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July 2007

ALBUM REVIEW: Jahcoustix (30 July 2007)

JAHCOUSTIX Grounded Four Records (Modern Soul) Release 30 July 2007 Review by Peter Coulston Jahcoustix is a singer/songwriter in the Reggae and Soul mode who was influenced heavily by his childhood in Kenya. He is now based in Germany and...

REVIEW: The Scissor Sisters (27 July 2007)

Scissor Sisters The O2 Arena July 14th 2007 Review by Katie Spain The O2 Centre played host to Babs, The Simpsons Movie premiere and Joss Stone last tonight. Colourful stuff when you consider the bright yellow hue of the cartoon...

DON'T MISS: Curious Generation - The Troubadour (27 July 2007)

It's no secret that we love the Tourbadour - it's our past Venue Of The Week and a top place for a meal, a pint, a vino and some music (in no particular order). It's been too long since our...

COMPETITION: secretsundaze tickets (26 July 2007)

Calling all underground House, Techno and Disco fans... I don't know about you but the best way to send off the weekend and see in a new week isn't with a Sunday Roast and Hollyoaks Omnibus - it's with a...

REVIEW: Band Camp V (24 July 2007)

Matisyahu, Yellowcard, Plain White Ts and Madina Lake The Waikiki Shell, Honolulu Sunday June 17th 2007 Review by Matt Killeen Matthew Miller or Matisyahu. A Chassidic Jewish Rap Reggae Artist. To British ears it sounds like something from an Alexei...

INTERVIEW - Aesop Rock (23 July 2007)

Part One: It's not every day you get to meet an internationally acclaimed wordsmith - so we jumped at the chance to chat to an extremely jetlagged Aesop Rock. Despite a lack of sleep we managed to steal a rare...

THIS WEEK IN LONDON (23 July 2007)

THIS WEEK IN LONDON by Peter Coulston This week has certainly been a busy one, if not to say, diverse. From TV shows, to live pub gigs to stadiums. All good stuff in it’s own way, with some excellent music...

Your Tate Track Competition (23 July 2007)

Calling all yong creative bods (sorry oldies, this one's not for you). The Tate Modern is on a mission to gather music inspired by art from the Tate Collection. They are launching a competition for 16 -24 year olds to...

INTERVIEW: David Guetta (19 July 2007)

A brush with David Guetta Interview by Katie Spain Read David Guetta’s bio and you’ll probably end up feeling a little bit star-struck. Delve further and look at his accompanying press pictures and you’ll probably fall head over heels (yes,...

GIG REVIEW: Barbra Streisand (19 July 2007)

Barbra Streisand The 02 Arena July 18th 2007 Review by Katie Spain The Babs Effect A few weeks ago, I made the trek to Wembley Arena to find out what a typical Pearl Jam fan looks like. Tonight, I'm off...

ALBUM REVIEW: The Chemical Brothers (19 July 2007)

The Chemical Brothers We Are The Night Review by Gabs The Chemical Brothers return with another piece of masterful house, that takes in the usual assortment of beats and breaks, the correct dosage of acid, a whole bunch of bleeps...

GIG OF THE DAY: Paul Steel (17 July 2007)

We love a shaggy-haired musician almost as much as we love a freebie. Almost. A little birdy has just told us that Paul Steel is giving away his brand new track Crossed The Line for nada. Paul will support Amy...

Images from the Rise Festival (17 July 2007)

We came, we saw and we got soaked to the bone marrow... the Rise Festival hit Finsbury Park on Sunday and poor ol' Jamelia's set was a wash out. I left my umbrella at work over the weekend and I've...

INTERVIEW: Ruarri Joseph (17 July 2007)

We chat to Ruarri Joseph before his gig supporting Cake at Indigo2 in London. Stay tuned for part two - where we chat flip flops and busking. You can read the gig review here....

REVIEW: Albert Hammond Jr - ULU (16 July 2007)

Albert Hammond Jr Gig Review ULU London July 11th 2007 By Katie Spain The hardest thing about reviewing gigs is tip-toeing the fine line between 'enjoying a gig' and 'observing' it. Sometimes you see gigs you don't want to. Other...

