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September 2008

LAST WEEK IN LONDON (30 September 2008)

LAST WEEK IN LONDON Good Times and Good Causes By Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to another week in the live lounges of London, all of which were located, once again, no further east than Soho. This is not intentional,...

GIG REVIEW: Computer Club (29 September 2008)

Computer Club Review by Kim Muller Although they performed to an almost non-existent audience, Computer Club are diamonds in the rough. No, they didn’t formally introduce themselves and were a bit on the anti-social side (“thank you very much” was...

GIG REVIEW: The Academy Is (29 September 2008)

The Academy Is Wedgewood Rooms - Portsmouth Review by Laura Winser On a chilly Sunday evening, I was at Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms to see fresh, young pop punk band from Chicago, The Academy Is. Being my third time seeing...

ALBUM REVIEW: Kano (29 September 2008)

Kano 140 Grime St Release date: 29th September Review by Kaydine Biscette Far from the cry of Kano’s sophomore album London Town, which was filled with a mixture of commercial tracks, and commercial collaborations, 140 Grime St is on...

GIG REVIEW: Lovvers (29 September 2008)

Lovvers Old Blue Last, Shoreditch, Friday 26th September 2008. Review by Amir Ahmed Tricky thing naming your band and it seems Lovvers are no exception. Did they really have a good think about that moniker? It's not really one to...

GIG REVIEW: The Levellers (29 September 2008)

The Levellers 27th of September at The Royal Albert Hall Review by Katherine Cowell It seemed a strange marrying; that is, a post punk political band playing at the sumptuous Royal Albert Hall, but the acoustics of the world famous...

SINGLE REVIEW: Tah Mac (29 September 2008)

Tah Mac Time Of My Life Release date: 10th November 2008 Review by Jasveer Singh Gill Hip Hop is a very big tree that has grown many different branches since it became mainstream. We have seen Gangsta rap, Conscious...

ALBUM REVIEW: Don Cavalli (29 September 2008)

Don Cavalli Cryland Release date: 20th October 2008 Review by Beca Laliberte Music critics around the world have already pigeonholed Don Cavalli as ‘mimicky’ and ‘unimaginative’ and complain that stylistically, Cryland is a blatant imitation of all the rock and...

ALBUM REVIEW: Death Vessel (29 September 2008)

Death Vessel Nothing is Precious Enough For Us Release date: November 3rd. Review by Beca Laliberte Amazingly, Death Vessel’s lead vocalist is not a girl. Though having such a surprisingly high and fragile voice, Joel Thibodeau is probably used to...

INTERVIEW: The Flobots (29 September 2008)

Flobots Interview by Zarina Raja Flobot's huge American hit, Handlebars, has finallay made its way over to the UK, and is guaranteed to work its way inside the heads of the British masses with its horrendously catchy chorus. Although...

GIG REVIEW: Silent Film (29 September 2008)

Silent Film The Forum,Kentish Town 24th September 2008 Review by Charne Jones Silent film are as poignant as Portishead. From the balcony of the Forum in Kentish Town, the sharp sting of a piano tuned to perfection cuts through...

ALBUM REVIEW: Hey Negrita (26 September 2008)

Hey Negrita You Can Kick Review by Sean Connolly Ladies and gentlemen, on tonight’s menu we have more of the same, country fried music with a hint of Tom Waits, a slice of James Burton and a bottle of...

ALBUM LAUNCH: The Big Pink (26 September 2008)

The Big Pink Too Young To Love / Crystal Visions The Victoria Pub, Mile End, 26th September 2008. Review by Holly Groom The Big Pink are Londoners Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell; what with the former being Lily Allen’s current...

ALBUM REVIEW: Tony Christie (26 September 2008)

Tony Christie ‘Made in Sheffield.' Review by Oli Simpson After the chuckle-free miseryfest that was the re-release of ‘Show Me The Way To Amarillo’, featuring rotund funnyman Peter Kaye gurning manically as he jumped the shark, there appeared to be...

ALBUM REVIEW: Trash Fashion (26 September 2008)

Trash Fashion Nights of Error Release Date: 20th October 2008 Review by Zuri Zurowski When there are less ironists in bright fluorescent clothing strutting down Shoreditch High Street on a Saturday night than there were punks to be found on...

ALBUM REVIEW: TV On The Radio (26 September 2008)

TV On The Radio Dear Science Review by Chris Todd Firstly, this is not Dave Sitek and friends, nor is it a band created around the somewhat considerable talent of aforementioned Sitek, nor is it a five out of five...

