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LAST WEEK IN LONDON: Slowhand and Sting ( 1 July 2008)
Last Week In London Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park, 28-29June 2008 By Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to Not The Glastonbury Show, which means that, here in London we don’t need mud and tents to rock. All we need,...
LAST WEEK IN LONDON : Barges, Bars and New Stars ( 6 June 2008)
LAST WEEK IN LONDON : Barges, Bars and New Stars By Peter Coulston Hello and welcome, gig lovers; this weekend I feel as if I haven’t been away, as it is Sunday and am I at home carving a Sunday...
INTERVIEW: Mattafix ( 6 June 2008)
Mattafix Interview by Zarina Raja It is very refreshing to stumble upon a pair of musicians who care so passionately about a cause that their music supports. Mattafix, the Reggae/Rock/Hip-Hop duo are firmly rooted in the promotion of getting...
LAST WEEK IN LONDON :American Stars and East End Bars ( 2 June 2008)
Last week in London. By Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to the week after the most disastrous Bank Holiday weekend that I can recall in many a long time. Lousy weather, and fuel prices so high that we couldn’t afford...
LAST WEEK IN LONDON: Summer In The City (12 May 2008)
Summer In The City by Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to London live as we have come to know it. It’s still alive and well and contemplating the fine weather that is surely on its way. With such bounding optimism,...
COMPETITION: Foo Fighters ( 9 May 2008)
Foo Fighters Picture the scene: a sweltering summer afternoon, thousands of Foo Fighters’ fans, and a back catalogue of crashing Foo Fighters’ tracks. Correct me if I’m wrong, but is this not one of only way to spend a...
GIG REVIEW: Nick Cave ( 8 May 2008)
Nick Cave Review by Kate Spieg 'Nick Cave has still got it. You can’t put on that kind of cool… ' The crowd, as you’d expect, a complete mix of the dregs and heights of society, were ready for...
GIG REVIEW: The Wombats ( 6 May 2008)
The Wombats Brixton Academy, May 3rd Review by Cherene Knop The Wombats. Those three little, mischievous lads from Liverpool with their marsupial mascot sold out the Brixton Academy. I think its more to do with their infectious indie pop...
SINGLE REVIEW: Los Campesinos! ( 2 May 2008)
Los Campesinos! My Year in Lists Review by Zakia Uddin The latest Lost Campesinos! single is a sweet summery track about a relationship that begins with a stationary exchange. If you are the kind of person who adores stickers...
LAST WEEK IN LONDON: Brixton, the Bush and Balham (17 April 2008)
By Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to an overview of the delights of live music in this great city this week. Never mind the Olympics, the live music scene in London never sleeps and we don’t do politics (well, I...
GIG REVIEW: Be Your Own Pet ( 7 April 2008)
Be Your Own Pet Scala, April 1st Review by Joanne Conlon Jemima Pearl isn’t the most predictable of front women. Last time we crossed paths the set was cut prematurely as she stormed offstage in retaliation to a group...
GIG REVIEW: Be Your Own Pet ( 2 April 2008)
Be Your Own Pet Scala, Tuesday 1st April Review by Zarina Raja I have no idea where to start. Be Your Own Pet completely obliterated the Scala last night. They played one of the most splintering sets that I...
GIG REVIEW: The JD Set Presents: Art Brut (14 March 2008)
Art Brut The Luminaire, Thursday 13th March Review by Zarina Raja It certainly isn’t wrong to break up a kiss for an Art Brut song. God, what a great live band; there are all these little gems that you...
NEWS: All The Rage Launch Online Music Community (13 March 2008)
All The Rage Cast your minds back to the dark days of December when The Rage put on the Winter Rage Out at Kings Cross’ Canvas. Remember their ethos – gigging for grown-ups. We liked it because it meant...
GIG REVIEW: Kate Nash (11 March 2008)
Kate Nash Hammersmith Apollo, Monday 10th March Review by Zarina Raja Hammersmith Apollo was swarming with girls in their early teens that were dressed like Kate Nash, Beth Ditto or Natasha Khan; the make-up was layered on thick and...
GIG REVIEW: Last Week in London (10 March 2008)
More New Faces in Old Familiar Places by Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to London’s live music scene on this first week of March. The weather may be cold but the music is hot and in abundant supply. On Tuesday,...
