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London Grammar at Alexandra Palace, 12 November 2021

Posted on November 15, 2021 by John S

London Grammar are a trio – singer and occasional guitarist Hannah Reid and multi-instrumentalists Dan Rothman and Dominic “Dot” Major. They’re Londoners, but formed at Nottingham University. Their debut album, If You Wait, was released in 2013. That was followed … Continue reading →

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Three concerts: Arlo Parks, Nubya Garcia, Holly Humberstone

Posted on November 10, 2021 by John S

November marks an upsurge of concert-going for me – a combination of rearranged gigs, new shows and the forthcoming London Jazz Festival. The month got off to a flying start with the three shows reviewed here. Three artists whose reputations … Continue reading →

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The Staves at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 11 October 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021 by John S

On Tuesday I went along to Shepherd’s Bush Empire with my friends Jon and Shane to see the Staves. It was my first non-festival concert since March 2020. And it was the Staves’ first tour promoting their new album Good … Continue reading →

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Latitude 2021

Posted on July 29, 2021 by John S

  Hey boy, hey girl,                                                                        … Continue reading →

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50 Latitude moments, from 2012 to 2019

Posted on July 17, 2020 by John S

Yesterday we would have been crawling up the A12 to Henham Park in Suffolk, for the start of the latest Latitude festival. It would have been my ninth and Jon G’s tenth. But like so many things, it had to … Continue reading →

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Moses Boyd at the Electric Brixton, 12 March 2020

Posted on March 15, 2020 by John S

Moses Boyd is a leading member of the new generation of jazz artists who have been causing a bit of a sensation in recent times. His new solo album “Dark Matter” ventures far and wide in its musical influences, but … Continue reading →

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Big Thief at Hammersmith Apollo, 27 February 2020

Posted on March 5, 2020 by John S

Big Thief are one of my favourite bands at the moment. I love their combination of folk, Americana and indie with an off-kilter element which reminds me a little of Radiohead. Singer Adrianne Lenker has a fragile but versatile voice … Continue reading →

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GospelbeacH and Danny George Wilson at the Betsy Trotwood, Clerkenwell, 1 March 2020

Posted on March 2, 2020 by John S

On Sunday I went down to Clerkenwell, early evening, to see a gig at the Betsy Trotwood pub which had been organised by a friend of mine, Paul. I think I’m keen on music, but I’m absolutely not worthy in … Continue reading →

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Fontaines DC at Brixton Academy, 25 February 2020

Posted on February 28, 2020 by John S

Dublin band Fontaines DC have had a pretty meteoric rise over the past year, powered by their terrific album “Dogrel”. Anyone who has any liking for punk and indie must surely find “Dogrel” irresistible, and that was reflected in the … Continue reading →

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Two kinds of Indie: The Murder Capital at SWX Bristol; Gengahr at EartH Hackney

Posted on February 22, 2020 by John S

I’ve been to two concerts this week: one incredibly good, the other a bit disappointing. It’s prompted the thought: how many indie bands were at their best with their first album? All those ideas that built up over their youth … Continue reading →

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