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Tiny Ruins at Bush Hall, Shepherd’s Bush, 27 March 2019

Posted on April 2, 2019 by John S

Tiny Ruins are a New Zealand band whose sound, I guess, could be described as folk-rock. On record, the gentler, folky side prevails, led by the lovely voice of Hollie Fullbrook. Live, there is more rock – some interesting guitar … Continue reading →

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Sharon van Etten at the Roundhouse, 26 March 2019

Posted on March 28, 2019 by John S

Sharon van Etten was back in London after a break of four years, during which time she has been acting and having her first child amongst other things. Big things, life-changing things then. I saw her at the Shepherd’s Bush … Continue reading →

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The Orielles at the Scala, 20 March 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019 by John S

The Orielles played the Scala tonight, as part of the 20th anniversary of the venue. Funny that, I thought it had been going at least the 70s. I had it in my head that the punks used to play there. … Continue reading →

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Rival Sons at the Roundhouse, 6 February 2019

Posted on February 13, 2019 by John S

Last Wednesday, I went along with my friends Dave and Tony to the Roundhouse to witness some ROCK! The band were Rival Sons, who I’d never heard of, until Dave suggested them. Apparently Jimmy Page rates them, and that’s no … Continue reading →

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Chvrches at Alexandra Palace, 7 February 2019

Posted on February 11, 2019 by John S

Chvrches played at Alexandra Palace last Thursday, the first leg of their UK tour, promoting last year’s album – their third – “Love is Dead”. “Ally Pally” is up in North London, perched on a hill which affords amazing views … Continue reading →

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Line of Best Fit’s “Five Day Forecast” and Adrianne Lenker at the Union Chapel, 14-16 January 2019

Posted on January 22, 2019 by John S

Last week I found myself in North London on three successive nights for my first concerts of 2019. Monday and Wednesday were both at the Lexington in Pentonville aRoad and were part of the Line of Best Fit’s (link) “Five … Continue reading →

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2018 – A Year in Music

Posted on December 27, 2018 by John S

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 →

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Nils Frahm at Hammersmith Apollo, 4 December 2018

Posted on December 7, 2018 by John S

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 →

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The Orielles at Heaven, 29 November 2018

Posted on December 2, 2018 by John S

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

Posted on November 27, 2018 by John S

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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