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Prince at Hop Farm, Tonbridge, Kent, Sun 03 Jul
For all the weirdness and unpredictability the man is in a league of his own. »
Owiny Sigoma Band at Cafe Oto, London, Mon 06 Jun
There’s no doubt that it’s the Kenyans that are the stars of this show, and that they had East London’s natives in the palms of their hands.»
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Fanzine at Birmingham HMV Institute, , Tue 14 Jun
Although perhaps surprising to the band themselves at any rate, that Belong found itself cited as one of 2011's most eagerly anticipated releases is testimony in itself to the unparallelled rise of ** from zineworld's nest kept secret to (pardon the pun) genuine "contenders".»
Tune-Yards, Thousands at Tunnels, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Tue 14 Jun
tUnE-yArDs are all about sheer abandon.»
The Heartbreaks at Spanky Van Dykes, Nottingham, Sat 04 Jun
Hailing from the Lancashire seaside resort of Morecambe, a town usurped in popularity by the neighbouring Southport and Blackpool respectively, The Heartbreaks simplistic musical creations depict a world where the faded glamour of the town they grew up in breeds escapism while kitchen sink dramas rule supreme.»
Caribou, Battles at Apollo, Manchester, Sat 04 Jun
A night that had the makings of a classic got stuck somewhere in the making.»
Sufjan Stevens at Royal Festival Hall, Lambeth, Thu 12 May
While this should be goofy, it’s not. It’s just glorious.»
Bill Callahan at Sala Bikini, Barcelona, Mon 23 May
It’s all about the delivery with Bill Callahan, and this evening he and his players deliver magnificently. »
Gang Gang Dance at XOYO, London, Mon 16 May
One of the most captivatingly original bands touring today. »
Die! Die! Die!, Flower of Zeus at Old Blue Last, London, South East England, Sun 08 May
A lesson in controlled aggression crossed with relentless acceleration.»
Wild Beasts, Summer Camp at Y Theatre, Leicester, Leicestershire, Mon 09 May
Today is a big day for Wild Beasts. Third album (and first since being overlooked by the Mercury judges nine months ago) Smother finally landed in record stores this morning, and only four songs into the set, Tom Fleming is already admitting it feels as though a huge weight has been lifted.»
Battles at ICA, London, Wed 20 Apr
Any nerves that may have been present in the group about stepping out from the shadow of Braxton were not evident in their manner. »
Live Review: ...Trail of Dead @ Electric Ballroom
Tao of the Dead has been received, almost across the entirety of the critical spectrum, as the Texan band’s finest work since their 2002 major label debut – and on the evidence presented here tonight, where ‘Summer of All Dead Souls’ cracks and sparks with every mercury-bubbling Kelvin felt when they’re ploughing through ‘Relative Ways’, ‘Will You Smile Again?’ and ‘Caterwaul’, it’s hard to argue against the blanket opinion. »
Cloud Control at Bodega Social, Nottingham, Sat 09 Apr
While comparisons with fellow antipodean exports The Temper Trap are inevitable, Cloud Control are part of a new broom sweeping across Australia's occasionally barren music scene alongside kindred spirits Tame Impala and The Jezebels.»
Meursault, Conquering Animal Sound, Jonnie Common at Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, Sat 02 Apr
A band that sounds like its time is now.»
Elbow at The O2 Arena, London, Tue 29 Mar
To continue to laud a group of seasoned, obviously talented musicians for sticking at it seems tantamount to congratulating Lionel Messi for being short.»
Wu Lyf at Bodega Social, Nottingham, Sun 20 Mar
If the impending rise of Brother marked the point where the hype machine jumped the shark in a style more accustomed to the impressive feats of Bob Beamon and Carl Lewis, the anti-hype stance of Manchester's WU LYF seems to have created an air of nonchalance if tonight's poor turnout is anything to go by.»
Deerhunter, Lower Dens at Oran Mor, Glasgow, Scotland, Mon 28 Mar
Make no mistake, this is a band at the height of its musical powers; a band that’s not scared to push beyond comfort zones or boundaries. »
Robyn at Roundhouse, London, South East England, Thu 03 Mar
You feel that had Robyn been on top form this would have been a superb evening out. As it is it’s merely a pretty decent one. »
Janelle Monáe, Cock 'n' Bull Kid at Roundhouse, London, South East England, Tue 01 Mar
A life affirming evening, full of fun and sheer spectacle»
Drowned in Manchester #15 – May 2013
armchair dancefloor 39: Mount Kimbie interview, Bobby Browser, Powell, Move D, Leon Vynehall...
DiS meets John Lydon - Part 1: The Man
DiS Does Singles 20.05.13: Paramore, Laura Marling, The Replacements
DiS joins the Music Alliance Pact + May 2013's global MAP compilation
Drowned in Bristol #12
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