Live Review: York’s Rock Youth, Led by Vagabond, Fill Fulfordgate WMC
I was in York the other day, walking through Kings Square when I hear two starry-eyed kids utter “he’s got a vagabond t-shirt on”. And my son was in Hull, wearing his vagabond band t-shirt, when someone at his college exclaimed “I have seen that band play”. Perhaps their reputation is spreading?
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Discovery: Mon Reyon’s Image Repertoire Is a Modern Classic Variety Show
There’s something to be said for the classics. They still have much influence on modern music be it subtly or, in the case of Mon Rayon’s new album Image Repertoire, writ large.
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Discovery: Ned Farr & The Good Red Road Get Philosophical in New Concept Album
Ned Farr & The Good Red Road have been playing together for over 30 years. Their latest album started as an improvisation and became so much more.
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Interview: Mark Emsley
There is something inherently refreshing about discovering a new artist who refuses to hide behind smoke, mirrors or algorithmic trends.
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Pop Sensibilities #2 – Underground Pop Music
Let’s face it – modern commercial pop music has spent the last few years trapped in an endless loop of boring safety, recycling the same glossy … Continue reading Pop Sensibilities #2 – Underground Pop Music
Live Review: Jon Ronson’s The Castle, Grand Opera House York
Jon Ronson’s book ‘The Castle’ (and the accompanying stage show which he brought to York) opens with a message he received in the middle of the night from his son, Joel, in 2023.
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EP Review: THROES NYC – The Wires Out EP
Clocking in at just two tracks, The Wires Out EP by THROES NYC (the creative partnership of producer and multi-instrumentalist Michael Bosso and vocalist Courtney Leo) … Continue reading EP Review: THROES NYC – The Wires Out EP
EP Review: Kai Moa – Some of My Best Friends Are…Electric Sheep
Birmingham-based producer, multi-instrumentalist and drummer Kai Moa steps into the spotlight with his debut EP, Some of My Best Friends Are…Electric Sheep. It’s fair to say … Continue reading EP Review: Kai Moa – Some of My Best Friends Are…Electric Sheep
Album Review: Marlophone – Remembered Adventures in Widescale
Sydney outfit Marlophone have finally released their debut full-length album, Remembered Adventures in Widescale to much acclaim from this writer! The record was released via Defend … Continue reading Album Review: Marlophone – Remembered Adventures in Widescale
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