Album Review: Mystery Jets (10 March 2008)
Mystery Jets Twenty One Review by Holly Groom Twenty One sounds like a band coming of age and indulging in a young, playful nature simultaneously. It’s a cleaner, simpler record than 'Making Dens' – less erratic and less prog-rock. It...
THE DOHERTY DEBATE: Part Two ( 6 March 2008)
Pete Doherty Chris Todd had nothing nice to say about Pete Doherty. If you haven't yet, then check out Part One of our Doherty Debate. Zarina Raja swiftly came to Pete's defence matching Todd's words and putting him in...
THE DOHERTY DEBATE: Hero or villain? ( 6 March 2008)
Pete Doherty Pete Doherty is the marmite of music; you either love him or you hate him. Check out our debate and make up your own mind. Chris Todd makes it pretty clear which side he is on from...
GIG REVIEW: Crisis Consequences ( 4 March 2008)
Crises Consequences Roundhouse, Camden. Sunday 2nd March Review by Holly Groom Consequences Live saw members of a superband consisting of Graham Coxon, New Young Pony Club, The Smiths' Andy Rourke, Supergrass, Paul Weller and the Noisettes perform an exclusive...
OUR VERDICT: NME Awards ( 3 March 2008)
NME Awards/NME Big Gig O2 Arena Thursday 28th February By Zarina Raja The NME Big Gig took place on Thursday night at the O2 Arena after the NME awards had taken place at the Indigo Arena earlier that day....
GIG REVIEW: BRIT Awards (21 February 2008)
The BRIT Awards Review by Holly Groom The BRITS are the undeniable biggies of British music awards ceremonies. I remember when Jarvis cocker's wiggling bum overshadowed both Michael Jackson and the Blur/Oasis 'shite-life' feud, and who could forget the disturbing...
SEATWAVE NEWSLETTER: News on the latest gigs, interviews and competitions (21 February 2008)
Seatwave Newsletter Sign Up Don’t you just hate it when you find out that your favourite band have just gone on tour and you didn’t even know about it, let alone be in with a chance of getting tickets? By...
INTERVIEW: Blood Red Shoes (12 February 2008)
Blood Red Shoes. Interview by Zarina Raja. Blood Red Shoes are an electric duo made up of Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell. Coming up from sea-battered shoreline of Brighton, Blood Red Shoes are a Grunge/Punk band that pride themselves...
DVD RELEASE: Take That - Beautiful World Live ( 8 February 2008)
Take That ‘Beautiful World Live’ Released 25th February 2007 saw a whole host of bands re-forming and taking to the stage but Take That was a cut above the rest. If you didn’t get the chance to see Take...
FESTIVAL WARMER: The Big Chill Festival ( 8 February 2008)
The Big Chill Festival The Big Chill Festival will take place from August 1st – 3rd. The line-up is as hot as ever with the following confirmed acts: The Mighty Boosh- one the most talked about comedy act of...
INTERVIEW: Robots in Disguise (29 January 2008)
Robots In Disguise Interview By Zarina Raja ‘We have a lot of fans that give us support, but in terms of the music industry, we have had f*** all. ‘ Robots In Disguise are not afraid to fight their corner....
GIG REVIEW: Yoav (25 January 2008)
Yoav 93 Feet East, Thursday 24th Jan Review By Zarina Raja I don’t know what to make of Yoav. The London paper (the source of all respectable knowledge) said he was: ‘Fresh, raw and organic; edgy electro with the...
SINGLE REVIEW: Aah ooh - Skibunny (24 January 2008)
New Single: Aah ooh Skibunny Review By Zarina Raja If you haven’t heard of Skibunny, then let me introduce you. First came the legend of Skibunny the club; two musicians, Mark and Tanya, with four Peel Sessions and a...
SINGLE REVIEW: Morrissey ( 9 January 2008)
Morrissey That’s How People Grow Up Review By Zarina Raja ‘That’s How People Grow Up’ is disappointing; it is hard to say why though. As a huge Smiths fan, you would think that Morrissey would still be floating my...
NEWS: Aesop Rock - UK tour ( 7 January 2008)
Aesop Rock 29th January – 4th February 2008 Brighton | London | Nottingham | Dublin | Edinburgh 2007 saw Aesop Rock (aka Ian Bavitz) deliver his full-length album ‘None Shall Pass’ on Definitive Jux to great critical acclaim. Now,...
