23 March 2015 Sun Ra Arkestra exist to continue the incredible legacy of Sun Ra, the prolific jazz composer, band leader and afrofuturist. Fusing Egyptian history (hence the appropriation of his alter ego in favour of his birth name… Continue Reading
23rd March 2015 TIP OF THE WEEK What: …In the Middle With You by Hagit Yakira Dance // Where: Circomedia // When: Thurs 26th March (7.30pm) // Cost: £10/£8 This poignant piece delves in the nature of human experience. At times light and… Continue Reading
Artist: Portico Who are they? Portico are the re-invention of Portico Quartet, the Mercury-nominated outfit stripped of Nick Mulvey, player of the distinctive hang percussion instrument, whose flourishing recent solo career has arguably overtaken that of his previous band. Portico had replaced Mulvey… Continue Reading
3 March 2015 This Is The Kit is the project of Kate Stables, whose third album Bashed Out (released 6 April) secures her position of one of the brighter lights in contemporary folk. Hailing from Winchester, Kate lived in Bristol… Continue Reading
Hiss Golden Messenger are an American duo, MC Taylor and Scott Hirsch, formed by the pair in the Tar Heel State of North Carolina. Having both been members of hardcore punk outfit Ex-Ignota, with the formation of Hiss Golden Messenger… Continue Reading
22nd January 2015 Music is possibly the greatest form of escapism that we possess. It allows us a brief release from whatever reality we are confronted with, and transports us to wherever it may care to take us. So while a bitter winter… Continue Reading
London-based collective Ibibio Sound Machine have been bringing West African funk to the ears of clubbers for a while now, combining it with modern electro and disco beats to electrifying effect. Fronted by first-generation Nigerian Eno Williams – whose mother’s native… Continue Reading
Review by Abby Render – As She Keeps Bees enter the stage for their gig at the Lantern at Colston Hall, Jessica Larrabee’s quirky disjointed chatter with the seated audience creates the vibe of an awkward family event in a… Continue Reading