Spector fall off the back of a van

Back in August It’s All Happening discovered Spector. In fact, they’re one of the few things John remembers from Field Day. The band have also just been mentioned in the BBC’s Sound of 2012 list – but don’t hold that against them. Joining some of our favourite bands, including Two Wounded Birds , Tribes, The

"A whole new level of busyness" – An interview with The Joy Formidable

It’s not always easy interviewing a band you love. For example, you wouldn’t ask your best friend what they have been up to over the summer; what’s the point in asking questions when you already know the answers? That’s how I feared my interview with Ritzy, one third of the exceptional The Joy Formidable, could

The Joy Formidable, ahead of The Great Escape 2010

Saturday 21.00 @ Coalition One of the most impressive displays of The Great Escape 2009 came from the trio of Ritzy, Rhydian and Matt: The Joy Formidable. An energetic performance on the 2nd floor of Revenge has seen the band asked back once more, this time as support to The Sunshine Underground at the Coalition.