I wasn’t originally going to write a review of it, but the gig I went to on Saturday night was so tremendous I couldn’t help wanting to share. Every once in a while I come across a musician that makes a monumental impression on me – I remember, for example, the first times I listened to Erykah Badu and M.I.A. Some things will stay with you for a long, long time. … Continue Reading
by Black Forest
Fever Ray gig, Shepherds Bush Empire, 17.07.09… here’s a snippet of a conversation that took place. Plus, a clip of “When I Grow Up”: possibly our favourite music video and song in a while, or maybe ever!
D.B.C – “I can’t see (peeks between the crowds), where is she?”
B.F – “Is that her in the African Voodoo ensemble? This is surreal and eerie and a bit scary.”
D.B.C – “You love it!” … Continue Reading
by Black Forest
image from NME.com
Lemon Tart and Black Forest went to La Roux’s iTunes festival gig at the Roundhouse on July 11th, and the following chat ensued… … Continue Reading
by Pandan
If you *gasp* managed to miss the highly anticipated first ever London gig of Leisha Hailey’s (the L word) band ‘Uh Huh Her’ back in Nov ’07…you didn’t miss much. Unfortunately for the hundred or so lesbians who rocked up to see them, a missing drummer meant the music was…well missing something. The drum machine just didn’t do the electro-rock style music justice. However, Uh Huh Her DID manage to redeem themselves during their second London gig at Koko in Dec ’08 with real musicians and an all-round amazing performance! So ‘going back for more’ was well worth it in this case! …and for you girls who did miss that dire first gig – here is the best bit captured just for you! Listen carefully… … Continue Reading
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