Bristol has a reputation as one of the UKâs leading producers of professional and up-and-coming amateur musical talent. From Massive Attack to Stanton Warriors, Portishead to Roni Size, Bristol has a genre love affair; bringing out some of the best in trip-hop, drum & bass, rock and reggae.
London Gigs This Week | September 3rd
The Buzz Roundup: the best London gigs this week, featuring Thee Oh Sees, Juanita Stein, Anna Burch, Ezra Furman, St Vincent, Matt Hollywood, The Lemon Twigs, Incubus, Titus Andronicus, Arctic Monkeys, Du Blonde and more.
Review: Menace Beach – Black Rainbow Sound (Memphis Industries)
Review: Menace Beach – Black Rainbow Sound Black Rainbow Sound straddles the intersect between shimmering 80s synth pop and 90s alt-rock.
Still Corners | Tour Bus Tracks
Still Corners, the London-based project consisting of songwriter/producer Greg Hughes and vocalist Tessa Murray have been releasing their dream pop tracks for over 10 years since their debut EP, Remember Pepper?. Check out what the band listen to on the road – with GigList’s TOUR BUS TRACKS.
Live Review: Adam Stafford @ The Old Coach House, Brighton
Intimate and elusive appearance from acclaimed musician Adam Stafford. When Adam Stafford makes a rare appearance in Brighton, his last being two years ago, is something you cannot pass up.
Review: Blood Orange – ‘Negro Swan’ (Domino)
British Singer Devonte Hynes AKA Blood Orange has released his long-awaited 4th Album Negro Swan and while itâs clear this new production dons a contemporary RnB persona, Dev is not afraid of experimenting with contrapuntal melodies, synth and, electronics.
Summer Heart | Tour Bus Tracks
Swedish multi-instrumentalist David Alexander – aka Summer Heart has been creating a buzz in the music world since his first release Please Stay EP back in 2011. This was followed by a full length About a Feeling in 2012. The Buzz spoke to Alexander to learn what his Top 5 tracks to listen to on the road.
Review: Mitski – ‘Be The Cowboy’ (Dead Oceans)
Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski introduces us to her compelling new album, Be The Cowboy, with the opening track, ‘Geyer’ and what a glorious opening it is. The perfect precursor for what turns out to be a hugely passionately charged and gracious album.
Listen: Yak – ‘White Male Carnivore’
Listen: Yak – ‘White Male Carnivore’ London trio sign with Virgin EMI and head out on UK tour, this autumn. Yak have revealed a new single, the rousing ‘White Male Carnivore’ via their new label home Virgin EMI.
Live Review: Britney Spears @ O2 Arena, London
There are few pop stars who can not only boast a career spanning almost two decades but still have the washboard stomach of their teenage years. After a 4-year residency in Las Vegas and a record-breaking sell-out performance at Brighton Pride, Britney Spears ‘Piece of Me’ tour came to Londonâs O2.