Fez
Fez, who originate from Chepstow comprise: Jon Chantarasak (Drums / backing vocals), Mike Clarke (Bass / Backing vocals), Will Jacks (Vocals / rhythm guitar) and Alex Smyth (lead guitar), have moved to London, where the group of friends who have known each other since school are beginning to stretch their musical wings, with gigs in […]
Elephantom
Elephantom from Boston in the USA, are a six piece band comprising Matt Aucoin (piano, keyboards, vocals, orchestral arrangements), Mike Cotter (bass, guitar), Trudie Kaiser (vocals, guitar), Sam Pearce (trumpet, vocals, guitar), Nick Pope (drums, vocals, guitar) and Zack Trahan (guitar, bass). Having been around since 2006, the band has evolved and focus on creating […]
The Drums European Tour February 2010
The Drums are just about to head off on an extensive tour of the UK, finishing with three shows in mainland Europe. 27th January Dingwalls London 20:00 4th February O2 Academy Newcastle 20:00 5th February Glasgow Barrowland 20:00 6th February Manchester Academy 20:00 7th February O2 Academy Leeds 20:00 9th February Rock City Nottingham 20:00 […]
Band of the week 16th January 2010
The Brassic from the UK, just over 5 months old debut at the number one spot in the band of the week chart Band of the week: Top 10. Saturday 16th January 2010. The Brassic UK (new entry) Gaoler’s Daughter UK (+ 7 places) The Pocket Gods UK (re-entry) Gary War USA (+ 3 places) […]
Stellarscope
Stellarscope a three piece band from Philadelphia in the USA, comprise Tom Lugo (vocal /Guitar / fx/ samples/ programming), Rob DeFlaviis (bass / keys) and Bob Forman (drums / percussion). In the decade of their existance the band has evolved their style becoming more experimental with their blend of space-pop. They are a well structured […]
The Pocket Gods – Plan Nub Behind the Fridge
In the inimitable style that is The Pocket Gods, I received a promo copy of their new LP, Plan Nub – Behind the Fridge, which the introduction track announces is an aural homage to B Movies, snacks and UFOs. And with that we have lift off into Nub Country, with Trailer Park on Mars which […]
The Brassic tour dates January and February 2010
The Brassic are working hard to secure some more dates for the next couple of months. Five dates have so far been announced. 15th January 20:00 Cafe De Paris, London W1 27th January 20:00 Mother Bar, 333 Club, Shoreditch 5th February 20:00 Rag & Bone @ South of the Border, London 12th February 20:00 Dirty […]
Gaoler’s Daughter -Tour dates January – February 2010
Gaoler’s Daughter are keeping themselves busy at the moment, so I would expect some additional dates to be added as the weeks progress, keep up to date with the latest tour dates on our facebook page. 17th January 7:00pm Stroll On at The Old Queen’s Head @ 44 Essex Road Islington 22nd January Shock Treatment […]
Gary War European Tour dates January 2010
Gary War has just finished playing in the UK and is now in mainland Europe before heading back to America at the end of the month. 14th January Amsterdam OCCII 20:00 15th January Dresden Ost-Pol 20:00 16th January Berlin West Berlin 20:00 17th January Prague Klub 007 20:00 18th January Geneva Cave 12 20:00 19th […]
Krakatoa – November Tour retrospective
Back in November Krakatoa set off on their first national tour with Alabama 3 and it turned in to a great success. I caught them on their first night in Cambridge (Krakatoa in Cambridge). As a retrospective of this successful tour Krakatoa made a short video : For more on Krakatoa.