In live performance Emmy the Great (songwriter Emma Lee-Moss) fought her corner, albeit subtly, for anti-folk. She has been tied to this movement since playing for legendary promoter Sgt Buzfuz as one half of duo Contraband in 2003, and on Wednesday night those associations were confirmed.
Last week (20.2.9) saw the busy launch of the Bloor’s ‘As long as it lasts’ exhibition at the Eastside Projects gallery in Digbeth. It marks Simon and Tom Bloor’s first large scale solo exhibition in the town they call home, and is a chance for us to view their interpretation of modernist sculpture and flawed utopia. The collection, notably surrounded by an indoor grove of Silver Birch trees, details the Bloors’ interest in the concept of failed redevelopment projects and housing estates.
Kraftwerk, Massive Attack, MGMT, Klaxons, Bat For Lashes and loads more confirmed for Bestival 09. Plus VERY special Sunday night headliner still TBA shortly!
To celebrate the release of Marianne Faithfull’s new album ‘Easy Come Easy Go’ on March 16th we have 2 copies of the CD album to give away as well as 1 special vinyl edition of the album. The album features songs written by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Morrissey, Merle Haggard and The Decemberists as well as guest vocals from Keith Richards, Anthony Hegarty, Jarvis Cocker and Nick Cave. Sounds pretty good to us!
A small select witnessed a valuable performance from The Walkmen on Wednesday night at Birmingham’s Barfly. They were utterly convincing from the outset, combining the ghostly undertone of their slower material with controlled and professional musicianship. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
