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Review: The Libertines – All Quiet On the Eastern Esplanade
When the release of a new album by The Libertines was announced back in October it felt like receiving an unexpected call from an old friend that you haven’t seen for years (well, nine years to be exact since the release of ‘Anthems for a Doomed Youth’). Like anyone in those moments, it’s just nice to hear that your mate is doing alright and anything else seems like a bonus.
Review: Blu DeTiger – All I Ever Want Is Everything
The self-produced debut album from New York’s homegrown talent Blu DeTiger is exactly what you’d expect – combining relatability with danceability.
Bill Ryder-Jones – Chalk, Brighton
Bill Ryder-Jones brought an effortless intimacy down to the south coast for the latest leg of his tour for his new album Iechyd Da ( ‘cheers’ in Welsh).
Review: Nadine Shah – Filthy Underneath
It feels beyond comprehension for one person to have gone through so much in such a short space of time. Grief, addiction, recovery, the breakdown of her marriage and an attempted suicide, but Nadine Shah, on her fifth album Filthy Underneath, continues her offering to skillyfully master bold, yet humorous storytelling, which although difficult to listen to at times, is neither glorifying nor crass, but profound and honest.
Yard Act – UEA, Norwich
The “post-punk poster boys”, Yard Act, kicked off their ‘Dream Job’ tour in Norwich on Wednesday. Recently reviewed by the local rock legend, The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins, he called them “f*cking awesome” and praised lead singer James Smith’s lyricism as “bullet-proof”. The fans were left with no doubt that this show would be “ace, top, mint” etc.
Review: Yard Act – Where’s My Utopia?
The self-titled “post-punk poster boys” Yard Act have returned with a fresh serving of tongue-in-cheek melancholia in their sophomore album, ‘Where’s my Utopia?’.
Review: Bleachers ‘Bleachers’
Bleachers, the latest band bringing the best of stylish American alternate rock from New Jersey, have returned with their fourth Self-Titled record. Fronted by Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter and record producer Jack Antonoff, the band once again disposed of the musical norms and have pieced together a soulful and unique release.
Miles Kane – Electric Ballroom, Camden
Miles Kane, a true staple in British indie-rock music. Miles finished his tour in the capital this weekend with two nights at Camden’s Electric Ballroom, selling out the Friday night and near capacity on the Saturday. After supporting Arctic Monkeys in Ireland, the intimate gigs, the hugely popular record store meet and greets, this tour has allowed Miles to showcase his 5th studio album 'One Man Band' (which reached number 5 in the Official UK Album Charts).
Review: Idles – Tangk
For me, being asked if I want to listen to Tangk, the new Idles record, is like being asked in a pub if I want a Yorkshire pudding with my roast dinner. It’s an instant yes, no hesitation. A yes which brings with it a heightened sense of anticipation for the meal to come and a knowledge that the world has just got slightly better. But, what if that Yorkshire pudding comes and it’s just a bit rubbish? One of those slightly burnt, dried up like a husk, end of the day ones? Could Tangk, Idles fifth album, be one of those? Excitement can bring its own, looming sense of concern…
Declan McKenna – Trowbridge Civic Centre
What Happened to the Beach, the newest record from Mercury Prize winning singer-songwriter Declan McKenna, has finally arrived in the ears of music lovers worldwide, and to celebrate, its being taken on tour!