Talent Contest: Do you want to play Glastonbury? ( 2 January 2008)
Are you in a band? Do you dream of playing outside your bedroom, your local community centre and your town? Do you fancy playing Glastonbury this year? Why not, huh? Even if you aren’t in a band, everyone knows...
NEWS: Mobile Act Unsigned Winners - Envy & Other Sins ( 2 January 2008)
mobileAct Unsigned winners - Envy and Other Sins After having spent various Saturday (and Sundays - I never managed to work out which was the repeat and which was the new episode) afternoons watching T4’s mobileAct Unsigned, getting angry...
SINGLE REVIEW: Clocks - All I Can (19 December 2007)
Clocks All I Can Review By Andy Hirst Despite having been a band together since as early as 2000, when they formed in their home town of Epsom, it has only been in the last couple of years that...
GIG REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers (19 December 2007)
Manic Street Preachers Brixton Academy,11 December 2007 Review By Tim Kernutt The Manic Street Preachers have enjoyed the continuing success that the likes of new-UK bands such as the Kaiser Chiefs could only dream of sustaining. Playing to an...
GIG REVIEW: The Winter Rage Out (18 December 2007)
The Winter Rage Out Canvas, Thursday 13th December. Review By Holly Groom They say you should never turn down a free supper and I've always been a sticker for doing what I'm told, so when Seatwave offered me a...
GIG REVIEW: Spice Girls (17 December 2007)
Spice Girls O2 Arena - Saturday December 15th By Zarina Raja We headed down to the biggest show of 2007 – apart from Led Zeppelin of course – to see the Spice Girls' first date in the UK after...
SINGLE REVIEW: Al Lewis - I'll Be The Moon (17 December 2007)
Al Lewis - I'll Be The Moon By Peter Coulston I reviewed Al’s album, “More Ways Than One” some time ago, and have been a regular at his London gigs over the past year; so I am pleased to...
LAST WEEK IN LONDON; Different Strings for Different Things (17 December 2007)
By Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to the world of live music in London. I trust you had a good weekend and that you have bought all your Christmas presents, ordered the turkey and put up the tree. No, I...
NEW SINGLE: Clocks (14 December 2007)
Clocks All I Can/ That Much Better If you haven’t heard of Epsom yet, you soon will, because it has finally bred some hot talent which goes by the name of Clocks. Indie-Pop band Clocks - influenced by the likes...
NEW VIDEO: Daughtry (13 December 2007)
Daughtry’s eponymous debut album crashed into the UK charts at number thirteen in August this year, and they’re following up this debut success with their next single, Home, released on the 7th Jan 2008. The band have been touring...
SINGLE REVIEW: David Ford (13 December 2007)
David Ford I'm Alright Now. Reveiw By Ash Akhtar David Ford’s latest single features a gentle, acoustic, Celtic, swaying backing coupled with a brooding, moody and unimaginative delivery of the affirmation that “I’m alright now”. Some of Ford’s imagery...
GIG REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers (12 December 2007)
Manic Street Preachers Brixton Academy 11th December. Clad in black, with a military jacket, the Manic Street Preachers’ Nicky Wire is, quite literally, skipping on stage. Though his technique is in dire need of attention, this frivolous entrance is...
LAST WEEK IN LONDON: American Dreams and Local Teams (10 December 2007)
By Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to another visit to the best live music in London, or, at least, the best that I was able to cover given the time available. I have been very self indulgent this week, and...
GIG REVIEW: The Victorian English Gentlemens Club (24 November 2007)
The Victorian English Gentlemans Club (Supporting Sons and Daughters) Islington Academy. Wednesday 21st Nov. Review By Zarina Raja Even though I was at the Islington Academy to see Sons and Daughters, I found myself wanting to write about the...
GIG REVIEW: Alphabeat (20 November 2007)
Alphabeat Camden Barfly 19th November 2007 Review by Zarina Raja Alphabeat look set to turn the realms of Pop upside-down and inside-out; this was obvious as soon as they bounced onto the tiny Barfly stage which had no where near...
NEWS: Eels release a 'Best Of' (16 November 2007)
It’s my very great pleasure to inform you that the mighty Eels are set to celebrate their ten year anniversary with the release of their first 'Best Of.' If that is not enough for your Eel-thirsty ears then maybe...
ALBUM REVIEW: Laura Critchley (16 November 2007)
Review By Peter Coulston In addition to listening to this album in it's entirity, I was also fortunate enough to hear Laura Critchley perform some of the songs live at the album launch last Wednesday. I did not envy...
