Sophie Delila @ The Louisiana, Bristol, 19/05/13
Having seen Melanie Pain at Thekla a few weeks previous, there was an eagerness to see what her Nouvelle Vague band mate Sophie Delila had to offer.
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CocoRosie – Tales of a Grass Widow
The two sisters have named their music “freak folk” and you can see why. With a mix of pop, indie, blues and even opera all intertwined through el...more
Stagecoach – Say Hi To The Band
Back in 2003, Stagecoach consisted of two members of a very country themed persuasion. Along the years, those two have morphed into five and the ban...more
Kate Nash @ The Fleece, Bristol, 25/04/13
The atmosphere at The Fleece is one of the best in Bristol. No matter who’s playing, you will always get an eclectic mix of old faithfuls versus n...more
Melanie Pain @ Thekla, Bristol, 14/04/13
Relaxed, chic and sexy, Melanie Pain slips onto the stage at Thekla to a modest and equally chic crowd. The atmosphere is one I haven’t seen in a ...more
Duologue – Song and Dance
Song and Dance opens with "Machine Stop". An instant hook, it’s at once electric, rock and alternative. Many comparisons can be made between Duologu...more
Black Books – Aquarena EP
Black Books, a Texan five-piece, founded just three years ago but have been displaying their own kind of ambient Southern twist on rock since. Their...more
Joy Formidable @ The Fiddlers Bristol, 29/01/13
After a turbulent day on the daily grind, gale force winds have transformed us into Cousin It. Following a disappointing dinner consisting of a reduce...more
Interview: The Joy Formidable
The Joy Formidable are one of those bands who need to be listened to loud. Loud enough to do some serious long-term damage to your eardrums. Not that ...more
The Joy Formidable – Wolf’s Law
Their debut album The Big Roar was greatly received and still listened to today with the same enthusiasm experienced during their fantastic performanc...more