After three long years, The Rezillos are back touring the UK, now with a new single ‘Out Of This World’, which was released earlier this month and has already been a sensation amongst fans. Origin

Just when I thought 2011 had finished churning out its best music, it turned out that it had one last trick up its tired, retiring sleeve. Along with an abundance of talented, young British ro

Science and romance are not usually two things that go together, unless you’re a member of The Big Bang Theory cast. However, Chairman Kato is a man who sees things differently. Born in Londo

When I first heard "Videotapes" a few months ago via a mixtape, I was immediately struck by the familiarity it boasted. The synthesizers resembled a warped VHS cassette disintegrating in the midst

Epic might be the most over-used word by PR's these days, but I can't think of a more suitable adjective for We Are Augustines' gig in Camden's Wheelbarrow a couple of days ago.


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On November 28th 2011, the Love Music, Hate Violence organization released a special download only compilation CD. Featured were bands from a variety of labels that were affected by the recent So

As I Lay Dying vocalist, Tim Lambesis, takes another Holiday break this year to bring a second Christmas EP commemorating the work of the ‘Governator,’ himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger- this ti

My first Christmas present of the year came in the shape of a twitter update from The Drums promoting a secret gig (actually just "a couple of acoustic songs") to be played at the east London b

Going all the way from London to Stockholm to see Peter Bjorn And John is like going to Dublin for a Guinness, it just feels right.


This night at their home town, was the closing date of

Celebrating 15 years since the release of A Maximum High, Indie rock band Shed Seven played Nottingham’s Rock City on Sunday 11 December, 2011. Shed Seven were ably supported by Chris Helme w

A Box Painted Black is the fascinating debut album from Paper Dollhouse’s one and only, Astrud Steehouder. Released via Bird Records, the album successfully combines folk arrangements with electron

In complement to the band’s short-listing for the BBC’s ‘Sound of 2012’ title, December 5th also saw Spector release their third and final single on Luv Luv Luv- the longing ‘Grey Shirt and Tie.’

“A painter of sound” is what the Brainfeeder label describes the LA- based producer Mtendere Mandows, aka Teebs, with his latest hypnotic release Collections 01. Teebs likes to consider this relea

Yes Sir Boss bring worldly musical and cultural influences with their single 'Never Know', with a blend of horn led hooks, offbeat rhythms, catchy lyrics and epic riffs. This quirky band from Brist

The Edinburgh-based quartet Hidden Orchestra bring together another selections of tracks, with a blend of jazz, classical, drum ‘n’ bass, rock and hip hop. The result is an intense, explosi

Many, many moons ago when I was an avid follower of Pitchfork I would occasionally read their non-review articles. If you were not aware, these articles can sometimes focus on the seemingly esoter