January 2010
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Vivian Girls, Dalston
Four gigs down, 48 to go.
This week was the first time it felt like a bit of a struggle. Going to gigs is one of my favourite things to do, right, why would it be a challenge? But after a heavy weekend, and O Emperor on Sunday (check it out below), I was slightly regretting booking my Vivian Girls tickets for Monday night. But I managed to coerce a north-of-the-river friend (yes I do have some of...
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All Hail the Emperor
O Emperor have been quietly making waves in Ireland, getting solidly positive reviews in everything from Hot Press, the daddy of Irish music zines, to the Irish Times. They’re now taking in the UK music scene before they release their first album, ‘Hither Thither’ – one which they’ve produced and recorded themselves.
The five-piece came across as a bit meek and mild when they took to the stage...
O Emperor interview link
Sadly not by me, but here’s a little taster to whet your appetite while I get round to writing.
http://entertainment.ie/Music/feature/Interview-with-O-Emperor/1/423.htm
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Wild Palms at Corsica Studios
OK so I’m a bit late off the mark here. Again.
I went to a gig last Thursday and here I am, settling down with a glass of wine to write the review a week later. In my day-job in journalist-dom, this would never be allowed. But bear with me, dear readers. I’ll be better.
I went to see Wild Palms at Corsica studios near Elephant and Castle, who were first up at the OFF MODERN hosted evening. If you...
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Touring ska-land
Seeing as it’s my first gig and first blogpost of 2010, I decided to stay local. And for me, local is Brixton, the pumping heart of south London and home to reggae and ska; riots and attitude. In my quest for a gig a week, I’m hoping to discover new music genres, unsigned bands and new venues. But there’s plenty of time for all that. To ease me in, I thought I’d stick to my (adopted) roots and go...