Monthly Archives: November 2010

A gulp-full of matured Texas rock, Spoon

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Cat

The beginning of the year saw Spoon release their 7th studio album, Transference- a gritty, strip-ed back guitar beauty of a record. As the rest of the group got over their jet-lag and prepared for the nights’ Shepherd’s Bush gig, I … Continue reading →

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Jump for joy to the soundtrack of Peter Jacksons’ dreams

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Cat

The Phoenix Foundation was something until recently us northern hemispher-ites could only but imagine. However to our delight the New Zealand six piece have decided to share their creations with the UK with their debut album Buffalo. If the single … Continue reading →

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Our tuxedo clad urban music saviour…

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Cat

Rolling into town this December for a few select nights of unadulterated funk, Janelle Monae. If you haven’t heard of her yet please place something soft by your feet, as your jaw is about to plunge. How can I make … Continue reading →

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Phantom Band on mums, lovers and Frightened Rabbits..

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Cat

The Wants for little old me has been THE standout album of the year. So meeting the six Scottish creators backstage as they sipped Tesco’s finest and debated the fake flowers in their dressing room- was every bit as awesome as … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Police Club on dogs, cinnamon rolls and stage invasions

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Cat

This Canadian indie group have been causing quite a storm over in the U S of A, becoming TV darlings with appearances on Desperate Housewives and then the David Letterman show (3 times!). After they announced they were touring with … Continue reading →

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A welcome attack on pop as we know it..

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Cat

CocknBullKid The Forum. 9/11/2010 Lesson number one about CocknBullKid: this ain’t no kid. Lesson number two: Pop doesn’t necessarily mean poop. Lessons learned, I marched into the Forum at 8.14pm ready to meet this elusive, east-Londoner gone mainstream pop.. Setting … Continue reading →

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Mona give away free track..

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Cat

Whilst mixing their forthcoming new album in La la land the Nashville boys have come over all generous and decided to give away new track “Walk In The Park” , a Beach House cover for free. Please indulge..Taken from my … Continue reading →

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Ramona Interview

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Cat

Backstage at Heaven, ahead of their set supporting Lisse, I grabbed Karen Anne for a quick chat about Burberry freebies, touring with the boys and Charlie’s sexy shenanigans… See more at http://www.myspace.com/weloveramona

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The Top 3 bands missing in your life…

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Cat

The kind hearted souls at Virgin Music.com foolishly agreed to let me write a piece about the 3 top bands at this current moment. And whist it was a painful and sleepless night kind of decision… these are my top … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Roadrunner of Math Rock

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Cat

About a year ago in a sleepy unsuspecting Bournmouth, 5 locals decided they’d had enough. The drained every granule of pent-up energy born of frustating routine and shoved it straight into a throbbing missile,  named Rapids!. A force of frenzied … Continue reading →

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