ALBUM REVIEW: Funeral For A Friend (26 September 2008)

Funeral For A Friend Memory and Humanity Release date: October 13th Review by Katherine Cowell Despite the somewhat reflective title, the album does not reach the depths that its title would suggest. The opening track ‘Rules and Games’ is...

DON'T MISS: International Tattoo Convention (25 September 2008)

What are you doing this weekend? Pot noodles and a sofa surfing marathon may suit some people but in this editorial hub we like to do something a bit diffferent with our time. The International Tattoo Convention is exactly that....

GIG REVIEW: We The Kings (24 September 2008)

WE THE KINGS (With The Academy Is) London Islington Academy . Wednesday 17th September 2008 Review by Rhose Ejobe Wednesday night in London’s Carling Academy, I’m here to see We The Kings. A four man band from the United States,...

INTERVIEW: Kano (24 September 2008)

Kano - you know the name, you know the face, hell.. you certainly know the voice. But just how much do you know about the man himself? British rapper Kano has a new album '140 Grime Street' out on 29th...

GIG REVIEW: Ladyhawke (24 September 2008)

Ladyhawke Pure Groove, 23rd September 2008 Review by Joan Losa Photo taken by Marcos de Miguel Gómez’ Ladyhawke, aka Pip Brown, proved yesterday, in just half an hour, why she has been named the new Myspace muse. Born in...

GIG REVIEW: Flobots (24 September 2008)

Flobots KCLSU, 23rd September 2008 Review by Charne Jones If I was going to make one of those inspirational movies about some inner city hoodrat kids who discover the merits of a good education and rise above the slums, I...

LAST WEEK IN LONDON (23 September 2008)

Times Square, Texas and Two Fine Ladies By Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to what promises to be a great week here in this capital of live music. I hit the ground running on Monday at the Soho Theatre on...

SINGLE REVIEW: Sky Larkin (22 September 2008)

Sky Larkin Fossil, I: Review by Stevie Keen Sky Larkin does not want to be pigeonholed; children of the musical world, they want to be inspired by everything. Which makes you wonder why they skipped over their eclectic MySpace gems...

ALBUM REVIEW: InnerpartySystem (22 September 2008)

InnerPartySystem InnerPartySystem: Reivew by Stevie Keen Dangerous liaisons between music genres aren’t uncommon nowadays. Bands are rapidly deserting their pigeonholes to shack up with other genres and while it can sometimes create something explosive and thrilling (Bloc Party’s ‘Mercury’ for...

GIG REVIEW: Gym Class Heroes (22 September 2008)

Gym Class Heroes Gig Review Review by Beca Laliberte Compared to other big hip-hop and rap artists who seem to be devoid of any inspirational issues other than money, cars and ‘bling’, Gym Class Heroes are a much-needed gasp...

ALBUM REVIEW: Wye Oak (22 September 2008)

Wye Oak If Children Release date: 17th November 2008 Reivew by Allana Cutter 17th November sees the release of Wye Oak’s debut album, If Children, on Affairs Of The Heart records. Wye Oak comprises of Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack,...

ALBUM REVIEW: Gang Gang Dance (22 September 2008)

Gang Gang Dance Saint Dymphna Release date: 20th October 2008 Review By Allana Cutter The follow-up to critically acclaimed God’s money, Saint Dymphna is Gang Gang Dance’s latest attack on the music world. It has a distinctly unique sound to...

GIG REVIEW: Crystal Castles (22 September 2008)

Crystal Castles Electric Ballroom, Thursday 18th September Review by Zakia Uddin Crystal Castles played a short, but seamless show at Camden’s Electric Ballroom. The audience of Skins rejects and origami boned scenesters created a heaving mass at the front...

REVIEW: Nickelback (22 September 2008)

Nickelback O2 Arena, London Friday 19 September 2008 Review by Paul Beevers The boom in concert attendances since the turn of the millennium never ceases to amaze me. Tonight Nickelback appeared to have sold out the O2 Arena. I certainly...

ALBUM REVIEW: Nelly (22 September 2008)

Nelly ‘Brass Knuckles’ Review by Solange Moffi Nelly marks his return from a four-year hiatus with over an hour of stinky bling bling. Unfortunately, ‘Brass Knuckles’ comes across as phoney as a fake Gucci bag, that even the overkill of...

