Best Albums of 2021
We reveal the best albums of 2021, featuring some returning old stagers and fantastic new releases by more recent acts. Continue reading
Lanterns on the Lake – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Lanterns on the Lake showcase tracks from their 2020 Mercury Prize nominated album Spook the Herd. Continue reading
Lewsberg – Latest Music Bar Brighton (November 21, 2021)
Our return to live music continues with a show by Rotterdam’s Lewsberg in a tired looking Brighton bar. Continue reading
Pip Blom – Welcome Break
Dutch indie popsters Pip Blom stick to a winning formula with their second album release. Continue reading
Fontaines DC – Bath Forum (October 25, 2021)
Fontaines DC impress with their intense live show in Bath, as they showcase crowd pleasers from across their two albums. Continue reading
The Waterboys – Sheffield City Hall (October 10, 2021)
The Waterboys settle well into their heritage rock old age. Continue reading
Patti Smith and Band – Bath Forum (October 1, 2021)
Patti Smith returns to the stage post-pandemic in the art deco surroundings of the Bath Forum. Continue reading
Glastonbury Calling 2021 Review
Red robed blues man, dancing animals and lots and lots of post-lockdown live music at Glastonbury’s other festival. Continue reading
Nick Cave – Birmingham Symphony Hall (October 2, 2021)
For the second time this autumn we catch up with the congregation of Nick Cave, for another incredible live performance. Continue reading
John Howard – Dreaming I Am Waking, Piano Music For My Father
There’s a standard introduction for an alternative and indie music reviewer when reviewing a collection of piano music, such as John Howard’s Dreaming I Am Waking, Piano Music For My Father. “This is out of my comfort zone.” But is… Continue reading