NEW SINGLE: Time - The Rumble Strips (14 November 2007)
Time - Released on November 19th. With their debut album ‘Girls and Weather’ released to great critical acclaim across the board, The Rumble Strips release the final single from the record and possible album highlight, ‘Time’. From Tom Gorbutt’s...
NEW SINGLE: The Piano - PJ Harvey (14 November 2007)
PJ Harvey’s White Chalk, in my opinion, is one of her greatest releases in recent years. She has created a beautiful array of melancholic tracks that are engrossing and hypnotic. Her voice floats through the poignant lyrics and shines...
INTERVIEW - Peter Cincotti ( 2 November 2007)
Interview By Katie Spain It's not every day you get the chance to chat to a charming songwriter and pianist (especially not one so easy on the eye) Flex your eardrums folk... New Yorker Peter Cincotti is back. This time...
New Single - Crank That, Soulja Boy (29 October 2007)
So, do you know how to 'crank that?' Well, in-the-know premiership players, Beyonce and, erm, SpongeBob SquarePants all know how to, and they are rocking the ‘Crank That’ Dance like nobody's business. The infectious dance has spawned numerous remixes...
News - Keane release an exclusive track for Warchild. (22 October 2007)
Keane release ‘The Night Sky’ on 29th October 2007, through Island Records, to raise money for the UN Award winning charity War Child. The single will be available to download exclusively on 22nd October 2007, at www.warchildmusic.com. ‘The Night...
Single Release - Angels and Airwaves (19 October 2007)
Everything's Magic. Angels and Airwaves are formed from an impressive line up – Tom from Blink 182 and Box Car Racer, fellow Box Car Racer pal David Kennedy, former Offspring drummer Adam ‘Atom’ Willard and newly recruited, former 30...
Get on stage with Rufus Wainwright! (12 October 2007)
Are you Going To A Town to see Rufus Wainwright? Have you ever wondered what it is like being on stage, under the glare of the spotlight with hundreds of expectant faces staring back at you? Well, now is...
Film Review: Control (12 October 2007)
- Zarina Raja ‘I exist on the best terms that I can,’ croaked Sam Riley, aka Ian Curtis. Oh, I was in for an intense few hours, not surprising considering the ending – I didn’t even have any sweets...
Gig Recommendation: Skinnyman + L.Man (11 October 2007)
25th October at Cargo, London If you love your Hip Hop, then there is probably no better way to transform a dull, October evening, than by spending it in the company of London’s finest Hip Hop stars Skinnyman +...
Gig Review: The Go! Team (10 October 2007)
- Zarina Raja No other band suits their name more then The Go! Team. Their performance at the Astoria was exactly that – it was all Go! Go! Go! The Go! Team were the headlining act for the NME...
INTERVIEW: DJ Panko ( 8 October 2007)
Interview By Katie Spain DJ Panko is part of the magnificent, eight piece band from Barcelona, Ojos de Brujo. Ojos de Brujo blend Hip Hop with traditional Flamenco beats, resulting in a wonderland of funky, eclectic sounds. Over the years,...
News: The Satin Peaches - Debut single ( 5 October 2007)
'Well Well Well Well.' Out October 8th 2007 on Ltd 7" vinyl & digital download Detroit youngsters The Satin Peaches release their first single ‘Well Well Well Well’ this October to coincide with their appearance on the NME Freshers...
Gig Review: Ali Love (21 September 2007)
YO YO - 20th September 2007. Threading my way though Nottinghill's Yo Yo, I felt like I had blindly stumbled into the set of Nathan Barley. Around me, people crumpled to the floor, spinning on their heads and twisting...
New Single: Kennedy (20 September 2007)
Kennedy is running for President. Like the current Bush administration, Kennedy is on a mission to make the world a sexier place. He is a lightning bolt of freedom into the pants of millions. In a land of musical...
New Single: The Hives (19 September 2007)
TICK TICK BOOM Exploding digitally from 1st October and on CD and 7” from the 8th on Polydor. The Hives return with the first single from their highly-anticipated new record “The Black and White Album”. A Dennis Herring produced...
DVD Review: U2 Popmart (19 September 2007)
Not Such a Lemon After All Though they’ve been rockin’ for well over two decades, I missed the U2 glory years. When their album ‘Pop’ was released in 1997 I was about 10 years old resisting the onslaught of...
