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March 2007

ARTIST FEATURE: The Rolling Stones (30 March 2007)

What do you think of when someone mentions The Rolling Stones? Perhaps the image of a big red tongue hanging out between a pair of bright red lips springs to mind. There's always the chance that the twisted mid-riff faces...

VENUE OF THE WEEK: Ginglik (29 March 2007)

Ginglik at Shepherds Bush Green 28 March 2007 By Peter Coulston It was with eager anticipation that I revisited Ginglik in Shepherds Bush last night, having thoroughly enjoyed my previous experience at this establishment last autumn. Ginglik is an entertainment...

GIG REVIEW: Eliza Doolittle (28 March 2007)

Eliza Doolittle. 9th March 2007, Notting Hill Arts Club, London. Review by Christina Warner It’s rare when an up and coming artist can sound as good live as they do after the post-recording production tweaks. Even on the tiny stage...

ALBUM REVIEW: Fiona Bevan (26 March 2007)

IN THE SWIMMING POOL by Fiona Bevan Available on iTunes and www.myspace.com/fionabevan Review by Peter Coulston As promised in my recent venue of the week review of the Green Room in Camden (don’t say you haven’t read it!), here is...

WEMBLEY STADIUM: And... we're in! (23 March 2007)

Our music obsessed lad about town, Jamie Stangroom found himself at Wembley Stadium last week when it opened its doors to the public. So, does it shape up? Was it worth the wait... Jamie spill the Wembley beans... The brand...

COMPETITION: Win tickets to Lemar in London (22 March 2007)

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED: Lemar winner announced - CONGRATULATIONS to Karen F. Hope he puts on a great show! Women love him, guys want to sing like him and let's face it, don't we all want a pair of...

OFFBEAT VENUE OF THE WEEK: The Green Room, (22 March 2007)

The Green Room, Camden. 21 March 2007 By Peter Coulston Here I am back in Camden again, visiting one of the smallest venues ever. The Green Room is a vegetarian restaurant located at 106 Parkway, Camden Town; an area that...

The Luminaire does it AGAIN (20 March 2007)

On Thursday night, at the Music Week Awards at The Grosvenor Hotel, London, my local was awarded the title of UK Live Venue of The Year. Yep, the Luminaire pipped them all at the post. If I was the betting...

ALBUM REVIEW: Nicola K (19 March 2007)

NICOLA K: Who Am I Released by Swagbag Records in December 2006 By Peter Coulston Nicola K is a soulful songstress who blends her Greek Cypriot roots with rock, funky soul and Hip-Hop. Nicola formed her highly competent and professional...

REVIEW: Nneka - ULU (19 March 2007)

Nigerian artist Nneka hits ULU! By Laura Yates Saturday evening at ULU, London. A keen music lover, I was extremely excited about the prospect of enjoying music of the Nigerian genre, although I have to admit I was unsure of...

REVIEW: Radioslave - Fabric (19 March 2007)

Radioslave @ Fabric, London - Friday 9 March, 2007 By Tim Kernutt Call me inexperienced and clueless, but I had never entered into the labyrinth-like confines of Fabric nightclub before I went to see Radioslave play there on Friday night....

GIG OF THE WEEK: Nneka - ULU (16 March 2007)

This is a couble whammy guys... for those of you looking for a BIG Saturday night in London (aren't we all?), head down to ULU for Nneka's gig. Or, if you're poverty stricken and don't mind getting up early, you...

TONIGHT: One Imaginary Evening (15 March 2007)

We don't know about you but for us, Thursdays are that one final 'hump' before the weekend... and that, dear music fans is cause for celebration. Tonight we'll head down to Kilburn for a night of Luminaire magic. As far...

FREE GIG: John Butler Trio - today! (14 March 2007)

Stop what you're doing... go on, put down that pen, unhand that keyboard and step away from your desk. You are needed at Fopp music store - pronto! The magicians of Australian music. John Butler Trio are playing a free...

