Reviews

Live review: Pixies, Hammersmith Apollo

November 26th, 2013

We may not have had a proper photographer present, but then Pixies didn't have Kim Deal so we're square. Still, what a gig.

November 19th, 2013

The Velvet Underground's classic 2nd LP White Light/White Heat bolted electrifyingly from the bluest blue in all of bluedom. .

November 18th, 2013

Whereas last year's CYRK framed its wonky odd-pop in a more nocturnal setting, Mug Museum is resplendent in unseasonable sunshine.

November 14th, 2013

Reviews of new EPs from Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Ducktails and Autechre, each of whom had already released a splendid LP this year.

November 13th, 2013

Lady Gaga has some front to be conferring artistic significance on her glossy 'n' glitzy wares.

November 12th, 2013

O. Children leave a far cooler impression on the Camden crowd than four ex-goths wearing charity shop dresses have any right to.

November 11th, 2013

Lots of self-examination and willfully offensive schtick - the usual Slim Shady fare, and it's still gripping even after all these years.

November 7th, 2013

As mad as a box of frogs inside another box of frogs stuck up a tree made of discarded brush parts, and really rather inspiring.

November 6th, 2013

It's been many years since Latyrx laid out their "8 Point Agenda", but they haven't forgotten what it takes to shake us out of our torpor.

November 5th, 2013

Frames his surrealist psychedelic soul in sepia tint, its more oddball elements offset by flanger, wah, hiss and spaced-out grooves.