E-Streeter checks out the London folkers…. Not sure what I was expecting from Noah and the Whale but definitely not the upbeat, lively and convivial atmosphere which made Friday at the incongruous art deco HMV Institute in Birmingham such a joy. On record they are far more melancholy than they are in the flesh, the [...]
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Ah, maturity. Paul Weller sang about it on ‘When You’re Young’ all those years ago, which was odd because he was about 7 himself at the time, but still, we got his point. Music was a young person’s game. But all that’s changed over the last few years. The kids are still there, sure, but [...]
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In a new feature, ELM writers look back at some of the shows which changed their lives. Kicking us off, Tom Joad shares with us some of his favourite gigs down the years… Look, everybody does this. Sitting in front of a VDU, bored, distracted, worried about their mortgage, headache, hangover, partner, car, basic professional [...]
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Following on from last week’s article on noisy pups Twin Atlantic and their somewhat skew-whiff approach to playing live, we offer practical advice to any touring acts on how to get the most from being on the road. DO – attempt to pick gigs which are suitable to you. If you are a Norwegian Death [...]
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There’s a tradition in Scotland at big football matches that people will sell tickets outside the venue to supporters who haven’t managed to pick one up before matchday. The strange thing is that the seller makes no money on the deal. Tickets are sold for face value, and anyone attempting to sell them for more [...]
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The Monday Meh! Is a section where we look at a critically acclaimed artist who is, in fact, average. You may have noticed that we designated this section a specific day of the week. We aren’t going to lie, alliteration played a pretty big role in the scheduling, but still, the Monday Meh! it was [...]
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Yes, it’s here again. Glastonbury arrives and, for many of us, will be enjoyed through the medium of television. Even though you wouldn’t neccesarily know that if you had much exposure to mainstream media this week, who treat it as almost an act of sacrilege if you simply don’t fancy it. So for those who [...]
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Following hot on the heels of Hinterland is another boutique festival, the rather interestingly titled Stag and Dagger at the end of this month. Last years event was London-based – snarl, boo, hiss say the regional types – but this year they are taking it on the road, first to Leeds and then to Glasgow. [...]
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Calling out U2 for their sheer undiluted arseholeness is a bit like lambasting the rain; it might relieve some frustration but it’s ultimately pointless. After a while, you start to suspect that it isn’t really their fault, that they might just be genetically conditioned to be such complete and utter tools. But then comes news [...]
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Vespertine checks out the folksy rockers; Tonight’s support band proves to be a real surprise. It is cold, I am tired and there is no Guinness. The last thing I need is a support band. Bah, humbug. And yet….and yet. Now I won’t lie and claim that Trembling Bells will be everyone’s cup of tea; [...]
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