News: LeAnn Rimes Single (17 September 2007)
The lovely LeAnn Rimes is back with her new single ‘Nothin better to do’ set to be released on the 24th September. Oh my, how Ms Rimes has changed since 'How Do I live' which soared through the charts...
News: Oasis to release a DVD film 'Lord Don't Slow Me Down.' (17 September 2007)
What happens when a film maker follows one of the world’s biggest bands on a year long world tour? What happens when the film maker is granted unique access to that band, is present for the ups and downs,...
Last Week In London: Champagne & Chansons (17 September 2007)
By Peter Coulston Here we are, at the beginning of another week with lots of good stuff to look forward to. Hopefully, this week will be tube strike free; but the way Gordon Brown is going, everybody will be on...
Ani Difranco in the UK (10 September 2007)
Ani Difranco is coming to the UK!! Gracing our shores three times, her European tour begins in Manchester, heads to Glasgow and ends in London and she’ll be heading out to Ireland, Belgium, France, Germany and host of other...
ALBUM REVIEW: ROONEY (10 September 2007)
Calling the World I find it hilarious that I found a review of Rooney’s new album Calling The World on a parenting website. It must be such a slap in the face for these guys. The album was recommended...
ALBUM REVIEW: STEPHEN FRETWELL (10 September 2007)
'Man On The Roof' Stephen Fretwell announces ‘Man on the Roof’, the follow up album to his gold selling Magpie. It explores the darker side of romance; adultery, unrequited advances and redemption. Through his tracks William Shatner’s Dog and Funny...
LAST WEEK IN LONDON: Lightning Strikes and Live Mikes (10 September 2007)
By Peter Coulston A tube strike; what a way to start the week. Not the end of the world, but a great inconvenience if you are attending late running gigs. Fortunately, my first gig of the week began so early...
NEW SINGLE: CHARLEAN DANCE ( 6 September 2007)
Once you've dabbled in dirty pop, there’s no going back. You'll be an addict begging for more, desperate to get those dirty beats pumping through your lusting veins.Dirty pop is exactly what you would expect - grimy but funky...
NEW VIDEO - 50 Cent feat. Justin timberlake (29 August 2007)
50 Cent's new single Ayo Technology is out in a few weeks featuring JT. Take a look at his new vid while you have the chance... For more info on 50 - check out his myspace at www.myspace.com/50cent...
HARD-FI NEWS (29 August 2007)
Are you a massive Hard-Fi fan? (I have heard there are some...) Hard Fi will be performing an intimate gig at the BBC Maida Vale studios for Zane Lowe on Radio 1. Taking place on the evening of Monday...
REVIEW: Cajun Dance Party (29 August 2007)
In store Performance -Rough Trade The brightly lit Rough Trade store echoed that of a classroom. It was stuffed with Cajun Dance Party balloons, badges and a group of skinny jean clad teenagers with lego haircuts – I was hoping...
DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKEND 2007 (28 August 2007)
Hosted by KILLA KELA, TRIP, BILLY BIZNIZZ and CUTMASTER SWIFT Live acts all weekend – TBC! Beat junkies and turntablists beware! The 2007 WORLD DMC DJ Championships are upon us, with this year’s event looking set to be the...
NEWS AND GIG DATES-The Dead 60's and The Rifles (20 August 2007)
When The Dead 60's burst onto the scene in 2005, with a debut album of spooky ska sound that they made their own, they were somewhat of an anomaly. They had nothing to do with the current fad for...
VENUE OF THE WEEK Hope & Anchor, Islington 15 August (20 August 2007)
By Peter Coulston I have not been to the Hope & Anchor in ages, so was glad to receive an invite from Bethany Packer to watch her perform there. The last time I went to this very old, established venue...
Technorati (18 June 2007)
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GIG REVIEW: FatBoy Slim (22 January 2007)
Fatboy Slim, Big Beach Boutique 3, Brighton Beach, New Year's Day 2007. By Christina Warner After a stormy New Year's Eve, I doubted if anyone would turn up for FatBoy Slim's BBB3. But sure enough by 5pm the place was...
REVIEW: George Michael - Wembley Arena, London (27 December 2006)
By Nick Levine Gig played on 12/12/06 In a world where it's possible to earn fame by neglecting to leave a house in North London for 13 weeks, is there anything rarer than a forgotten superstar? But, think about it,...
