4 songs I’m listening to – old and new
Corrina, Corrina – Bob Dylan This traditional 12 bar blues song gets a fantastic folk revamp from Bob. It’s one of my favourites from his early era. His voice has…
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Natalia Lafourcade – De Todas las Flores, album review
Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade is a big deal in the Spanish-speaking world. In the English speaking world, less so. But her recent album De Todas las Flores, released in October…
No more talk of ‘guilty pleasures’, please.
I had an epiphany last week when my friend came over for dinner and played ‘Toxic’ by Britney Spears. I always thought it was just a cheesy 00s pop hit.…
‘Moonage Daydream’ review: Bowie documentary is a kaleidoscopic whirlwind
“Who is he? What is he? Where did he come from? Is he a creature of a foreign power? Is he a creep, is he dangerous, is he smart, dumb,…
GLUE IV: Back Again – Durham rock resurrected!
Last night saw the return of Glue. Hosted by The Angel, with their walls decked in retro rock posters, and the bands level with the audience in this snug setting,…
black midi: technical fun
Jack Coombs celebrates the humble genius of experimental math-rock band black midi
Fontaines D.C. Gig Review
Jack Coombs reviews a Fontaine's D.C. gig in Newcastle's O2 City Hall on the 17th October.