“It’s not brown, it’s sunset orange” – a review of ‘what colour is that?’
“It’s not brown it’s sunset orange” – one of my favourite Grand Tour quotes that has always stuck in my...
Month: April 2025
The point goes beyond a pint
It was a busy day for me in Japan. I’d woken in my capsule hotel and headed wearily through the...
La Lucha: International Women’s Day in Guadalajara
International Women’s Day, or Día de la Mujer, is not a celebration in Mexico, but a fight. A year ago,...
I Don’t Wanna Be anywhere else than a Rills show – Live at Oporto
Lincoln favourites The Rills brought their debut album Don’t Be A Stranger to Oporto, an exciting live show with unique...
La Femme: Quel ‘Mystère’
If you have ever wondered what French students do in their spare time (at least in my case), it’s looking...
Leeds’ jazz scene thrives as Nubiyan Twist play Stylus with support from Plantfood
In LUU’s Stylus, Nubiyan Twist, with support from newcomers Plantfood, transform the setting of Fruity’s into an evening of jazz,...
Balancing Act: putting theremins on the map (kind of)
Sometimes you come across a band that sounds vaguely familiar, but you’re unsure if you have ever actually listened to...
The Serene Socialism of Stereolab’s Dots and Loops
Stereolab are a quintessential band of the 1990s. The group captivated the underground alt-rock scene, balancing musically exuberant guitar drones...
Divorce: Drive To Goldenhammer – An Impressive and Transportative Debut Album
Off the back of 3 single releases and 2 EPs, Nottingham-based 4-piece Divorce have released their long-awaited debut LP Drive...
Patterns in Repeat – Laura Marling at the Manchester Albert Hall
Before I begin my review, I would like to take a moment to slag off the couple in front of...