COMPETITION: Meet Ladyhawke (19 September 2008)

LADYHAWKE MEET PIP AT HER NEXT VIDEO SHOOT Ladyhawke will be shooting the video for her next single, "My Delirium" on Monday 22nd September. For the chance to meet Pip at the video shoot, simply email the answer to the...

NEWS: Save Ginglik Protest (19 September 2008)

This email from the devoted people at Ginglik just hit our inbox. The word is worth spreading. Get down there if you're at a loose end on Saturday - and if you're not, cancel your plans. Save Ginglik Protest...

NEWS: Win Cash and a Car with Creative 30 (18 September 2008)

We're as tight as a librarian's pursed lips here in Editorial world (aren't all music journos?) and love a good competition when it comes our way. One that stood out when it hit our inbox was Creative 30 - a...

ALBUM REVIEW: The Ends Of The Earth (17 September 2008)

Broke The Ends Of The Earth Review by Chris Carruthers With genres coming and going on the dance scene more than ever, and production and mixing becoming more accessible, it takes something special to stick; with Breakbeat it’s not hard...

SINGLE REVIEW: Disturbed (16 September 2008)

Disturbed ‘Indestructible’ Review by Beca Laliberte According to the band, the title track of Disturbed’s fourth album ‘Indestructible’ is an anthem for the soldiers. Though the meaning of the song is just as superficial as its title, frontman David...

SINGLE REVIEW: Youmeatsix – ‘Jealous Minds Think Alike’ (16 September 2008)

Youmeatsix Jealous Minds Think Alike Review by Beca Laliberte It goes without saying that Youmeatsix are not going to start any kind of musical revolution. There is nothing new or original here. The band’s debut single, ‘Jealous Minds Think Alike’...

SINGLE REVIEWS: Pretty Ricky, Honey Ryder and Hellsongs (16 September 2008)

Reviews by Chris Todd Pretty Ricky Pretty Ricky featuring Butta Creame - Cuddle up As dated as a Craig David ballad circa when he sold records or that TLC song you thought was amazing at the time that has dated...

Album Review: Honey Ryder (16 September 2008)

Honey Ryder Review by Rhose Ejobe To start of with the album cover looks great, a back drop of a setting sun with curly and straight hair in the aura's yellow rays. This is just what I need to centre...

ALBUM REVIEW: Glasvegas (16 September 2008)

Glasvegas Glasvegas Review by Chris Todd It's grim up North apparently (by default this includes Scotland)....not the North people not from there know about, the REAL North, the places that used to be there....they are still there but out...

GIG REVIEW: Club Fandango (16 September 2008)

Club Fandango @ 229 Tuesday 2nd September Review by Andy Hirst As part of Club Fandangos ‘Fistful of Fandangos’; a five day mini festival held at 229 on Great Portland Street, Thursday, or day 3 of the festival saw Fionn...

SINGLE REVIEW: DJ IRONIK (15 September 2008)

DJ Ironik I Wanna Be Your Man Review by Chris Henry Grime and Rap sensation ‘DJ Ironik’ brings us his new single release ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’. A consistent hit on the MySpace charts, this is a fresh new...

ALBUM REVIEW: We The Kings (15 September 2008)

We The Kings We The Kings Review by Chris Henry. Energetic punk music with smatterings of pop would be the simplest way to describe ‘We the Kings’ self titled debut album. Listening more closely to their sound there are...

REVIEW: Kraftwerk (13 September 2008)

Kraftwerk ( A Day In The Life) Ireland 13th September 2008 Review by Amir Ahmed This one day festival was supposed to take place at Luggala, Wicklow on the estate of Guiness heir Garech Browne, but torrential rain, soon put...

Ladyhawke: Dusk Till Dawn (12 September 2008)

Ladyhawke Dusk Till Dawn Review by Belle Piec Here at the Seatwave HQ, we can't get enough of Ladyhawke's debut album. But, one of our reviewers was a little less than impressed with her new single, Dusk Till Dawn....

REVIEW: Mobo Nominees Launch Party (12 September 2008)

MOBO Awards 2008 Nominee Launch Party Review By Kaydine Biscette Shoreditch’s Beach Blanket Babylon played host to this year’s nominee launch party for the MOBO Awards. With the attendance of many stars from the wonderful world of music, such as...

LAST WEEK IN LONDON: Anywhere But Hackney. (12 September 2008)

Last Week In London Anywhere But Hackney By Peter Coulston Hello again, and here we are in the wonderful world of live music in the capital, with lots going on at a venue near you. Straying no further east than...

