Frenetic and incessant set from enrapturing Editors at the Brixton Academy. Talos almost, kind of, sort of, maybe doesn’t make sense as an opening band for Editors. Now, that’s not to say in any way that Talos isn’t as good as Editors but, rather, to point out just how different the two bands are.
Category: Features
Live Review: John Carpenter @ Albert Hall, Manchester
Film director John Carpenter embodies the idea of a ‘cult legend’. Although somewhat of an oxymoron, the title fits Carpenter to a T. Tonight finds Carpenter playing a live set at Albert Hall, Manchester with samples of soundtracks from a range of his movies throughout his career.
Live Review: Joan Armatrading @ Brighton Dome
On occasion, it’s still possible to witness a truly great artist in a sized venue that retains a sense of intimacy. This is one of those occasions and finds the legendary Joan Armatrading taking to the stage in the impressive Brighton Dome.
London Gigs This Week | 22nd October
The Buzz Roundup: the London gigs not to miss this week, featuring Cat Power, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Tom Odell, Black Honey, Bloc Party, The Editors, Her’s, Our Girl, Snail Mail, Viagra Boys, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Madonnatron and more.
Review: Farao – ‘Pure – O’ (Western Vinyl)
In a tumultuous back and forth between darkness and light, the sophomore record from Farao is a heartful, organic display of desire and destruction. The new album from Farao – PURE-O is released October 19th – check out our review and take a listen here. ♡♡♡
Review: Peter Bjorn and John – ‘Darker Days’ (INGRID)
With their latest album, Darker Days, Peter Bjorn and John find themselves looking inwards, around at others, and globally at everyone. With each member taking charge of the songwriting for their selection of songs on the album, there are clear distinctions that can be made, but a clear unity to the whole work.
Live Review: James Holden and the Animal Spirits @ ACCA, Brighton
The auspicious surroundings of the leafy University of Sussex campus find an eclectic line up of DJ-cum-band leader James Holden, and his Animal Spirits, with support in the guise of Free Love in an impressive plush 60s auditorium.
London Gigs to Catch This Week | 15th October
The Buzz Roundup: the best gigs London has to offer this week, featuring Beach House, Swimming Girls, Smashing Pumpkins, Bo Ningen, Boy Azooga, Echo and the Bunnymen, Idles, Ry Cooder, Wishbone Ash and more | The Buzz is the definitive source of live music events across the UK ☆☆☆☆☆
The Buzz Picks: Friday New Music Listens – 12th October
The Buzz Picks: Friday New Music Listens – 12th October Check out the new music we’ve been spinning in the The Buzz office this week, featuring Sundara Karma, Girlpool, Desire, Du Blonde, Little Dragon, Far Caspian, Anemone, Yak, Hydromag, Parcels, Connan Mockasin and more.
J Fernandez | Tour Bus Tracks
J Fernandez runs us through his top 5 tour bus listens, track by track. Chicago musical act J Fernandez, the recording name of Arkansas native Justin Fernandez. His new album Occasional Din – which is released on 9th November via Joyful Noise. The Buzz caught up with him ahead of a fall tour in support of the record.