The Underworld Camden, London Tuesday 8th October Most people would be forgiven for staying at home and catching an early night on a dreary October evening, yet everyone in and around the Underworld Camden was ready for a party tonight. From the time the doors opened at 7 pm, the alcohol was flowing – more of a continuation from the party upstairs in The Worlds End – and the … [Read more...] about DZ Deathrays: The Underworld – Live Review
Eva Schubert: Hot Damn Romance EP – Review
Eva Schubert releases new EP Hot Damn Romance, focussing on a live, vintage jazz sounds amongst flourishes of the contemporary. Vancouver Jazz artist Eva Schubert has always been inspired by the live, unkempt ability for vintage jazz to evoke emotions and melodies. New EP Hot Damn Romance reaffirms the artist’s love for this style, managing to tie in a mix of sultry … [Read more...] about Eva Schubert: Hot Damn Romance EP – Review
No Me Coman Interview: Intense recording, tiny venues and barnstorming performances
No Me Coman are a band on the rise. Being an Argentinian-Colombian group mostly based in Switzerland obviously gives them a unique outlook on life, and this can be seen in their recently released and creatively poignant second album, The Tide. We had the chance to chat with the band about the record, the trials and tribulations of touring, and what the future holds. Hi! We … [Read more...] about No Me Coman Interview: Intense recording, tiny venues and barnstorming performances
John Coltrane Quartet: Blue World – Review
The legendary Impulse label excavate a long-lost gem from the vanguard of 1960’s jazz; the John Coltrane Quartet let loose on a richly emotional and lyrical set of familiar tunes some six months before diving into the monumental summation that was A Love Supreme. The latest in a seemingly endless flow of lost-and-found recording sessions from jazz’s gleaming back catalogue, … [Read more...] about John Coltrane Quartet: Blue World – Review
Review: Kim Gordon – No Home Record
Kim Gordon takes us on a noisy, creative, and inspired journey with her solo debut. Surprisingly, this is Kim Gordon’s solo debut after nearly 40 years in the industry. Since the break up of Sonic Youth, she has kept busy with her project Body/Head along with guitarist Bill Nace, but this is her first venture into solo territory. Gordon is a clear indie-rock icon and has … [Read more...] about Review: Kim Gordon – No Home Record
HMV opens largest store in Europe stocking 25,000 records
Going against the streaming generation, HMV has bravely opened a massive new store in Birmingham featuring 25,000 square feet of music, movies and merchandise. Named ‘HMV Vault’, the venue opened its doors on Friday 11th October and celebrated with live performances from Liam Payne, James Arthur and The Murder Capital. As well as stocking 25,000 records, the shop will also … [Read more...] about HMV opens largest store in Europe stocking 25,000 records