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THE SLM – “DEATH AQUATIC”

Having formed out of a love of b-movies and punk rock, the SLM release their debut recording of self-penned numbers having previously only been able to manage “bad Pixie cover songs” (their words, not mine) since which the SLM have … Continue reading

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BLACK SABBATH… and more @ BST, HYDE PARK, LONDON, 4th July 2014

It was in the heat of summer and hidden away in the corner of Hyde Park the crowd gathered in their masses, ready for British Sabbath Time.  Having been transformed into a little village with bars and food stalls being … Continue reading

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BILL VIOLA – “TINY DEATHS” @ THE TATE MODERN

American artist Bill Viola brings “Tiny Deaths” to the Tate Modern to coincide with a permanent installation of his new work, “Martyrs (Earth, Air, Fire, Water)” residing within St Pauls Cathedral, which in itself is probably something to be proud … Continue reading

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MONGOL HORDE – PORTSMOUTH WEDGEWOOD ROOMS, 23rd June 2014

Initial thoughts on this evening were of surprise that it wasn’t busier with more advance tickets sales, mainly due to Mongol Horde featuring the vocals of Frank Turner – who has somewhat of a cult status and recently sold out … Continue reading

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BY DEFINITION – “THE CONCERNS OF MORTAL MAN”

From the opening riffs on the albums opener “Lie” you can’t help but notice there’s certainly something heavy coming and this was no surprise given that By Definition have recently toured with Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society – which in … Continue reading

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THE MAGIC BAND – THE HAUNT, BRIGHTON, 1st June 2014

It may have been eighteen years since Don Van Vielt (better known as Captain Beefheart) retired from the music world but it’s not every day you get to see his backing group live. Let alone the fact some of these … Continue reading

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DAMON ALBARN – THE WEDGEWOOD ROOMS, PORTSMOUTH 31st May 2014

Tonight was always going to be a very special show with the Wedge providing their biggest festival warm up of the year, so when Blur/Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn appeared on stage all suited and booted the sold out crowd knew … Continue reading

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DAMON ALBARN, WEDGEWOOD ROOMS – PHOTO’S

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THE LEVELLERS, WORTHING ASSEMBLY HALL – PHOTO’S

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FEEDBACK FESTIVAL – THE FAT FOX, SOUTHSEA, 24th May 2014

Pilot Promotions have been putting on nights at Southsea’s Fat Fox over the space of a good few months now, however today the pub allowed the venue to be used in its entirety for the first annual Feedback Festival – … Continue reading

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