Regular visitors to the site will know of my admiration for the songwriting of Danny George Wilson. The album is great, they rock live and are all round pretty good guys to meet. I spent some time with Danny recently to get an insight into the man behind the music. Having left all my research notes at home I was somewhat more nervous than usual pre-interview. Sound check was running late (don't they always) so it gave me more time to reflect. I need not of worried as Danny was great to interview - relaxed and interested in our questions. Mark: ...
As Keath likes to say: "I’ve been into music longer than there have been MP3s, which has left me with hundreds of compact discs gathering dust on a closet shelf. The time has come to clean them out – but which ones are worth keeping and which are best left to the Donation box? Let’s take ‘em one by one." Now, I'll say right up front that I'm a bit more attached to physical discs and albums as art than Keathster is. But I'm fully willing to admit when a record hasn't aged very well. Actually, I'm likely to hold on ...
After a phenomenal sell-out showcase at the O2 Academy, Brixton on New Years Eve, Get Loaded returns to London’s club scene on Easter Thursday 1st April via another huge event at The Coronet Theatre in Elephant & Castle. Reuniting to coincide with the release of Shaun Ryder’s greatest hits album this summer and seven years after Get Loaded successfully reformed the Happy Mondays, we are delighted to present the comeback of Black Grape! Coming to Get Loaded this Easter for their first live show since 1997, the return of Black Grape is sure to be an extraordinary and exhilarating experience full ...
Last night I had such a great evening in the company of both Danny and Fionn. I have been questioning where my musical preferences lie over the last year as I become more and more endeared to Americana and Folk. Well folks, this is the new me and I like the journey it is taking me on! First up was Danny & The Champs, and oh what sweet music they make! Streets Of Our Time was my album of the month for January. Live they really bring these beautiful, soul-searching songs to life. From the first strains of "Henry The Van" ...
BIYL was privileged to be a guest of the wonderfully talented Alessi's Ark on her first visit to Norwich. I was feeling a little nervous as I had never been to a full-fledged evening of folk music before. Sure, I've seen such luminaries as Mumford & Sons and Laura Marling but always in a gig setting. Arriving at the Birdcage in Norwich, I got a great vibe from the venue. It's kinda like having a gig in your living room with friends. Think the photo above from a previous event sums up the vibe of the place. A few years ago I ...
Ok Go’s UK tour kicked off with a bang at Norwich’s Waterfront last night. Pre-gig, I had the pleasure to interview lead singer Damien Kulash. I got a good vibe about the night ahead, and I was not mistaken!!
The night exploded into life as they bounded onto Stage with a revved up version of “Shooting [...]
I’m a SciFi geek in addition to being a music nerd. I admit it with glee! That said, I can fully acknowledge the fact that a lot of science-fiction film & television is absolutely terrible. This decade has seen a lot of great science-fiction, but it’s also seen the one network on TV dedicated to [...]
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Well the first full week of the new year has certainly brought its fair share of excellent music. In fact, I’ve got a bit of a backup already. I’ll need to do plenty of stretches so I don’t throw my back out getting all these treats online.
Serious Business Records has released their annual [...]
The last year or so my musical tastes seem to be maturing towards a real Folk/Americana leaning. Caitlin is just the latest artist I’m really feeling. Okay, I don’t see myself in a cowboy hat and boots anytime soon!!! Still, this girl is moving me.
Signed to Names Records here in the UK, she releases her [...]
Every now and then a new artist comes along that blows me away. Cosmo Jarvis is fresh, new and diverse. He structures songs with a lyrical genius; at times angst-ridden at others tongue-in-cheek. The debut album is split into two halves, as Cosmo explains himself!
The first, ‘Humasyouhitch’ you might call the ‘fun’ side, packed with playful [...]
So far 2010 has been cold, a bit rainy, and thoroughly uncooperative. I think it’s time to revive my movement to change the calendar so the new year begins around July. Summers are much more accommodating.
I’ve been anxiously awaiting the lineup announcements for this year’s Ultra Music Festival and was pleased to see [...]
Hi! My name is Desirée and I’m new here at BIYL. It may take a post or two for me to get into my groove, but I’m excited to be able to share with you some of the awesome music that crosses my path each and every day.
I grew up in various cities just outside [...]
