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Francis of Delirium + Gia Ford + Dog Race: Oslo Hackney, London [Live]

on May 16, 2024

alt-rock alternative Dog Race Francis of Delirium Gia Ford grunge live music London

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Music Observer: March & April '24 highlights

on May 05, 2024

amistat Ber Chappell Roan Dictator Francis of Delirium Fraulein Holly Humberstone Lizzie Esau Noga Erez philine Platinum Mind Quiet Houses Quiet The Art ROE Sophia Alexa The Mercians Thom Yorke

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Carpark + Devon + Sister: Moth Club, London [Live]

on April 29, 2024

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Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department: the Anthology [Album]

on April 24, 2024

Album alt-country alt-folk American pop Taylor Swift

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Plasticine + Comforts + Candar: Signature Brew, London [Live]

on April 21, 2024

alt-rock alternative Candar Comforts grunge indie live music London Plasticine Scotland

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Francis of Delirium: Lighthouse [Album]

on April 16, 2024

Album alt-folk alt-rock alternative Canada Francis of Delirium Luxembourg

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Mae Krell: Discovery [Interview]

on April 09, 2024

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Holly Humberstone + Medium Build: O2 Academy, Leicester [Live]

on March 26, 2024

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New release horizon scanner:

17/5 - Tess Anderson: Before I come unhinged (Album)
17/5 - renforshort: Clean hands dirty water (EP)
17/5 - Billie Eilish: Hit me hard and soft
4/6 - Sea Girls: Midnight Butterflies (Album)
27/6 - The Felice Brothers: Valley of abandoned songs
12/7 - Jake Xerxes Fussell: When I’m called (Album)
6/9 - The Howl & The Hum: Same mistake twice (Album)

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Plasticine + Comforts + Candar: Signature Brew, London [Live]

Live music has the power to turn a mundane day into an unforgettable, joyful one; to transform your emotions; and to bring a group of strangers together. Making the decision to take a bit of time out, perhaps putting up with some inconvenience to go down to a smaller live venue, could have a bigger effect than you think. On you, as well as the musicians who are taking risks, often travelling a long way at their own expense, and making themselves vulnerable on that stage. On Wednesday I went for the first time to Signature Brew in Haggerston East London, a small capacity venue built under a brick railway arch. I was aiming to see Plasticine , an Edinburgh/Glasgow grunge-revival band who I came across last year. I also had the chance to hang out with them before the set and spend some time putting the world to rights over a few beers (except drummer Ross, who generally doesn’t drink before shows). We discussed Scotland’s off-licensing laws (I had no idea they were so strict) and an unfo

Music Observer: March & April '24 highlights

A bumper two-month edition of my highlights post this time, as I missed publishing the last one ... MARCH All these and more on my March playlist The Mercians - Sarah Connor Keeping the indie-rock flame burning strong by infusing innovative elements with tried and tested guitar riffs, and loads of passion and energy. Straight out of Leicester, and set for widespread domination at this rate. (left) [Listen here .] amistat - same old eyes One of my top tunes of the year so far, this a beautiful piece of timeless songwriting. It's from a rich, sparkling EP full of music in the US folk/roots tradition but given a fresh twist. The artists are twin brothers originally from Germany, bringing a really interesting infusion of cultural influences. [Listen here .] Holly Humberstone - work in progress (EP) Holly's newest EP was released on 15 March, bringing together previously unreleased demos as a follow-up and compliment to her autumn album. Her choice to do this rather than cr

Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department: the Anthology [Album]

This blog focuses on music from smaller, independent artists – but sometimes there are big releases which deserve attention, too. Taylor Swift is an artist who's hard to ignore, and I don't want to ignore her because I've really enjoyed lots of her music in the past. So when 'The Tortured Poets Department' finally dropped last Friday, I found myself writing a track-by-track reaction post. As you'll see, this means a partial departure from my usual Music Observer golden rule: I only write about music I love. (There are countless other reviews of the album; ones I think are particularly worth reading are those on Pitchfork , CLASH and The Guardian .) Part 1 1. Fortnight feat. Post Malone - Great synth vibes, although a bit like 'Last Christmas' (is that necessarily bad though?). I like this chilled way of starting a massive double album like this. With so much ahead, it feels like TS is pacing herself. There's no real chorus or build - an interesting

Carpark + Devon + Sister: Moth Club, London [Live]

Last Friday night, I went down to The Moth Club, a fantastic small venue in East London, to see Carpark play their biggest headline show to date. I first saw the girls play a Twisterella show almost three years ago; since then I've got to know them well, thanks to this interview they did for me in 2022 and then hanging out with them after their Barn on the Farm debut in 2023. They have a great, honest energy, and have really grown as a band, and as individual musicians, over the past few years. The Moth Club gig featured a well thought-out line-up. The two support acts were both skilful and passionate: complementing and paving the way for the headliner, rather than obviously playing second fiddle. Sister are a London-based sibling duo, now playing as a four-piece. They pumped out a well-polished set of glam/funk-leaning hard rock vibes, bringing an intense sense of immediacy tp the intimate (and very glittery) space. Their live sound is pleasingly warm, thanks in part to the be

Amber Saqladi: Becoming a modern-day Siren [Interview]

Amber Saqladi began her journey as a song-writer scribbling poetry at age seven, before graduating to writing songs with a felt-tipped pen on sheets of A3 paper. But it took some time for this pastime to evolve into a way of life. "It's always been something I've done but it was never anything I really took seriously growing up. I was a very academic kid, so that's what I expected to do," Amber explains. By 15, though, she had started writing music more seriously, and gigging. "Since then, it's become undeniable that that's the thing I enjoy the most - being able to be creative, and be academic at the same time," she says. Amber quickly established herself as a familiar name on the music scene in her home town of Leicester, where she also recorded her first three singles at HQ Studios . "The music scene in Leicester is absolutely lovely - it's very community based. I can always count on the other musicians there to support me, and I

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