Dan Sartain originally emerged as one of the better acts to come out of the surge in stripped-back roots music that was so spectacularly spearheaded by the White Stripes. The Birmingham, Alabama man was deemed a “rockabilly troubadour” with his… Continue Reading
In attempting to give an honest appraisal of First Aid Kit, the fact that there is a member of the Fix collective who is such a die hard fan that he saunters around Bristol wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the sisters… Continue Reading
Donegal mix master Colpey Calling selects his new Track of the Week, as well as the Best Track You’ve Never Heard. Track of the Week Vessel – “Red Sex” (2014) This is an incredible track, it is organic, intimate and haunting… Continue Reading
As time has gone by, Will Self has become more and more of a professional controversialist, a self proclaimed expert in all things, and in particular himself. His recent attack on George Orwell (the “Supreme Mediocrity”) was so wide of the… Continue Reading
Describing themselves as “from Earth”, Manchester three piece Mazes have been using the years since they formed in 2009 to put together a considerable back catalogue of driving pop-punk. Combining with great effectiveness the West Coast fuzzy surf guitar licks… Continue Reading
Donegal mix master Colpey Calling selects his new Track of the Week, as well as the Best Track You’ve Never Heard. Track of the Week Roman Flügel – “Wilkie” (2014) I like it – I like it a lot! A… Continue Reading
Tiny Ruins, formed as a solo project by New Zealand’s Hollie Fullbrook in 2009, has now emerged fully formed as a trio, complemented by bassist Cass Basil and drummer Alexander Freer. Tonight’s gig at Bristol’s floating Grain Barge sees the… Continue Reading
It may be September, and the long, hazy days of Summer behind us, but considering the sunshine we are set to be bathed in for the rest of the week, our Artist of the Week is UK DJ duo Psychemagik.… Continue Reading