8 May 2015 In 2014, Alex Gibney’s biopic Finding Fela provided a compelling insight into the chaotic and debauched life of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, an account of musical brilliance, political dissidence and rampant hedonism. A complex fusion of funk,… Continue Reading
Song: I WonderArtist: The GantsYear: 1967 A little known 60s garage rock band from Mississippi, The Gants provided an infectious burst of breezy two minute pop with their 1967 B-side ‘I Wonder’; a song that, like the band, has since… Continue Reading
5 May 2015 Who is that? Maribou State is the duo of Chris David and Liam Ivory, who grew up in the same village in Hertfordshire and established themselves as a band while at university in Leeds. What’s their sound?… Continue Reading
4th May 2015 It’s that time again. When “cynical” teens are lamented for “not engaging with politics”, the elderly are criticised for voting (I mean how dare they!!) and politicians are criticised for…well doing their job. So as the tightest… Continue Reading
2nd May 2015 After the positive critical reception of 2012’s Get Disowned and their acquiring of a record deal with flagship independent label Saddle Creek Records towards the end of 2014, the time seemed ripe for Philadelphia indie… Continue Reading
1 May 2015 This week we welcomed Bristol boss Nick Young with an hour long mix of everything from hip hop to house. Kicking things off, however, Colpey Calling treated us to an all-vinyl collection of treats. Tracklist Colpey Calling… Continue Reading
30th April 2015 Belfast’s finest ASIWYFA and loop-rock support Mylets were caught under the lens of Will Fahy at Bristol’s Marble Factory. [gallery_bank type=”images” format=”masonry” title=”true” desc=”false” responsive=”true” animation_effect=”shake” album_title=”true” album_id=”38″] [advps-slideshow optset=”1″]
30th April 2015 Watching And So I Watch You From Afar (ASIWFA) really is like being in a post-rock tumble dryer. Tossed and turned from this side to side, it’s a choppy but pleasantly warm experience that leaves you feeling… Continue Reading