My father first discovered Curved Air’s unique blend of electronic, folk-influenced rock through a school friend as a teenager – a chance discovery that lead to his disbelief and excitement at us witnessing their live show together more than 40 years later. Singer Sonja Kristina has been the only constant member since the band’s formation…
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Skindred: reggae-rock at UEA
Canadian hard-rockers and openers Danko Jones (named after the lead singer and guitarist) begin as gig goers are still filing in, but manage to hold their attention with an animated performance. Danko draws on his 22 years in the band to create an easy relationship with the crowd. Completed by bassist John Calabrese and drummer…
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Piratefest: welcome to the LC-arrr
It’s not every day you spend the evening surrounded by those in full fancy dress, complete with disco lights, songs about sea monsters, excessive drinking and regularly stealing people’s possessions – but that is what Alestorm’s Piratefest managed to achieve. Pirate-folk musicians The Dread Crew of Oddwood opened the show, singing and stomping their way…
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Play-time with Marmozets: Live at Arts Centre
Openers Queen Zee and the Sasstones show a blend of energy and punk spirit, with a politically and socially charged set; songs such as Boy tackle gender stereotypes and the issues members of the transgender community, such as singer and guitarist Queen Zee, face. The band have an admirable confidence in their combination of influences…
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Interview with Frankie Poullain (The Darkness)
How are you doing? Are you preparing for the new tour at the moment? I’ve been doing interview after interview! No, in fact recently I was attempting to learn a bassline and a chant from Queen, that Queen almost never played live – which we’re thinking of playing on our tour. Your new album…
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Pale Waves: gig review
Openers King Nun make themselves known to the audience when they jump into action, with raw-edged and suitably loud Tulip. Lead singer and guitarist Theo uses the small stage to his full advantage, jumping about whilst narrowly avoiding his bandmates – lead guitarist James, bassist Nathan, and drummer Caius. All still teenagers, this might be…