Music of 2012, part four

Sunday, February 17th, 2013

I was aiming to get this final review of my 2012 music purchases out for the end of January, in a bid to make it somewhat timely, but again have fallen behind schedule. That's okay, though, as January has been pretty dry and I don't have any new music to ...

Music of 2011, part two

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

It's September already, and although normally tardy with my new music reviews I think the generally lacklustre recent purchases, and a malaise about finding new bands, better explains my reluctance to scribble down my thoughts. There's a gem hidden away in this selection too, so it's not all bad. And ...

Music of 2010, part one

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Half-way through the year already and I have yet to review any new music I've bought. It's time to rectify the situation. The first album I buy is surprisingly influenced by a television advert, which reminds me that I quite like Delphic's single Doubt. It's the start of the ...

Music of 2008: the new

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

In this review of the music I listened to in 2008 I look back on bands who released their debut or second album last year, or were completely new to me. The Ting Tings had a huge hit with That's Not My Name, drawing a trememdous buzz for the duo. ...

Weekend, CDs and tickets

Monday, September 8th, 2008

This weekend found me in the centre of London again, which makes three trips in to town in three weeks. The first trip I had planned to meet up with a friend for a birthday lunch but had managed to get my dates wrong. It still suited me ...