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Have you Heard? – (90) “Crushing” by Julia Jacklin

Posted on March 31, 2019 by John S

“Crushing” is the second album by Julia Jacklin, an Australian indie/folk singer, whose first album “Don’t Let the Kids Win” was a real favourite of mine in 2016. I first caught a glimpse of her and her band at End … 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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Have You Heard? – (89) “The Third Degree” by Honeyblood

Posted on February 16, 2019 by John S

This is the first new music by Honeyblood in quite a while, and is a taster for the forthcoming third album “In Plain Sight”. We have to wait until 24 May for that. Anyone who reads the musical reviews in … 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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My Top Ten Albums of 2018

Posted on December 12, 2018 by John S

2018. Another amazing year of music. I probably saw more concerts than ever before. And so many good bands coming through. The return of a few artists whose records I’ve loved in recent years too. I get asked how I … 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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