VENUE OF THE WEEK : Electro Acoustic Club (13 March 2007)

THE SLAUGHTERED LAMB, BARBICAN 12 March 2007 By Peter Coulston The Electroacoustic Club at the Slaughtered Lamb pub is a venue that I have meant to visit for sometime, as it is open for live music from Sunday to...

ALBUM REVIEW: Apartment - 'The Dreamer Evasive' (12 March 2007)

APARTMENT THE DREAMER EVASIVE Fleet Street Records Available 5 March 2007 at HMV, Virgin, Fopp, Amazon, iTunes Review by Peter Coulston I recently covered a gig by this band at the Borderline in London, which was organised by their record...

THEY'RE BACK... The Police Return ( 9 March 2007)

There's the sound of a siren on the wind... We've been chatting about The Police today in the office. What exactly makes them so popular? Why do we all like them so much? The majority can't put their finger on...

Venue of the Week: The Bullet Bar ( 8 March 2007)

The Bullet Bar, Camden Town 7 March 2007 By Peter Coulston The Bullet Bar is located on Kentish Town Road opposite Royal College Street and has been up and running for about a year in it’s present form. It is...

The Damned go gardening ( 8 March 2007)

As reported by 'Pop-Bitch'... Dave Vanian likes gardening The Damned are back! Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible won the rights to use the name from the rest of the band and are now touring the UK with a bunch of...

GIG OF THE DAY: Greenpeace Trident Protest Gig ( 8 March 2007)

Albarn, Eno, Massive Attack For Greenpeace Trident Protest Gig Who needs a normal jam-packed venue when you can see your favourite musicians on the open sea? Okay... so it's the River Thames but you get our drift. There's a special...

Got a message for George Michael? ( 8 March 2007)

George Michael... go on; roll the words around on your tongue. He's a God in some people's eyes, a legend in others and both for most. Whether he's on stage stirring up the crowd, flexing the butt cheeks (and vocals)...

REVIEW: Giles Peterson ( 6 March 2007)

Gilles Peterson Adventures in Paradise at Plan B, Brixton, London, 3 March 2007. By Tim Kernutt There is something special about heading out to South London on a Saturday night. Brixton nightlife is always buzzing on the weekend, and last...

Artist Feature: Coco Rosie ( 6 March 2007)

By Zarina Raja You’ve got to be open minded for Coco Rosie, and if you are, once you’ve heard this band, your music taste will be changed forever. It will be hard to listen to anything without thinking, ‘it’s good,...

ALBUM REVIEW: Willy Mason : If the Ocean Gets Rough ( 5 March 2007)

Willy Mason : If the Ocean Gets Rough By Peter Coulston This is, I believe, the second album from this talented singer/songwriter from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, the home of the Kennedy political dynasty. This artist shows incredible maturity for his...

ALBUM REVIEW: Bryan Ferry : Dylanesque ( 5 March 2007)

Bryan Ferry : Dylanesque By Peter Coulston Being a lifelong Dylan devotee and a fan of Bryan Ferry since Roxy Music, I was determined to be as impartial as possible about this album. Having said that, I enjoyed it. Even...

VENUE OF THE WEEK: The Half Moon ( 2 March 2007)

By Peter Coulston Whenever I go to the Half Moon for a gig it is like going home. Located just south of the river to the west of Putney Bridge, this venue has played host to just about everyone who...

TAKE THAT - The Second Coming ( 2 March 2007)

There were five in the bed then the little one said "I'm going solo, I'm going solo..." They're back... the band that wooed England and set teenage hearts aflutter have risen from their middle-aged pop hibernation and stepped around the...

FREE GIG: The Gossip and The Horrors ( 1 March 2007)

Beth Ditto and The Gossip co are giving it up for the skint by promoting their current album 'Standing in the Way of Control' with a free show and signing. Head down to HMV Oxford Circus on Monday March 5th...