I said in my last post, 10 Best Albums of 2012, that last year was a poor year for album releases. There seemed to be a dearth of great records, and the year, as a whole, failed to spark my musical imagination. However, this year looks set to be different, with a host of great bands […]
August 20, 2010
written for High Voltage A successful third album has seen American dream-pop specialists Beach House receive resounding critical acclaim. Their first two albums were enough to secure them a cult following, but their latest effort ‘Teen Dream’ is a more focused piece of work, pulling together many different influences to create a beautiful and accessible […]
August 17, 2010
written for High Voltage Vampire Weekend are one of the most talked about bands on the planet. After the success of their second album ‘Contra’, the New Yorkers are embarking on a special UK tour during November/December this year. An extra date at the spectacular Alexandra Palace in London has now been added due to […]
January 3, 2013
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