The spectacle of a filmmaker being violently ambushed by his subject is a compelling way for any documentary to begin; this is exactly what happens in the first minutes of ‘Beware of Mr Baker’ as legendary rock drummer Ginger Baker… Continue Reading
It’s not often that a gig for such a gifted performer is so intimate that one receives a light ridiculing from said performer before the show has even begun. Alas, this was my experience of Manchester-based Liz Green’s appearance at… Continue Reading
With his stating of Leonard Cohen as an influence along with comparisons to the folky sounds of such acts as Bon Iver, one can be forgiven for expecting a rather more conventional singer/songwriter experience upon attending a show by 24… Continue Reading
After the success of 2002’s Bowling For Columbine and the controversial “We live in fictitious times” speech he delivered in protest against President Bush’s new war in Iraq at the 2003 Academy Awards, Michael Moore became something of a cultural… Continue Reading
Review By Scott Hammond – London-based 5 piece Brother & Bones, with the diligence of a somewhat indefatigable touring schedule, have made a commendable ascent that reached its zenith with a headline show at Kings Cross’ Scala less than a… Continue Reading
Review By Scott Hammond – The brothers Radke are all instantly recognisable as they stand amongst the scant group of early-comers during first support act Lyger’s set. The distinctive dreadlocks, afro-mohawk and more conventional ‘fro, belonging to the 3… Continue Reading