REVIEW: Cake at Indigo2 (16 July 2007)

Cake at Indigo 2 Support: Ruarri Joseph 13 July 2007 Review by Katie Spain "Sheep go to heaven, goats go to hell..." My German mate turns to me with confusion plastered all over his face. "What go to hell?" For...

MUST SEE: Urban East this week (16 July 2007)

After the downpour endured at the Rise Festival, a bit of undercover entertainent is definitely on the cards. Pick of the week has to be 'Urban East' - a showcase of music in Stratford Circus, London (they have ALL the...

REVIEW: James Morrison & Rushmore (16 July 2007)

GIG OF THE WEEK James Morrison Tower Music Festival by Peter Coulston The Tower Music Festival is a very classy event which involves much more than just the music. Held in the grounds surrounding the Tower of London, this could...

Albert Hammond Jr (12 July 2007)

Photo by Katie Spain We came, we saw and we took a hell of a lot of photos - more below... Check out the gig review here....

ALBUM REVIEW: Waajeed 'War' (12 July 2007)

Waajeed - War LP Review by Gabriel Rolph Heavy from the start, Waajeed’s latest offering is a must for Hip-Hop heads and beat freaks alike. The high standard is set from the start, with layered beats, string snippets and horn...

VIDEO: Albert Hammond Jr (12 July 2007)

Albert Hammond Jr blew away the crowd at ULU last night. Some of the punters were so overwhelmed they felt the need to get on stage with the band. Were you there? We want to hear about your experience......

REVIEW: The Tavistock (12 July 2007)

The Tavistock, Balham Wednesday 11 July Review by Peter Coulston The Tavistock is the Wednesday night acoustic show at The Bedford, when the Shakespeare Globe is temporarily abandoned to accommodate Burnsy’s Quiz Night. I first saw Paulo Nuttini at this...

COMPETITION: Metro Weekender (12 July 2007)

The Metro Weekender is the ideal way to spend your August bank holiday. Imagine two days of watching your fave bands whilst lolling about in the sunshine (or sliding about in the rain). Either way, it's going to be unforgettable!...

INTERVIEW: Wallis Bird (10 July 2007)

Interview by Katie Spain They call it the “Luck of the Irish” but after meeting Wallis Bird, I have another suggestion. Maybe it’s all down to sheer determination. Think about it. Musician, Wallis Bird is not only one to watch…...

ALBUM REVIEW: Joy Denalane (10 July 2007)

Joy Denalane: Born & Raised Nesola Records, released 18 June 2007 This is the second album by Germany’s premier soul artist, and her first in English. Produced by husband, Max Herre, it features a good mix of Soul, Funk and...

INTERVIEW - Scott Matthews ( 9 July 2007)

Interview by Katie Spain When I picked up the phone to chat to Scott Matthews I wasn’t sure what to expect. Some musicians with an impressive history behind them can be a little (or a hell of a lot) hard...

INTERVIEW: Luciana and Super Mal ( 5 July 2007)

Just how big is 'Bigger Than Big'? By Katie Spain Dance fans and summer anthem boppers unite; there’s a tune on the horizon… and if rumours are correct, it’s going to be huge. The aptly named single (you guessed it)...

REVIEW: Justin Timberlake ( 5 July 2007)

Justin Timberlake O2 Arena Wed 4 July Review by Joe Cohen "Gonna rock your body, night and day" is not just a lyric for Justin Timberlake - it's a promise. There was not a single booty touching velvet last night...

REVIEW: Cicada Live ( 3 July 2007)

Cicada Live Platform 12 at Canvas By Matt Killeen Dance music is an archetypal smoke and mirrors business. By its very nature a repetitious affair even by the standards of Western popular music, the illusion of something bigger, grander and...

Concert For Diana ( 1 July 2007)

Modern TV may have its downfalls (Big Brother is one of them) but it also allows us to watch live music events when we miss out on tickets. Today, my living room is full of the sounds of Diana -...