Archive March 2016
MICHAEL KIWANUKA IS BACK!
Living in London in 2011, I was alerted to the soulful sounds of Michael Kiwanuka upon watching Jools Holland to see the new material from Oasis legend Noel Gallagher. Some might call it a clash of interest, some might call it leaving the Youtube stream playing whilst continuing to write a frustrating 3000 word assignment […]
Tinpan Orange Hit Back Strong With Fifth Effort Love Is A Dog
Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey and Madonna, what do all of these legendary artists have in common? At one time or another, they have all sung the theme to the classic spy franchise James Bond 007. It’s a hot sweltering February afternoon and the temperature gauge reads 39 degrees as I begin to chat […]
MSMR HIT AUSTRALIA FOR GROOVIN’ THE MOO 2016
Max Hershenow lays bundled up in a trailer out the back of the John Peel stage, huddled between a bucket and clutching for warmth under the warm security of a blanket as he begins to regret the events of the night before. Secondhand Rapture, the debut album from Brooklyn based electro pop duo MSMR was […]