It’s a welcome wonder when relatively new local musicians start to suddenly cause a lot of noise. This particular band has already swept up devotions of indie ears all over America and the home crowds are taking notice too. more… “The Twilight Sad”
Before they even pick up their instruments, there are some bands you just KNOW are going to entertain you. They exude a collective aura of professionalism. As the three hirsute individuals took to the stage, even those in the Barfly who were unaware of their individual musical pedigrees must have appreciated this. more… “Future Of The Left”
So as the ever expanding festival season rounds an corner and gets the finish line in site (although, there’s still a few interesting things on the horizon), it’s time for the inaugural Connect Festival – DF‘s much vaunted grown-up version of T In The Park. more… “Connect Festival day 2 (at least, some of it)”
There’s been a lot said about Connect – and not just from the organisers either, a welter of press that would make you imagine that Rupert Murdoch, SMG and Mirror Group had set it up rather than it being a DF production. more… “Connect Festival – day 1”
Begrudgingly esteemed by many a musical anorak as one of the “better” guitar bands of recent years, Franz Ferdinand are apparently amidst a departure from said style in favour of a more experimental sound. more… “Franz Ferdinand”
In one of the most eagerly-anticipated nights at the Arches in a long time, Justice played to a sell-out crowd, bringing with them their unique brand of rock-infused dance music. more… “Justice”
It was the biggest news on the indie ‘scene’ of 2005; the unexpected reformation of Dinosaur Jr’s original members. The release of Beyond earlier this year, another surprise to many, signalled that for the first time in almost 20 years the band would be touring new material, a daunting prospect in the eyes of some fans, more… “Dinosaur Jr”
Opening for Richard Hawley could be considered something of a daunting task – you are playing to a crowd who are as devoted as a football support, add to that the fact that few if any have heard your songs and it could get on top of you. more… “Kate Walsh”
Miss The Occupier always seem to be opening when I see them. And tonight, they’re taking the stage so early that even the obligatory bunch of mates haven’t had the chance to turn up yet. Never daunted by such trivialities, they always give good gig. more… “Come In Tokyo/Miss the Occupier”
Sushi isn’t necessarily made with raw fish; Scunner could well be, who knows? To many they are probably just as inconceivable a concept! The anarchic Vaudevillians appear tonight surrounded by fishy spectators in the city centre’s Miso, and the Manga style graphics and comic book colours suit frontman Paul Puppet’s oeuvre entirely. more… “Scunner”