REVIEW: The Big Bounce @ The Boogaloo 28/04/2010

by Bellistre 3. May 2010 23:43
On Wednesday night it was time to head down to the Boogaloo again and after the fun I had last time the anticipation was high. It was my second time at the venue and I’ve already developed a fondness for its intimate and welcoming atmosphere, their pet cats and the queens of conversation beh... [More]

'The Big Bounce', The Boogaloo, London 31/03/10

by Bellistre 5. April 2010 23:21
The Big Bounce is a new monthly night taking place at The Boogaloo in Highgate and I was very privileged to be asked along to the first one. The event ran started a little later than planned due to The Libertine’s press conference/gig taking place in the venue beforehand… There was qui... [More]

Dirty Weekend 'Time/I Am Shamed' Upcoming Single Release

by Bellistre 2. April 2010 05:54
Dirty Weekend are a 5 piece from Stockton on Tees, their music has been described as dark, paranoid Indie.  Lets take a look at their upcoming single release ‘Time/I Am Shamed’ which is available on May 3rd. ‘Time’ us the tale of a failing relationship on autopilot, t... [More]

Jimmy And The Sounds 'Sounds/The Light' Upcoming Single Release

by Bellistre 2. April 2010 05:27
0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Jimmy & The Sounds are a 4 piece from Middlesborough offering up “radio airplay dream of razor sharp indie pop”. Today I’m having a look at their upcoming single release ‘Sounds/The Light’, which i... [More]

The Grassroots Spring Equinox party 19/03/10

by Bellistre 21. March 2010 01:09
On Friday night I ventured down to The Brewery Tap in my semi-native Peterborough for the Grassroots Spring Equinox Party. The party is a precursor to the Grassroots Festival (or ‘Feastival’ as its being called due to the communal banquet on the Sunday!) that takes place on the 3rd to ... [More]

'Lets Get Sued' - Black Daniel, Album Review

by Bellistre 15. March 2010 19:43
Black Daniel are purveyors of ‘nouveau power-pop’, straight forward, simple singalong songs.‘Lets Get Sued’ comes in at a tidy 33 minutes so it feels more like an E.P than an album, and to be fair to they could have done with maybe leaving a few tracks off there but lets ha... [More]

Black Daniel Single Announcment + Remix competition!

by Bellistre 29. January 2010 15:29
Black Daniel'I Love You But Don’t Touch Me Cos You’re Sick/Move Like Royalty'Available March 1st on digital download ‘Let’s Get Sued’ Due March 8th   Fresh from having their online only single 'Look Away Sancho' chosen as one of Drowned in Sound’s best s... [More]

FreePeace 'An Ounce of Bounce' E.P. Review

by Bellistre 14. January 2010 18:08
  Hello, I decided to return to the blogosphere with a look at one of my favorite unsigned bands, the wonderful ‘FreePeace’.They’re a band I’ve been following since their early days and are a festival favorite. Their mini-album ‘An Ounce of Bounce’ offers ... [More]

Maps Live @ Cargo 26/10/09

by Bellistre 30. October 2009 01:44
  This was my first time at Cargo and I was impressed by its industrial charm. ‘Banjo or Freakout’ were playing when I arrived. The performance space was separate to the bar but the music played throughout which didn’t really work as it was far too loud and the acoustics we... [More]

Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) announces UK tour!!

by Bellistre 17. September 2009 01:13
                  Attention Gig Junkies! One of the greatest singer/songwriters the UK has to offer is set to return to the stage later this year after a lengthy 33 year absence.Yusuf Islam previously known as Cat Stevens, has announced a spe... [More]

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