Drummers are often the butt of many a joke referencing talent and creativity, they’re often overlooked but more often than not are actually the heart, the beat and the soul of any great band. It’s therefore no surprise that even though Swanton Bombs are only two men they manage to produce quite a sound, mostly [...]
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I wonder how Ellie Goulding, Marina and the Diamonds, Delphic, Hurts and The Drums actually feel about being voted the top five sounds of 2010 by the BBC. The list is compiled each year by 165 UK-based tastemakers who pick their top three acts for the upcoming year. However, it seems a flawed concept to [...]
Over the past couple of months, since ‘Contra’ was first announced, hype has exponentially grown from a steady stream to a crescendo of articles previews and videos which have filled the blogosphere over the past week. A lot rests on ‘Contra’ for Vampire Weekend, with so much speculation and anticipation it could be suggested that [...]
Johnny Foreigner have quite a reputation to live up to with their second LP ‘Grace And The Bigger Picture’, their 2009 debut album ‘Waited Up ‘Til It Was Light’ received critical acclaim not only from the press but from fans themselves. The trio from Birmingham’s second album highlights their trials and tribulations of touring. Opening [...]
