Gigs of 2014, part two

Sunday, June 15th, 2014

Finishing up the gigs of late-May, bleeding in to the start of June, has an interesting mix of bands and genres. In general, it's still good to get out to gigs, but sometimes, if I'm not fully motivated, it can feel a bit of a chore. Speedy Ortiz, Empty Pools at ...

Gigs of 2010-ish

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

It looks like back in 2010 I was still endeavouring to write a review for gigs the day after I attended them, the habit tailing off towards the end of the year. I find it difficult to be thorough and timely, particularly if I don't have much to say, probably ...

Gigs of 2011, part one

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

I have been remiss in reviewing gigs I've been to for quite a while now. I have wanted to keep them timely and accurate, jotting down notes on my tube journey home to write a review the next day, but external pressures don't always make that possible, nor do I ...

China Drum syndrome

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Too long ago I consider telling my China Drum story, and now seems like an appropriate time. Many years ago, for two or three years in a row Radio 1 held a week of gigs for new bands and artists, broadcasting the music live. The best and brightest of new ...