REVIEW: Stevie Wonder (12 September 2008)

Stevie Wonder O2 Arena 11th September 2008 Review by Amir Ahmed The crowd at a concert speak volumes before a performer even takes to the stage and Stevie Wonder is certainly no exception. From small children to well-attired grandparents, indie...

REVIEW: Madonna (12 September 2008)

Madonna Sticky and Sweet World Tour Wembley Stadium 11 September 2008 Review by Adam Walker Another year and another Madonna world tour rolls into town. This time, however, it’s a tad more ‘exclusive’, with a one night only show at...

ALBUM REVIEW: Lovebox Weekender 2008 (12 September 2008)

Groove Armada Lovebox Weekender 2008 Review by Tim Kernutt Have you ever been to a Groove Armada gig or DJ-set and been as bored as you were when you had to learn the periodic table at school? No, me either....

Interview: Farewell (11 September 2008)

Interview by Zarina Raja Punk-Pop band Farewell of North Carolina will be touching down in the UK in October with a whole host of venues to play and a new single 'Eighty Eights.' Chirpy, cheeky and colourful, Farewell melt...

Got a question for Kano? (11 September 2008)

Kano - you know the name, you know the face, hell.. you certainly know the voice. But just how much do you know about the man himself? British rapper Kano has a new album '140 Grime Street' and single 'Hustler'...

NEWS: Metallica Pre-Show Party (10 September 2008)

Metallica Announce Indigo2 Pre Show and After Party We thought it couldn't get any better... a private Metallica gig, dirt cheap with all proceeds going to charity. Then, an invite to the Metallica 'Death Magnetic' pre show and after party...

SINGLE REVIEW: Kicking and Screaming (10 September 2008)

Funeral for a Friend Kicking and Screaming Review by Shari Last “Kicking and Screaming” kicks off with a Muse-like riff of pumping energy. You may think, “Ooh, I’m in for a treat.” But hold your horses – the singing hasn’t...

SINGLE REVIEW: Attic Lights (10 September 2008)

Attic Lights Wendy Review by Shari Last If you think Attic Lights sound a bit like a Teenage Fanclub fanclub, you’d be right. And not only does their sound echo the orchestral guitar pop of the early 90s band, they’ve...

SINGLE REVIEW: Innerpartysystem (10 September 2008)

Innerpartysytem Die Tonight, Live Forever Review by Shari Last The fact that Pennsylvania band INNERPARTYSYSTEM released a limited number of their first single “Don’t Stop” on an LP made of milk chocolate would probably have been enough to make people...

INTERVIEW: Neimo (10 September 2008)

Interview by Katie Spain What can I say? I am quietly smitten when French band Neimo walk into the dimly lit Water Rats venue in East London. Big smiles, scruffy hair, 'can't quite place it' accents and a shitload of...

INTERVIEW: Kitty, Daisy and Lewis (10 September 2008)

Kitty, Daisy and Lewis Interview by Zarina Raja If you're sick of irritating Indie and plastic Pop, then Kitty, Daisy and Lewis are certainly a band to check out. The three siblings have drawn inspiration from the 50s, teasing...

Album Review: Bryn Christopher (10 September 2008)

Bryn Christopher My World Review by Solange Moffi Bryn Christopher has been around for a wee while, landing supporting slots for revered divas such as Mary J Blige, Chaka Khan and Amy Winehouse. Appearing as an is-being version of...

INTERVIEW: Taio Cruz ( 9 September 2008)

When we settled down with Taio Cruz on the couch for a second time, we had fan questions on the mind and he had... well, sunglasses! After a successful UK tour, the solo star and producer is enjoying the fruits...

ALBUM REVIEW: Michael Jackson ( 9 September 2008)

Michael Jackson King Of Pop Review by Amir AhmedKing Of Pop Michael Jackson's last album of original work was 2001's Invincible. Since then, he's had three compilation albums' with this, the latest having been chosen by the fans. Michael...

COMPETITIONS: The Eternal Light Tour ( 8 September 2008)

The Eternal Light Tour By The Rambert Dance Company We’ve teamed up with EMI Classics and Rambert Dance Company to offer you the chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to the dance Eternal Light by the...

NEWS: Sugababes' new video ( 8 September 2008)

“All independent women know / It takes a lot to run the show I am the fire and the coal / I am a woman in control” The tight-arsed (by that we mean fit), sexy S'babes are at it again;...

LAST WEEK IN LONDON: Now Showing In a Pub Near You ( 8 September 2008)

Last Week In London Now Showing In a Pub Near You by Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to what has become a very cold and miserable city on the weather front at least. But, then again, what’s new; nobody comes...

