Archive for the ‘Live Review’ Category

Super Furry Animals, Somerset House, July 18 2009 Fervent eruptions of indistinguishable sounds. Cardboard effigies of Nick McCarthy. The most psychedelic of atmospheres. Smiles all round. It must be another Super Furry Animals gig. Nestled in the lavish courtyard of Somerset House this is certainly a stunning place to play a gig, and there is […]


The Social, 24th May The Social recently released their five track EP ‘A Call To Arms‘, and made it available through Rough Trade, a name synonymous with breaking the best new bands. Their show at London’s The Social, demonstrates the faith that RT have in this Smiths cum Joy Division cum Echo and the Bunnymen […]


Proud, 5th March 2009 It’s certainly not uncommon for the Proud Galleries in Camden to be full to capacity on a music night, nor is it new that names like Mischa Barton, Carl Barat, or Pete Doherty are bandied round the Camden area. While a well-received set from up-and-coming urban folk artist Akayzia drew much […]


Live: Elle Jay

09Mar09

Spice of Life, 6th March 2009 CBM met Elle Jay and her guitarist Phil Short at Shoreditch Twit #6 where they perfromed acoustically. We were so impressed with their performance that we promised to show up at a full band gig, and not being the sorts to break our promises, show up we did. It’s […]


12 Bar Club, 16th February 2009 Firstly, a word of caution: A live set from Hannah Fairlight may be hazardous to your relationship. Couples beware! Now that is out of the way I can explain why. The 12 Bar Club, tucked away down Denmark Street along London’s famous Tin Pan Alley, is the perfect venue […]