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 ...
Inspiration courtesy of The Guardian
Every DJ knows you need a toilet track. Unless you’re hardcore and you get a catheter or a colostomy bag put in, in which case I salute your dedication. The rest of us, however, must make do with a toilet track. The Guardian addressed this very state of affairs this morning [...]
I’m well known for my love of the Swedish Indie scene, especially those outfits that feature their trademark female vocals. Sad Day For Puppets tick all the boxes!!! This reworking of two tracks from their debut album Unknown Colours shows a more rock approach. Sonic Cathedral have unearthed a real gem in this band.
We get [...]
For some artists, three years dominated by broken hearts, the spectre of bereavement and wrangles with their record company would be the perfect excuse to churn out a set of self-pitying songs. But Liam Frost has synthesized his experiences into “We Ain’t Got No Money, Honey, But We Got Rain”, a brilliantly soulful pop record [...]
The XX – XX
16%
Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
15%
Miike Snow – Miike Snow
7%
Florence & The Machine – Lungs
6%
Metric – Fantasies
5%
Phoenix – Girlfriend
Lucky Soul’s debut album, ‘The Great Unwanted’ was released in 2007 on their own label, Ruffa Lane to widespread critical acclaim, TV commercials, the Japanese Top Ten and 50,000 album sales. Their new album ‘A Coming Of Age’, is a masterclass in classic songwriting and shows the ambition of a band who refuse to be [...]
I have long been enchanted by the Anglo-French duo Ellice Williams (Vocals) and Antoine Collin (Guitar). After some critically acclaimed early forays into the studio. they seem to have plumped for a more pop based sound with this new single.
“Love Shows No Mercy To Fools ” is the lead single from the debut album slated [...]
Despite the onset of the long winter nights I have been drawn to the summer sounds of Brooklyn’s The Drums. There is both a 50’s surf rock and 80’s electronica feel to the sound. It’s light and fluffy but I kinda like the bubblegum-pop feel to it!!!!
I hope that the debut album contains lot’s of [...]
