Music of 2010, part three

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

A rip-roaring start to my third collection of 2010 music is the debut album from Sleigh Bells. I saw the band getting a fair amount of attention but, as with most new bands, never get around to listening to anything by them, despite finding a free track to download. I ...

Music of 2008: all the rest

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

In my final look back at the music I bought and listened to in 2008 I review everything left over after considering new bands and established acts. In the case of Best of... albums it rarely makes a difference what year they are bought, as they are essentially nuggets of nostalgia ...

I Am Kloot, London Koko

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Last night I headed in to the city for the I Am Kloot gig at Koko. I got to the venue early enough to see the support act, which turned out to be a solo performer with a guitar and mouth organ. I was a little wary that ...

The live experience

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

I saw an advertisement for Blitzen Trapper playing live soon, so I am off to get myself a ticket. I picked up their second album some time back, although I can't remember how I found out it had been released. The advertisement for their gig states that the ...