I love SXSW. I’ve done four Austin SXSWs. When I go, I do the whole thing, SXSW Education, Interactive, Film
Category: Rock
I wonder what Billy Butlin would have thought of Rockaway Beach? Would he have liked it? I suspect not. But
As it was Independent Venue week I headed across to my own local venue, The Horn, to catch the Asylums.
As I was in London, I thought I’d pop along to the Lexington for an afternoon gig by Iceage. They’re
I’ve said this before, I don’t think there’s a better live band around at the moment than the Savages and
Tonight I put on my flares, tank top, grew my hair long and headed back to the 1970s for two
A decent evening of music at the Horn. I’ve seen the he Graveltones a few times. They’re a great simple
As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, Rough Trade have hosted a few evening gigs. Tonight’s was at Rough Trade
With so many venues closing due to noise complaints. Tonight’s event at the Roundhouse was to raise money for the
A second sell-out night with Black Honey at the Lexington and it’s clear the band have what it takes to
I’ve been really unlucky this year. I’ve missed several opportunities to catch The Kills. They played two sets at SXSW,
Who’d have thought it? The Slaves playing the Horn! Well, I would, because they played here before. But it’s unusual
An evening of experimental music in the company of Thurston Moore at Rough Trade to celebrate the release of the
A double header formed the backbone of my weekend walk. With a stroll up to the Moth club from Kings
I’ve not been to a Hackney Wonderland yet. It always seems too expensive for the number of venues and the
Managed to catch a few bands at the free Strong Islands Recordings all-dayer at the Shacklewell Arms. I’d gone along
An interesting day. I’d spent the afternoon at a fascinating BBC Proms at the Roundhouse inside the Ron Arad 360
I’ve seen Mothers a few times this year. Their album is fantastic and they’re a great live band. So tonight
Day of new music for me at the Shacklewell. Highlight for me was Porridge Radio.
Some friends at Bandstand Busking mentioned that Kitty, Daisy and Lewis were playing just down the road. I’ve seen them
After the Cult of Dom Keller gig at Rough Trade, I headed along to the Old Blue Last to catch
Only two bands on tonight’s bill at the excellent Moths Club. Opening the evening were Bonfire Nights who played a
Josh T Pearson’s one of my favourite artists. I stumbled upon him at SXSW in 2011. Since then, I’ve tried