Dec
31
Fancy Some Cabaret?
December 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The following review appears in the latest edition of London’s premier music ‘zine, London Tour Dates. UPDATE 3/1/07: The organisers of the below-reviewed entertainment issued the following missive to my editor: “Is Paul always quite so scathing? Sounds like he’d hate anything remotely corporate..?” Scathing? Moi? If you’re type of traditionalist who turns his head […]
Aug
31
Little Dragon
August 31, 2007 | 1 Comment
To say Little Dragon sound like Morcheeba is of course lazy journalism, but such comparisons are no small compliment to this interesting Swedish four-piece. Japanese Vocalist Yukimi Nagano delivers breathy R n’ B vocals with wonderfully piercing cut-glass clarity and quirky ticks in a manner that would pacify even the most ardent Bjork-hater. Â I don’t […]
Aug
22
The Displacements, Water Rats, 21st August
August 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment
These days when bands are described as making tunes that appeal to parents and kids alike, it’s meant as a put down. Not so with The Displacements, who are more than aware that 40 years ago a certain bunch of scousers dealt rather well with similar ‘criticism’.
Jun
7
Concrete Dullards
June 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Luminaire takes its music seriously. Signs inform punters that speaking during songs will elicit a swift ‘shut up’. It’s the only venue I know where people rush for a chat as well as the toilet during breaks. So just the sort of place to see soft and sensitive souls The Concretes showcase new abum “Hey […]