Category: MUSIC
INTERVIEW WITH THE VIEW
You’ve been in the game since the mid noughties – what do you think the biggest change in the industry has been in this time? The bigest difference in my opinion is the way that music is getting released. Its the norm now to put out a free download first and a lot of lables [...]
BLUR TO PLAY REUNION GIG AT PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS
With only a handful of dates up for grabs, Plymouth Pavilions has secured Blur to play a one-off show in the South West this summer. Performing warm-up gigs in only three cities, Blur will head to Plymouth Pavilions on Tuesday 7 August 2012 ahead of their highly anticipated sold out return to London’s Hyde Park [...]
REVIEW: SLOW CLUB AT BATH MOLES (06/05/12)
Everybody knows the importance of stage presence. But whilst many bands see this as an invitation to preen; to tell ridiculous anecdotes or get mouthy with the crowd, Slow Club are so grounded it’s a miracle they don’t sink. Hailing from Sheffield: home of Pulp, Arctic Monkeys and a rather unfortunate history in steel, Slow [...]
THIS IS THE KIT AND ROZI PLAIN PLAY MISS PEAPOD’S IN CORNWALL
Two of Bristol’s finest female musicians – This Is The Kit and Rozi Plain – are heading down to Cornwall for a one off gig at Miss Peapod’s in Penryn. This Is The Kit – is Kate Stables playing banjo, guitar and a voice of unaffected clarity accompanied by her Wild Band creating primal and [...]
INTRODUCING…NINEPLANFAILED
nineplanfailed – an intriguing name, tell us how that came about… Our name is taken from one of the tracks on Adam and the Ants’ first album, ‘Dirk Wears White Sox’ (1979), and this is no accident. This album, and the period that its from (i.e. late 70’s / early 80’s) tends to inform a [...]
FREE: DJ MIX FROM MARCUS GAUNTLETT
International DJ and UK top 40 music producer Marcus Gauntlett has been part of a ever growing eletronic dance music scene for over a decade. As a DJ based in the South West, he has travelled the globe, as a producer he has topped many industry charts and starred in several of his own music [...]
REVIEW: RIZZLE KICKS + JOSH OSHO AT CARDIFF UNIVERSITY (27/04/12)
Last time Rizzle performed in Cardiff the duo were performing a small PA set for Propaganda at Glams nightclub, now the Brighton boys are back in Cardiff at the sold out Great Hall. Since their last stint in Cardiff Rizzle Kicks have received astonishing chart success with both his singles ‘Down The Trumpets’ and ‘Mama [...]
REVIEW: PROFESSOR GREEN AT CARDIFF GREAT HALL (03/05/12)
Last time Professor Green performed in Cardiff he was fresh from the release of his debut album ‘Alive Till I’m Dead’, fast forward two years and the rapper from Hackney has received chart storming success with his second album and also a number one single with ‘Please Read All About it’. Now, Professor Green is [...]
REVIEW: SIMPLE THINGS FESTIVAL 2012
Simple Things festival was once again upon the city of Bristol on Sunday. Queues outside Start the Bus began around 2pm, with many eager to start their voyage across the various venues including Thekla, O2 Academy and The Fleece. The day kicked off with all girl alt-choir Gaggle at the O2 Academy. An instant feast [...]
REVIEW: DRY THE RIVER AT BRISTOL FLEECE (30/04/12)
Ever since Dry the River’s debut album ‘Shallow Bed’ made it’s way onto music store shelves, there’s been a mass hysteria about how big they’re going to be. Tonight, they’ll get the chance to prove themselves at The Fleece. Support tonight comes from Dancing Years and Tall Ships. The first reflect Dry the River’s folk [...]
INTERVIEW WITH THE CORONAS
Tell us about the name…is it a homage to the beer? Unfortunately not. When we were thinking of a name, our favourite film at the time was almost famous directed by Cameron Crowe and in that the main character writes his article on a Corona-Smith Delux typewriter. We were just called Corona after that but [...]
INTERVIEW WITH THE TEMPER TRAP
It’s been a while since you played the South West – what have you been up to? Once we stopped touring Conditions in 2011, we planned to take a break but got bored after a few weeks so we got straight into writing for the second record. That took about 8 months and then we [...]
INTRODUCING…THE SEA
How did the band come about and what have you been doing over the past year or so? We started The Sea after our last band fell apart, we really were just jamming some new stuff together in our parents’ garage for pure enjoyment, and I guess when you don’t try too hard good things [...]
INTRODUCING…KELSEY CONROY
What’s your first musical memory? And the first song and artist/band you remember falling for? I’ve grown up in a pub so I’ve always fallen to sleep listening to the loud music from downstairs. Music has always been around me, I remember being very young and going to a festival in Cork, Ireland with my [...]
REVIEW: LOST PROPHETS AT CARDIFF MOTORPOINT ARENA (28/04/12)
Last time Welsh heroes Lost Prophets performed in Cardiff’s Motorpoint arena was two years ago, supporting the release of The Betrayed. Two years later and the charismatic leaders are back, performing to a sold out audience of a strong 10,000. Prophets have become known for being pioneers of live shows and have previously headlined arenas [...]
REVIEW: TRIBES AT THEKLA, BRISTOL (25/04/12)
London Calling’s playing and the kids are getting pretty restless. In their first couple of years bubbling under the radar Camden’s Tribes have created quite the fan base of loyal fans that hero-worship the ramshackle swagger of this four piece. The amble on and open with the luxurious ‘Whenever’ which has the crowd singing along [...]
REVIEW: NEWTON FAULKNER AT FALMOUTH PRINCESS PAVILION (23/04/12)
Ahead of his new EP release on May 20, Newton Faulkner came to Falmouth to kick off his Spring Tour. Due to overwhelming interest, his one date in Falmouth became two dates. Both sold out. Welcome back! The Jess Hall Band was first on stage. Melancholy and emotional, Jess’ vocals were a little reminiscent of [...]
BRISTOL PODCAST – UPCOMING GIGS IN MAY
We bring you the Bristol Gigs Guide’s May Bristol Gigs Podcast – featuring tracks from artists playing gigs in Bristol next month. For further information visit: www.facebook.com/gigsbristol www.twitter.com/gigsbristol May 2012 Podcast by Bristol Gigs on Mixcloud
DRY THE RIVER ANNOUNCE NEW DATE AT BATH KOMEDIA
If you didn’t manage to get ticket for Dry The River’s Bristol gig next week, fear not – for the hotly-tipped nu-folk group have confirmed an autumn date at Bath Komedia on October 31 (Halloween!) The group’s new album Shallow Bed has been a hit with indie and folk fans alike and has seen them [...]
REVIEW: PETE MURRAY AT FALMOUTH PRINCESS PAVILION (13/04/12)
After a short stint in The Netherlands, and just one other UK date, Australian musician Pete Murray came to the Princess Pavilion. Friday 13th in all honesty is possibly not the greatest of nights to contend with, and after Facebook posts highlighting the ‘super good surf spot’ that is Falmouth, it does make you question [...]
