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Michael Sumsion

The Smile: A Light For Attracting Attention – Review

May 16, 2022 by Michael Sumsion

The Smile

Twenty-five years on from the era-defining OK Computer, Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Nigel Godrich team up with Tom Skinner to conjure a plethora of arresting sonic thrills on their compelling and exhilarating debut as a cosmic-electronic supergroup. One of the resounding highlights of last year’s Glastonbury’s Live At Worthy Farm livestream was the out-of-the-blue … [Read more...] about The Smile: A Light For Attracting Attention – Review

The 30 Albums That Made 2021 (part 2)

December 24, 2021 by Michael Sumsion

Faye Webster

Michael Sumsion continues his list of this year's greatest albums with another 15 records. With a plethora of hard-hitting, warm, wonderful, and charismatic releases in 2021, it was impossible to keep the list short. Because of this, part 2 of The 30 Albums That Made 2021 brings us another 15 albums that were a joy to listen to in a year that needed music more than … [Read more...] about The 30 Albums That Made 2021 (part 2)

The 30 Albums That Made 2021 (part 1)

December 20, 2021 by Michael Sumsion

Cola Boyy

In his wide-ranging annual survey, Michael Sumsion revisits the defining releases of the past twelve months. The year of 2021 threw up a mixed bag of consummate thrills, jaded re-runs and playlist wonders. In the mainstream, punters craved the comfort of the familiar rather than off-kilter novelty; the most engaging music emanated from more obscure quarters. It was, however, … [Read more...] about The 30 Albums That Made 2021 (part 1)

Saint Etienne: Live at Alexandra Palace Theatre – Review

November 22, 2021 by Michael Sumsion

Saint Etienne

In which the supreme pop-collagists show themselves to be on top of their game, conjuring aural magic by sprinkling big hitters amongst their latest material. It’s now thirty years since Saint Etienne – Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell – beguiled the nation with the fresh-as-a-daisy patchwork sounds of their cinematic, imaginative and exuberant Foxbase Alpha … [Read more...] about Saint Etienne: Live at Alexandra Palace Theatre – Review

Matthew Halsall: Live at The Barbican, London – Review

November 6, 2021 by Michael Sumsion

Matthew Halsall

The gifted Mancunian trumpeter, polymath and bandleader plunders his gorgeous 2020 opus, Salute To The Sun, and revisits a smattering of old favourites in a sensational, stirring and sublime evening of cosmically infused jazz exploration. Whether as composer, producer, label founder, trumpeter or mentor, Matthew Halsall has become a venerable mainstay of the British jazz … [Read more...] about Matthew Halsall: Live at The Barbican, London – Review

Kings of Convenience: Live at The Royal Festival Hall

September 30, 2021 by Michael Sumsion

Kings of Convenience

Kings of Convenience return to the live scene and celebrate their newest album with shows at London's Royal Festival Hall. The Nordic folk-pop duo Kings of Convenience aka Erlend Oye and Eirik Glambek Boe don’t tend to tour very much and there was a hiatus of twelve years between their most recent albums, so their decision to perform both a matinee and evening show at The … [Read more...] about Kings of Convenience: Live at The Royal Festival Hall

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