Down with the Backing Tracks!
By Richard McNeil I recently attended a music festival in Nova Scotia called Evolve that last year won the “Best music festival in Canada” award–I know what you’re thinking and yes, that award really exists. Amongst the sea of drunkards and topless women I staggered my way to a stage and saw some music. I … Continue reading
Live Review: Blur (Live at Plymouth Pavilions, 07.08.12)
For the first time in over two decades, Britpop superstars Blur took to the stage in Devon. The concert held at Plymouth Pavilions was one of four “intimate” shows prior to the band playing the Olympic closing ceremony, and intimate was certainly the feeling throughout the experience. Opening with the tongue-twisting track Girls & Boys, … Continue reading
Music review: Krank (Stoner rock)
Based in Cornwall this self-dubbed stoner rock project ‘Krank’ consists of Emlyn Foley (Vocals/Keyboard) and Tony Toller (Guitar). The genre title of stoner rock may not entirely do this duo justice as it is bound to alienate a certain demographic. However, the pair (Who have been part of other award-winning musical projects such as Eribus) … Continue reading
Live Review: The Red Hot Chili Peppers (Live at Knebworth House, England, 23.06.2012)
Knebworth House, a venue that has been used by many greats including Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, has played host to another world-class band – The Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Chili Peppers came on to an eager crowd, opening with ‘Monarchy of Roses’ after fans had waited for numerous hours. It’s clear that the band … Continue reading
Live Review: Jay-Z and Kanye West – Watch the Throne (Live at the LG Arena, Birmingham. 22.06.2012)
Opening with the epic song ‘H*A*M’ the night began. There couldn’t have been a more fitting song as the opera-like backing track filled the room with a powerful and almost empire-like vibe, playing on the title of the hit album ‘Watch the Throne’. Jay-Z appeared as a giant cube rose from a smaller stage behind … Continue reading
EP Review: New Street Adventure – Say It Like You Mean It (Unmasked Recordings)
Soul band New Street Adventure are most definitely something new to the ears. It’s not often that a genre such as soul is not only revived but also brought up to date. This is exactly what the EP ‘Say It Like You Mean It’ does. Only formed in 2010, Nick Corbin (Lead singer) has transformed … Continue reading
Album Review: PS I Love You – Death Dreams (Paper Bag Records)
Following their Polaris Music Prize listed debut album, PS I Love You are set to release their next album Death Dreams in the UK on May 28th 2012. The new release is inspired by Paul Saulniers (Vocals/guitar) reoccurring dreams about his mortality, brought on by experiencing life on the road. It is clear that this … Continue reading
Album Review: Digital Soundboy Soundsystem – FABRICLIVE 63 (fabric Records)
A light-hearted soul voice emerges from a range of percussion instruments playing to a groovy beat that gives you no choice other than to move to the energetic rhythm. This is the first official Digital Soundboy Soundsystem mix, due to be released 21.05.12 (USA: 19.06.12). FABRICLIVE 63 is a mix that takes a party to … Continue reading
EP REVIEW: Moving Mountains (Triple Crown Records) – New Light
The new EP from post-rock band, Moving Mountains, is certainly a change to say the least. This recent release titled ‘New Light’ is a re-interpreted version of previously released songs, which features many musical twists on the originals. Although for die-hard fans of the group this may be a little difficult to get into, as … Continue reading
She Knows The Road: Harriet Jones
A young musician, Harriet Jones, has been causing quite a stir recently in the city of Plymouth. The fact that Jones has never played a cover song is certainly a unique prospect of her musical persona. She writes with the intention of telling a story through her songs, proving her ability to write interesting and … Continue reading
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