On Thursday night the legendary John Cale, perhaps mostly known for his role in one of the most iconic and influential acts of the 60s/70s – The Velvet Underground – played an eclectic set of classics and new jams to an intimate and lucky Albert Hall crowd. This famous Manchester venue over the years has […]
Doc’n Roll, the UK’s Music Documentary Festival, returns for its fifth London edition with a dazzlingly diverse programme running from 1 to 18 November across twelve of the city’s best-loved cinemas. Along with a premiere selection of the best new feature music documentaries, Doc’n Roll also presents an exciting short film programme. They are delighted […]
London based singer Natalie Bang Bang will release her new single Dangerous When Wet through Speedy Wunderground on November 3. The single by Natalie Bang Bang, real name Natalie Chahal, is the label’s ninth release, which will be available on a limited edition 7 inch. Citing Patti Smith, Talking Heads and The Velvet Underground as influences, […]
It’s not for nothing that Rolling Stone magazine named The Velvet Underground & Nico the most prophetic album of all time. If the hippies hoped that universal fraternity, peace and love would be the basis for some teleological, utopian future, it is Lou Reed’s vision that – however unhappily – dominates contemporary society. 60s counter […]
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ALBUM REVIEW - CAROLINE: CAROLINE 2
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 30 MAY 2025
FEATURE - ECUADORIAN MUSIC - PART 1
ALBUM REVIEW - AMINE: 13 MONTHS OF SUNSHINE
ALBUM REVIEW – LAVINIA BLACKWALL: THE MAKING
ALBUM REVIEW - RIVERS OF NIHIL: RIVERS OF NIHIL
ALBUM REVIEW: STEREOLAB- INSTANT HOLOGRAMS ON METAL FILM
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 23 MAY 2025
SINGLE REVIEW - THE KOWLOONS: I DON'T CARE
LIVE REVIEW – EZRA FURMAN: LIVERPOOL ROUGH TRADE – 21/05/2025
