It must make those who have followed these guys from the start feel old, coming to the realisation that Feeder have been going longer than some of their new growing fan base have been born. Only two years ago Feeder were celebrating their 25th anniversary together, the whole thing seems bonkers. The thing is since …
In terms of approach, ‘Chain Tripping’ takes some beating. To call Yacht’s latest release conceptual would be underplaying its inspiration wildly. Before considering edits, production, instrumentation or any of the usual, or more traditional, elements to songwriting and recording, Yacht took to AI, machine learning tools and creative technologists to deconstruct and understand their back …
Whilst some parts of the country had to deal with flash flooding, roads collapsing and even dams near to bursting, Neverworld Festival bathed in its own micro climate of largely warm, sun-filled weather and combined it with a thoroughly sun-drenched disposition. The mermaids and pirates, and even the odd silk-clad bride and groom came out …
A sunny Thursday afternoon and we are out and about the Splendour site, looking at what goes on behind the scenes. Anton, the main organiser, explains, “We’ve really tried hard to put a line-up together where everyone in a family wants to see someone, we really want to maintain that family atmosphere”, and with this …
Throughout the course of 2019, enigmatic UK singer-songwriter/producer BABii has been creating a buzz for herself ahead of the release of debut album ‘HiiDE’. The singles have suggested the kind of tender alternative/nu-pop that evokes the likes of Grimes, Fever Ray and even Bjork. BABii wears her heart on her sleeve to gut-wrenching effect, accompanied …
It’s always nice to just reflect sometimes, take stock of your life and look back on what you’ve achieved and where you are. As Joan Wasser approaches her 49th birthday she has decided that now would be a timely juncture in her career to pull together highlights from the last fourteen years of solo recordings. …
At the KCCC, ABC and TFF came to delight a 5K audience. Two days south of the summer solstice, on a warm but cloudy evening, at the home of Kent’s county cricket team, Tears For Fears, ABC and Max Restaino played upon a stage set up on the historic Spitfire Ground cricket pitch. After entertaining …
In a week that had seen unprecedented rainfall, numerous flood warnings, evacuations, road closures, sink holes and even advice not to travel, “unless absolutely necessary”, the prospect of spending three consecutive nights in a forest field began to lose its appeal by Thursday. As beautiful and idyllic as it maybe, Bedgebury Pinetum in torrential rain …
Mattiel follow their stunning eponymous debut album with a bold and brassy second, ‘Satis Factory’. The new twelve-track record is a confident and expressive affair littered with keenly observed lyrical detail and great hooks. The potential provided by the band’s first album, and this year’s six-track E.P. ‘Customer Copy’, is realised in spades throughout Mattiel’s …
Every year for over a decade now Slam Dunk festival has been a highlight in the UK mosher’s year. Constantly growing, the festival has always managed to marry the best of the metal, punk rock and pop-punk worlds, making one of the best alternative music experiences. While the festival has branched out across the country …