sunday 8th August
As the lights dim, and the torch flashes from stage to sound desk, I can honestly say I have not been this excited about a gig in Edinburgh for a long while. more… “Doves”
Shonen Knife
Super Group
Damnably
Recently chosen by Matt Groening to play at his All Tomorrows Parties event, Japanese pop punk legends Shonen Knife have finally released their 2009 album ‘Super Group’ in the UK more… “Shonen Knife”
The Scottish Enlightenment
Pascal EP
Armellodie
Having arrived on the Scottish music scene in 2007 with the excellent single ‘Eyes’ The Scottish Enlightenment have since undertaken somewhat of a hiatus more… “The Scottish Enlightenment”
The National
High Violet
4AD
To some, High Violet may be considered the “difficult second album” by US troubadours The National as the 2007 album Boxer was most people’s introduction to this sublime band (this writer included). more… “The National”
Lost Boy! AKA Jim Kerr
Shadowland
earMUSIC
As a closet fan of Simple Minds I was expecting a departure of sorts from Jim Kerr on this side project. more… “Lost Boy! AKA Jim Kerr”
Local Natives
unknown pleasures
interview with John Paul Mason
Almost a year ago today, like many music fans around the world I was eagerly anticipating the annual SXSW festival and what new delights it would serve up for the ears. more… “Local Natives”