(Photo by Nicole Miller) In many ways, New York City is the place to be if you are an aspiring electronic dance-punk band. From the experimental synths pioneered by bands such as Silver Apples and Suicide in the late 60s… Continue Reading
In the 1970s, WITCH (an acronym – or backronym – for We Intend to Cause Havoc) were Zambia’s most popular band. Blending the traditional sounds of garage rock with African rhythm and blues, the legendary group released five albums through… Continue Reading
Though Joshua Idehen has been releasing music for upwards of 15 years, he has only achieved relative fame quite recently. Throughout the 2010’s, the British-born Nigerian poet worked with bands such as LV, Sons of Kemet, and The Comet is… Continue Reading
As we draw ever closer to summer, it’s time for the fifth instalment of Bristol’s Outer Town Festival. Spread across 10 stages in the Old Market area, over 60 acts – ranging from industrial noise to triphop to smart indie… Continue Reading
It’s been 28 years since Mogwai released their first album, the ferocious Mogwai Young Team, and just over 30 years since they formed. Though they have consistently flown slightly under the radar, the Glaswegian post-rockers have quietly built one of… Continue Reading
Sergio Sayeg (aka Sessa) is one of the most compelling figures in contemporary Brazilian music. Inspired by late-70’s Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) legends such as Erasmo Carlos, as well as esteemed luminaries from the Tropicalia movement like Caetano Veloso, the… Continue Reading
Tonight is somewhat of an unconventional offering from South London’s avant-pop outfit Insecure Men. To the surprise of the audience, bandleader Saul Adamczewski arrives alone on stage. Kitted in a canvas cargo jumpsuit, reflective sunglasses, and cap, he sits down… Continue Reading
As I stand amidst the crowd tonight, waiting for legendary acid-country supergroup Alabama 3 to take the stage, I can’t help but feel a little out of place. Borne out of the mid-90s Brixton acid scene, the A3 have been… Continue Reading