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REVIEW: BRISTOL FEAR OF FICTION FESTIVAL 2012

All in all, this was a huge triumph for a rookie festival. The venues were perfect distances from each other; there was a wide-range of genres, bands and DJs to choose from.…

REVIEW: DELPHIC AT BRISTOL THEKLA (30/10/12)

Three years ago, Delphic threatened to run off with the indie dance floors…

REVIEW: DRY THE RIVER AT BATH KOMEDIA (31/10/12)

Having never been to the Komedia before, I have to say that it’s a rather stunning venue. Big enough to host bands such as this but small enough for the gig to remain intimate. …

REVIEW: REVEREND AND THE MAKERS AT BRISTOL 02 ACADEMY (25/10/12)

The band still sounded incredibly airtight regardless, their bouncing rhythms and steady hooks hadn’t wained over the years of their lifespan as a band but what was suffering was the look.…

REVIEW: SWN FESTIVAL 2012

Escaping from the bustle of the city centre and its charms, we headed to the Reardon Smith lecture Theatre, at the Uni, to see John Grant play a rare one off gig in the UK as he prepares to unveil his new album, 'Pale Green Ghosts'.…

REVIEW: HOT CHIP + DJANGO DJANGO AT BRISTOL O2 ACADEMY (15/10/12)

It’s songs from the latest album that really stand out. ‘Night & Day’ – which has a most excellent video directed by the one and only Peter Serafinowitcz – battles Hot Chip’s back catalogue as their most catchy tune to date and the crowd certainly agree.…

REVIEW: BO NINGEN AT BRISTOL FLEECE (08/10/12)

There is a certain gleeful abandonment about the way they play, yes it is big and loud but also really delicately put together, building into walls of psychedelic blasts, before breaking down again.…