NEWS: Primal Scream to play Vodafone Music Awards ( 8 September 2008)

"Well colour me happy, there's a Rock band in here too!" Rock pioneers Primal Scream have been confirmed to perform at the Vodafone Live Music Awards 2008. It's enough to make a music fan want to trade in their Orange...

GIG REVIEW: Neimo ( 7 September 2008)

Neimo Death Disco Notting Hill Arts Club, London 3rd September 2008 Review by Laura Yates Wednesday evening saw me at the trendy Notting Hill night Death Disco (Notting Hill Arts Club) for a set which I believe will remain in...

ALBUM REVIEW: Bloc Party ( 4 September 2008)

Bloc Party Intimacy Review by Chris Todd It can't be easy being Bloc Party. Coming from the school of 2005's influx of post-punk influenced indie bands rising from the ashes of The Libertines, Bloc Party were always a different...

SINGLE REVIEW: 4th Child ( 4 September 2008)

4th Child Now I've found you Review by Christopher Todd Imagine the worst club you've ever been in with the most undesirably rancid of people you'd play with traffic crossing the road to avoid; this would be the soundtrack. The...

SINGLE REVIEW: Sportsday Megaphone ( 4 September 2008)

Sportsday Megaphone I Think It's Love (Sunday Best) Review By Chris Todd Sonic the hedgehog style bleeps, vocodered vocals, cheesy trance style riffs, a bad guitar solo and an Ian Duryesque lead vocal...is this a joke or the first post...

SINGLE REVIEW: Sisters of Transistors ( 4 September 2008)

Sisters of Transistors The Don Review by Chris Todd Being an integral member of classic early 90s dance act 808 state gives you instant legendary status. His latest project be Sisters of Transition . The influence? Electro Pop with Morroccon...

Single Review: The Big Pink ( 4 September 2008)

The Big Pink Too Young to Love (House Anxiety) Review by Chris Todd Aren't unexpected surprises brilliant? Like winning your quid back on a scratch card, or people acknowledging you opening the door for them...one for the London readers there......

GIG REVIEW: Neimo ( 3 September 2008)

Neimo Water Rats, London 1st September 2008 Review by Katie Spain The French make bloody good wine, fine cheese and mighty delicious baguettes. What you don’t usually associate France with is Indie Rock sung in English. It’s a hot topic...

NEWS: Unkle launch new live venue ( 3 September 2008)

There's nothing like an overload of press releases clogging up your inbox. Sometimes however, a little gem stands out from the email crowd. The Unkle fans amongst you, might find this of interest. UNKLE + very special guests Ian Brown...

SINGLE REVIEW: Queen's English ( 3 September 2008)

Queen’s English EQ is the new album from London hip-hop five-piece Queen’s English. Review by Allana Cutter It takes a while to get into, and though it consists of seventeen tracks, the first six songs aren’t particularly gripping in any...

SINGLE REVIEW: Hardy Hard & Lady Waks ft. Afrikaa Bambaataa – Shake It ( 3 September 2008)

Hardy Hard & Lady Waks ft. Afrikaa Bambaataa Shake It Review by Allana Cutter Hardy Hard & Lady Waks ft. Afrikaa Bambaataa – Shake It Shake It is the latest offering from Berlin DJ Hardy Hard and his collaborators, Lady...

SINGLE REVIEW: Gym Class Heroes ( 3 September 2008)

Gym Class Heroes The Quilt Review by Chris Carruthers Whilst there isn't necessarily anything (beat/lyrics/production) to distinguish tracks such as ‘Cookie Jar’ from so many like it, I'll admit my toes are tapping, and there is definitely a high...

GIG REVIEW: REM ( 3 September 2008)

REM Twickenham Stadium Review by Chris Carruthers With a demographic predominantly made up of middle aged couples, re-living their heyday with their less than impressed (and shamefully uneducated) teens, the atmosphere took a little while to develop, despite the...

ALBUM REVIEW: Los Campesinos! ( 1 September 2008)

Los Campesinos! We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed Review by Joan Losa There is an important declaration that defines the new Los Campesinos! album on their website: “It's no B-Sides and rarities or "songs that weren't good enough to be...

LAST WEEK IN LONDON ( 1 September 2008)

West End Boys & East End Girls By Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to London’s vibrant indie music scene where we will be visiting venues old and new as well as meeting new friends and catching up with old ones....