Music Features
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Jay Reatard: Live at the Faversham, Leeds
In an increasingly retrospective genre that is frequently blighted by mediocrity, Jay Reatard is a true visionary.
David Coleman catches his recent Leeds show... -
Used Adventures in Hi-Fi #5
At the turn of the millenium, one band blew you away. Does Relationship Of Command hold up to its legacy?
Simon Briercliffe considers the case for and against... -
Guru's Jazzmatazz: Live at Arena Lounge, Lisbon Casino
One half of hip hop duo Gang Starr, Guru has established himself as a pioneer in the jazz/hip-hop crossover movement.
Miguel Morelli reviews the recent Lisbon show... -
Obsessions and Lamentations #6 - Obama Edition
Someone had to write about this glorious election.
Alan Shulman considers... -
Wire: Live at Johnny Brenda's, Philadelphia
Post-Punk heroes, Wire, sold out Philadelphia's Johnny Brenda's October 10th.
Sean Caldwell was there... -
Fleet Foxes: Live at Sheffield University
2008's best band pitched up in South Yorkshire to perform, arguably, 2008's best show.
An ecstatic David Coleman was there... -
The Muxtape Saga
Even though the cassette mix tape has been nearly extinct for years, its conceptual appeal remains strong. So when a new Web site, Muxtape.com, launched in March of this year to duplicate the mixed-tape idea in an online setting, an influx of users quickly began uploading to the site.
Craig Thompson explains what happened next... -
The Flaming Lips' Christmas on Mars
Christmas comes early this year...Or maybe late, considering the Flaming Lips began working on this film seven years ago.
Brett Oronzio attended the Oklahoma band's avant-garde expriment in film... -
Used Adventures In Hi-Fi #4
Deep in Epping Forest, Simon Briercliffe unearths a gem on vinyl that he already has on CD. Is there a conflict? Is there any question as to whether to buy? Not at £1 there isn't.
Simon investigates to see if there's any darkness on the edge of this town. -
An Omnibus of Misguided Hero Choices #1! (Garry Shandling)
For complicated simplistic reasons I like Garry Shandling.
George Booker elaborates...