INTERVIEW: The Pipettes (21 December 2006)
There's something about The Pipettes. It's not just their polka dot endowed dress sense... everyone's getting spotty these days (though they do wear them better than most). It might have something to do with their stunning looks, long legs and...
Preview: The X Factor Tour (19 December 2006)
So, the votes are in, the nation has voted and we now have a new X-Factor popstar wannabe in our midst. Did you watch it? Did you vote? Do you care? I hate to admit it, but in between pre...
GIG GUIDE: The Sound Movement (15 December 2006)
GIG of the evening... THE SOUND MOVEMENT Single Launch for "Modern Condition" 15 Dec 2006 21:00 By Katie Spain Put down your pens, step back from the keyboard and prepare to eradicate a brain cell or two. THE WEEKEND IS...
Lunchtime freebie (15 December 2006)
This one's for the culture buffs so if heavy metal mayhem rocks your boat look away now. Fancy a Christmas freebie? What about an extended lunch break? Ask your boss nicely or bribe them with mince pies because there's a...
Sandi Thom... is she 'da bomb'? (14 December 2006)
According to Pop Bitch, internet sensation Sandi Thom doesn't quite cut it with our friends Down Under. The little punk rocker wannabe allegedly did a free myspace gig in Melbourne. Only 25 people turned up and poor ol' Sandi didn't...
A royal event - The Diana Concert (13 December 2006)
If you haven't heard about this one yet your head must be well and truly buried up your gluteus maximus. The Princes are in the press again... this time after announcing they're planning a 2007 star-studded pop concert in honor...
Happy New... Kylie (13 December 2006)
She's back! Just when you thought you'd be spending a hot-pant-less New Year's Eve drinking crap wine and hugging complete strangers, Kylie announces a NYE gig. Why shiver on the banks of the Thames to see a 'blink and you'll...
Lemar at the Jazz Cafe (11 December 2006)
Reality TV - you've got to love it... or not. Most 'Fame Academy' contestants come, sing a few wobbly tunes and then drift off into obscurity. One soulful diamond in the musical rough though is Lemar. After competing in the...
Hot off the press - MUSE (11 December 2006)
MUSE They sold out their Wembley Stadium date on Saturday June 16th, now Muse have announced a new date on Sunday 17th June. The stadium won't know what's hit it. After playing the Big Day Out festivals in Australia in...
Review: Pink ( 1 December 2006)
We asked for your reviews and boy are you delivering! Here's what Mr Walker had to say about the lady with 'the hair' when he saw her last week: Not many people associate the colour pink with rock and roll,...
Fan of the week (29 November 2006)
NAME: Casper LOCATION: London FANATICAL ABOUT: Death metal THE EXTENT OF THE MADNESS: This hard core music fan take concert-going to the extreme. While he admits to the odd 'fancy dress' moment, he assures us there's no make up...
Review: Strike Anywhere, Camden Underworld (19 November 2006)
Camden Underworld, London November 11, 2006 Richmond Virginia's Strike Anywhere - arguably punk's most prized band at the moment - have a third album released on Fat Wreck (Dead FM - seriously, listen to it), a loyal, passionate fan base...
Behind the scenes: The Urban Music Awards (15 November 2006)
Press pits are funny things... like parties; they can be a major success or a complete shambles. Luckily for the journalists at the 2006 Urban Music Awards, the press area was a perfect mix of both. A sure fire way...
Award results (14 November 2006)
http://www.seatwave.com/lily-allen-tickets/seasonOur backstage scout Katie was at the 2006 London Urban Music Awards and reported live as the results came through. Before we get into the backstage goss (WHO lost the gold winner's envelope before he managed to present it...?), here's...
Review: The Knife - The Forum (30 October 2006)
The Knife The Forum, London October 2006 By Zarina Raja A late start for the highly anticipated Swedish brother and sister electro duo worked in their favour because in each minute that passed, the audience grew more and more excited....
Review: Switches, Archway Tavern ( 8 July 2006)
Switches Archway Tavern, London, July 7th 06 By Zarina Raja London based Switches are undoubtedly the best new power pop indie ensemble to date. They successfully weaved their fast, poppy and well polished songs out to a devoted crowd as...
Review: Metric, The Beach Club ( 1 June 2006)
Metric The Beach Club, Brighton May 2006 By Zarina Raja It was certainly no dead disco. I had been slightly dubious before the gig when I bumped into a seemingly distracted Emily Haines, hood pulled up and hair over her...
