BBC 6 Music Festival 2016 (Various Artists) Motion, Bristol 14 February 2016 Now in its third year, BBC 6 Music Festival is arguably on its way to becoming a mainstay of the British festival circuit, despite being held at a time of year more associated with coats and scarves than Raybans and flower-necklaces. After […]
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Kurt Vile and The Violators at the Anson Rooms, 13/11/15
“Let’s hear it for Lushes, they were great. My crew, they’re ok. My band, they’re fine too.” Kurt Vile’s introductory role call withstood the drama of a late drop out; Alabama songwriter Waxahatchee was a pre-tour cancellation after health problems. Her replacement was Brooklyn based Lushes, making their first appearance in the UK. A Lush was a prominent […]
Album Review: Kurt Vile – b’lieve i’m goin down
Kurt Vile b’lieve i’m goin down Matador Records, 25 October 2015 As both person and musician, Kurt Vile is at once low key yet mildly absurd. Possessing a discography that somehow combines busy, intricate playing and a keen ear for sonic detail with a kind of lethargic, don’t-care attitude comparable to noted musical somnambulist J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. […]