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2018 – A Year in Music
2018 – what a year!. Politically it has been turbulent around the world, and in the UK our politicians appear either to have lost their minds or their nerve, as we head towards a break with the European Union which … Continue reading
Nils Frahm at Hammersmith Apollo, 4 December 2018
On Tuesday this week Jon G and I went to Hammersmith Apollo for a much anticipated concert: Nils Frahm. The German pianist, composer and all-round electronics whizz. I’d seen him before: Latitude in 2014, where he was amazing in the … Continue reading
The Orielles at Heaven, 29 November 2018
The Orielles are a young band from Halifax, who have been getting increasingly good reviews, both on account of their excellent live shows and a very good debut album, “Silver Dollar Moment”, which was released in February this year. I’ve … Continue reading
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Swimming Tapes at the Moth Club, Hackney, 20 November 2018
This time last week I went to see Swimming Tapes with Jon G at the Moth Club in Hackney. When he suggested it I confess that I’d never heard of them, but he said it was summery beach Boys-style indie … Continue reading
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Teenage Fanclub at the Electric Ballroom, Camden, 14 November 2018
On Wednesday I went with my friend Dave to see Teenage Fanclub at the Electric Ballroom in Camden. The band are doing a tour at the moment where they play three gigs covering the span of their albums over the … Continue reading
A Newcastle evening, with Slaves at the O2 Academy
7 November 2018 Went up to Newcastle to see my daughter at Uni. Took in a concert while I was there. Chose Slaves at O2 Academy because Amyl and the Sniffers were the support. Aussie punks. Brilliant at End of … Continue reading
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4 days, 4 concerts – The Pixies, Palace Winter, Goat Girl, King Crimson
Last week was one of those musical weeks. A concert pile-up. A highly influential grunge pioneer, an Aussie/ Danish purveyor of melodious pop, an alt-punk up-and comer and to cap it all, a 70s prog behemoth. The latter was, it … Continue reading
