With the vocodered count of ‘Time On My Hands’ from ‘Disco 3’ acting as walk on music, the third night of the ‘Obscure’ PET SHOP BOYS’ residency at London’s Electric Ballroom began in aid of War Child.
The aim of the ‘Obscure’ shows was to provide opportunities for some of the less widely known non-single album tracks and B-sides to be aired on stage. Continue Reading ›
Despite having debuted as a recording artist in 1978 with JAPAN, Richard Barbieri’s ‘Hauntings’ is only his fifth long playing solo release.
Following up 2021’s ‘Under A Spell’, ‘Hauntings’ continues with the supernatural theme of its predecessor. ‘Hauntings’ is a wonderfully anxious but accessible instrumental double album... Continue Reading ›
Peter Coyle is probably best known as the lead singer of THE LOTUS EATERS, a band which he formed with Jeremy Kelly who had previously been a member of the cult Liverpool trio THE WILD SWANS.
Peter Coyle kindly talked in-depth about his career to date and his continuing creative motivations despite being assumed to be a “one hit wonder”…. Continue Reading ›
AUSTRA were back in London for the first time since 2017. The vehicle of Katie Stelmanis, the Canadian is now a veteran of six AUSTRA albums
Utilising a streamlined band compared with past tours, a young drummer and bassist complimented the dynamic backing tracks showcasing the new dancier AUSTRA sound. Continue Reading ›
Hayley Stewart is back as MECHA MAIKO.
While her last album, 2022’s ‘NOT OK’, looked at various social-political flashpoints, her ‘Nervous System’ is the theme this time round. It deals with more personal issues such as reclaiming anger, pleasure and all the mess in between. In short, as Stewart put it herself: “Boys are dumb. Let’s keep dancing”. Continue Reading ›
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