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Cloud Nothings at Spanky Van Dykes, Nottingham, Wed 23 Feb
Although touring as a four-piece, Cloud Nothings is essentially the project of Ohio native Dylan Baldi, and while his bashfully nervous demeanour takes half the set to vanquish, there's something gratifyingly innocent about his scuzzy, lo-fi punk pop musings that sets him apart from most other C86 revivalists on the block.»
Weekend, Dignan Porch, Trogons at Brixton The Windmill, Lambeth, Sat 12 Feb
Ever since debut long player Sports announced its arrival in extremely loud fashion last October DiS has been waiting for the opportunity to see (and hear) its creators perform in the flesh.»
Crystal Castles, Magnetic Man, Everything Everything, The Vaccines at Rock City, Nottingham, Tue 08 Feb
Over the years, the NME tour has proved to be one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the live music calendar. This year's lineup is certainly not a predictable one by anyone's standards but it definitely won't go down as one of the NME's most memorable tours either. As one bloke in earshot put it: "Have you ever listened to paint dry? Well you have now!"»
Emma Pollock, Olivemoon at BeCool, Barcelona, Sat 12 Feb
Emma Pollock and her band play a fantastic, intimate show in Barcelona, ably supported by local act Olivemoon.»
Esben and The Witch, Trophy Wife, Spotlight Kid at The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Sat 05 Feb
2011 couldn't have started any better for Esben And The Witch if they'd planned it themselves. This time last year still relatively unknown outside of their native Brighton, the giant leap they've made to headlining 500+ capacity venues on the back of one recently released album, while being a remarkable achievement in itself, carries an almighty sack of potential pitfalls with it.»
Deer Tick at Sidecar, Barcelona, Mon 31 Jan
Deer Tick make for loud, messy but compelling viewing in Barcelona's packed-out Sidecar.»
Sad Day For Puppets at Bodega Social Club, Nottingham, Fri 04 Feb
The biggest criticism of Sad Day For Puppets is that at times they seem almost too nice and pleasant to grab the bull by the horns and create an identity of their own.»
Gonzales at Borderline, London, South East England, Sun 06 Feb
“I love playing on Sunday,” gibes Canadian sonic polymath Chilly Gonzales. “You’ve already taken all of your drugs, so I have you right where I want you: almost sober.” The audience titters, even though he is selling them a little short. »
Band of Horses, Mojave 3, Goldheart Assembly at Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Mon 31 Jan
Cast members of Emmerdale and Hollyoaks rub shoulders with bearded ATP veterans and latecomers schooled by Kings Of Leon's earliest exertions but left floundering by the execrable Only By The Night and Come Around Sundown. It's a mix and match crowd but one that exemplifies Band Of Horses obvious crossover potential.»
Maps & Atlases, Gallops, Lady North at Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, Sun 30 Jan
Over the past five years Chicago four-piece Maps & Atlases have escaped math rock’s claws and advanced as a band lacking any obvious hole for a pigeon to reside. »
The Cult at Rock City, Nottingham, Tue 25 Jan
Judging by the stream of ticketless punters outside haggling with touts, it seems like demand has far exceeded supply.»
Sonic Youth, The Pop Group at Manchester Academy, , Thu 30 Dec
Notoriously difficult, and often one of the most introverted bands ever likely to be witnessed, Sonic Youth as a live experience tends to stretch from the sublime to the ridiculous and occasionally downright confusing»
Gonjasufi at Rhythm Factory, Poplar, Thu 09 Dec
Before the gig even started, it had all the makings of a classic. Aside from the bitterly cold winter's night, a number of things »
Leftfield at Brixton Academy, Lambeth, Fri 03 Dec
The one-time ‘loudest band in the world’ no longer have it turned up to 11, but this revival has been no Spinal Tap self-parody either, and although they may be getting long in the tooth, Leftfield can still be as ferocious as the iconic shark’s teeth image on Leftism’s cover.»
Best Coast at King's Cross Scala, Islington, Wed 01 Dec
It’s all too polite, too inoffensive. »
The National, Phosphorescent at Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, Thu 25 Nov
While many of 2010's big hitters didn't exactly set the world alight in terms of producing their strongest recorded works to date, the steady ascendancy of The National has gathered momentum at its most frantic pace yet...»
Interpol, Surfer blood at Rock City, Nottingham, Wed 24 Nov
While it's always a pleasure to witness Interpol in the flesh, the fact their newer material almost pales into insignificance when placed shoulder to shoulder with the songs that brought them to people's attention many years ago must leave a cause for concern, not least in determining the next steps of their forseeable future.»
Micah P Hinson at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Lambeth, Sun 14 Nov
A night when brevity and restraint reign.»
Liars, Sian Alice Group at Heaven, London, South East England, Thu 11 Nov
There’s not a lot to report: good band with good live reputation plays good show in venue with famously good sound system. It’s always nice to be reminded, though.»
Gorillaz at The O2 Arena, London, Tue 16 Nov
Damon Albarn is quickly becoming for pop music what Miles Davis was to jazz, drawing the heroes of every genre to his creative vision like the most awesome magnet ever invented. »
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