The I.D. – Own Designed Love

Released October 29th on Duchamp Records Own Designed Love is the new single from London based The ID, released on October 29th. The video synthesised various off kilter images and loops in a slightly surrealist style, an avant garde montage inspired by the work of Buneul, Dali and Cocteau, among others, all linked together by the DadistContinue reading “The I.D. – Own Designed Love”

Red Kite & Toy @ Camden Barfly

February 6th HMV’s Next Big Thing Reviewed by Katie Stanton Red Kite is the resurrected outlet for former Cooper Temper Clause guitarist, Daniel Fisher. Their sound is the sort of classic rock to soundtrack long walks along the beach and pensive moments looking out at the ocean. Tonight, there are five people onstage , includingContinue reading “Red Kite & Toy @ Camden Barfly”

The Kabeedies – Soap

Released January 23rd 2012, on Fierce Panda. Reviewed by Francesca Baker Ah, the exuberance of indie pop. Can’t keep a lid on it. Soap, the second album from The Kabeedies is a record of fizzing fun which twitches and convulses with giddiness. From opener Hangs Up Of The West with its chanting call and response,Continue reading “The Kabeedies – Soap”

Towns – Gone Are The Days

Released on 20th February 2012 on Cartoon Records Reviewed by Francesca Baker A band called Towns. From Western Super Mare. Surely this will be as grim as an STD? Na ah. Looping like decaying rollercoasters on their last journey, Gone Are The Days fuzzes and fizzes, the smooth vocals lapping up the vibrating bass andContinue reading “Towns – Gone Are The Days”

Evans the Death @ Camden Barfly, 8th September 2011

John Kennedy’s XFM X-Posure Live It would be easy to pigeon-hole Evans the Death before you’ve even heard a note tonight. A female lead singer with striking blonde hair, backed by a group of lads ready to bash out some melodic guitar riffs and it could be the late 80’s / early 90’s all overContinue reading “Evans the Death @ Camden Barfly, 8th September 2011”