Yeasayer – Fragrant World
It’s always interesting when a band decide to experiment. In a lot of ways, Yeasayer [Twitter/Facebook] have constantly experimented throughout their career, so I wouldn’t be particularly sticking my head above the… Read More
Bloc Party – Four
Bloc Party [Twitter/Facebook] fans, listen up: those of you (and there are plenty) who have been longing to hear the band return to their roots and produce another Silent Alarm won’t be completely… Read More
Klangkarussell – Sonnentanz
You definitely know it’s summer when you come across a perfect tune that sums up the magic - and possible sunburn - the sun has got to offer. It’s already August and… Read More
Willy Mason (supported by Matthew and the Atlas) at Norwich Arts Centre
A sold out show at Norwich Arts Centre is a treat like no other. The converted church auditorium offers fantastic acoustics and an amazing atmosphere whatever the show, but for Willy Mason… Read More
Dog Is Dead – Talk Through the Night
The wheels are starting to turn for Dog Is Dead [Twitter/Facebook]in earnest, now that their debut album finally has a release date. It’s still a little over two months away, of course… Read More
Fighting With Wire – Waiting on a Way to Believe
If you enjoy having your socks rocked off on a Thursday afternoon, then the new single from Fighting With Wire [Twitter/Facebook] will be right up your street. Taken from their long (long,… Read More
Cinnamon Girl – Devil In Me
Yet another storming electro-pop song emerges from Scandinavia, leaving me at a loss to explain how the hell the region’s managing to produce music this accomplished all the time. We’ve been here… Read More
Bands to watch: Labyrinth Ear
Back in 2009 we put together a mixtape here on the Walrus called “The Darker Side Of Synths” which highlighted the move towards a darker electronic sound was developing, a sound that… Read More