Originally posted on Gigslutz Katy B – Friday, Main Stage Katy B is certainly ‘On A Mission’; with her music the singer tackles attitudes to dance music as merely a ‘fleeting concern’. Her tracks perfectly combine pop hooks, melodic vocals and underground beats to substantiate the claim that the genre actually holds some of … Continue reading Top 5 acts to catch @ Tramlines Festival, Sheffield 2014
Book Review: How To Build A Girl // Caitlin Moran
Unsigned Act Of The Week: Pony and Trap
Originally posted on Gigslutz Pony and Trap’s debut EP ’Time To Engage’ – out now – can be summed up in one word: engaging. That’s a good start – a duo who deliver exactly what they promise on the tin. The EP opens with the title track, which pairs Tom’s simplistic but carefully controlled … Continue reading Unsigned Act Of The Week: Pony and Trap
Album Review: Sheezus // Lily Allen
Apparently a homage to ‘Yeezus’ as opposed to a barb at the infamous egotist Kanye West’s recent release, Lily Allen’s ‘Sheezus’ was surrounded by the same gimmicky attention-drawing publicity. Not only did Allen agree with a fan on Twitter that the singles from the album were “docile pop rubbish” but she seems un-bothered by her creation … Continue reading Album Review: Sheezus // Lily Allen
Single Review: Money // Peace
Harry Koisser presents us with a robust anthem in the form of Peace’s single ‘Money’. Unsure of what to make of the news that the Worcester band’s frontman had turned his hand to rapping, I’m pleased to say he doesn’t disappoint. The track has a simplistic groove to it, with a confident, undulating instrumental that’s perfectly woven with Koisser’s vocal work. Admittedly, … Continue reading Single Review: Money // Peace
Album Review: New Love Engine
Three-piece Essex band ‘New Love Engine’ are certainly capable of making music for you to get your teeth into. Their sound is padded out with a tightly-honed instrumental (Annalise Woolfe on bass) and percussion (Nathan Taylor on drums) that is perfectly balanced with frontman Braden Clarke’s drawling vocal style. There may only be three of … Continue reading Album Review: New Love Engine
Album Review: Glorious // Foxes
Louisa Rose Allen – better known by her stage name ‘Foxes’ – couldn’t have named her debut studio album more aptly. ‘Glorious’ does exactly what it says on the tin; in fact, I can’t get enough of the 44:57 minute entity. I’m a little bit jealous I didn’t write this whopper of a debut myself. … Continue reading Album Review: Glorious // Foxes
Live Review: The Crookes // The Leadmill, Sheffield, 31.05.14
Originally posted on Gigslutz The brooding psychedelic vibes to High Hazels – four lads from Handsworth, Sheffield – are the perfect prelude to the last night of The Crookes’ UK tour. Their mellow sound exudes confidence, and that’s not the only thing worthy of mention… Bassist Paul Barlow has seriously impressive cheekbones. Following them are … Continue reading Live Review: The Crookes // The Leadmill, Sheffield, 31.05.14
Live Review: Reverend & the Makers // O2 Academy, Sheffield
Originally posted on Gigslutz B-b-bassline. Just one of the things that Reverend & the Makers bring to their hometown city of Sheffield’s O2 Academy. Opening with ‘Detonator’, one of the catchiest tracks from their new album, the band establishes the raucous, lively atmosphere that will dominate the course of the evening. A couple of … Continue reading Live Review: Reverend & the Makers // O2 Academy, Sheffield
Live Review: The Feeling // Leadmill, Sheffield, 19.04.14
Originally posted on Gigslutz Wednesday night gig slots are always difficult. Mid-week blues mean it can be tough getting off the sofa and braving the cold wind outside… but it’s important to remember that artists are always glad to see you. I guess you could say that The Feeling in particular ‘Love It When You … Continue reading Live Review: The Feeling // Leadmill, Sheffield, 19.04.14
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