Launchbox: Sumner
The haunting sound of folk music’s next big thing. Slow, steady, and devilishly tantalising, Sumner’s chorus is one to take note of. Russian songstress Kristina Sarkisova, aka Sumner, has been….
Author: Tom Jewitt
20-something year old Harry Potter lookalike who likes scribbling words about music and culture. If it’s trippy, scary, loud, quiet, funky, poppy, folky, bouncy or features Craig David, then I’ll listen to it. Raised in the South, educated in the North, despised in the West. Content with a life of collecting vinyls and getting angry at football. Follow me on Twitter @MrJewittInSpace for more of the same nonsense if you think you can bare my whinging.
Nirvana’s 10 Most Rock ’n’ Roll Live Moments
From smashing up equipment, to strumming out acoustic numbers, Nirvana were always seen as merchants of the spectacular. Here, we take a look at some of their greatest live moments….
The Black Keys announce return with new album ‘Turn Blue’.
Blues meddlers The Black Keys have announced their return with new LP ‘Turn Blue‘. The Record will be released in May this year, and will be the bands first release….
Iggy Pop and New Order perform Joy Division’s ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ at Tibet House Benefit.
Punk legend Iggy Pop also performed ‘Transmission’ and rare live track ‘Californian Grass’ with the Manchester band. Iggy Pop joined Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris (New Order) at the 24th….
Single Review: Marika Hackman – Deep Green
A soulful trek into the jungle of Marika Hackman’s mind leads to discovering an angry, yet chillingly delicate take on folk music. Chop your way through the dense thicket, and….
LaunchBox: Juliette Commagere
The solo work of the former Hello Stranger singer is gathering momentum. Cutting herself a large slice of the pie, pop sensation Juliette Commagere has stepped into a new solo….
Oasis to re-issue ‘Definitely Maybe’ for 20th Anniversary.
A remastered version of the Manchester bands debut LP, including rare, unreleased tracks, will be released on the 19th of May. Good news for Oasis fans, but perhaps not quite….
EP Review: Hurdles – Where To Start
In a sudden stream of colour, Hurdles offer a slightly different tinge of indie-pop music; one that is difficult to ignore. In the same vein as Northern Irish indie-pop dabblers….
Album Review: Bombay Bicycle Club – So Long, See You Tomorrow
Another extraordinary reinvention, and another extraordinary outcome. London’s Bombay Bicycle Club return with a scintillating fourth album, that accentuates bursting rhythms, and a desire to be different. For most people….
EP Review: Blizzard – Testing the Water
As a product of Manchester’s rap-battle scene, 19-year old Blizzard is eager to break the premise that he’s just another battle rapper. His efforts, however, fall short of a full….