After a three-year musical hiatus during which an exhausted Stella Donnelly was dropped by Secretly Canadian – the U.S label which first brought her lyrically caustic indie folk to prominence – the Welsh Australian singer-songwriter returned last November with the… Continue Reading
In releasing Songs for Other People’s Weddings in September last year, Gothenberg singer-songwriter Jens Lekman provided a concept album inspired by his many years of performing as a wedding singer. Thus, this current tour in support of the album is… Continue Reading
Symbolism alluding to the themes which pervade Phoenix singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrew’s 9th studio album Valentine – released just last month – bedeck tonight’s stage; there are three heart-shaped balloons, triple swells of pink lighting, and a series of dove… 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
To reference an obscure fan club record from 1967 – and thus cement my bona fides as an insufferable Beatles nerd – Christmas time is here again. And, as per what is now a longstanding ritual, it’s that time of… Continue Reading
New York industrial noise innovators Model/Actriz are a notorious live force. Forming at the Berklee College of Music in 2016, they have only released two albums: 2023’s electrifying Dogsbody and this year’s more melodic – but equally urgent – Pirouette.… Continue Reading
Making ingress to tonight’s venue offers up a most unexpected utterance from a middle-aged lady walking in the opposite direction toward security staff at the entrance. “Hi, I’m here with my daughter and I’m a bit bored, do you mind… Continue Reading
It’s the final night of The Divine Comedy’s UK tour and Neil Hannon – frontman, songwriter and only constant member since the band’s inception in 1989 – arrives on stage looking dapper in a dark suit, neatly brushed hairdo and… Continue Reading