“When a man and lady love each other very much…” You know the rest. We all got the lecture. All … More
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McFly Are Like Heroin: Nick stumbles upon some sh*t-scary McFly fans
On the 21st October 2010, while walking past the Southampton Guildhall, I noticed a very large queue. It was only … More
Live Review: Flaming Lips (London Alexandra Palace, 01/07/11))
This is a live review written for my own older and now discontinued blog on 2nd July 2011. As this … More
The Old Gig Diaries: HIM (16/10/2004)
My desire to be a music journalist is nothing new. Once upon a time, aged 13-16, I kept a scrapbook … More
Live Review: Dry the River (Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms, 16/10/12)
This is a live review written by myself for CRITICAL WAVE on 17th October 2012. http://www.criticalwave.co.uk — In an unusual … More
Interview: Peter Hook (Joy Division, New Order)
This is an interview with Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook. The interview took place on behalf of … More
Review: Muse – The 2nd Law
‘Big Freeze’ borrows its name from one of the potential ultimate fates of the universe. Everything will continue to expand infinitely to such a grand, unimaginable scale, only for the energy to run out. It’s an analogy that couldn’t be more perfect for this album.
Written for ELECTRIC BANANA.
Interview: Kids in Glass Houses
Phil asks as we take a seat to have a talk, “Is this an interrogation room?” It really did look like one, as two chairs and a small table were set up underneath a dim spotlight. He assures interviewer Nick Pollard “Never mind. We’re friendly.”
Kids in Glass Houses drummer Phil Jenkins spoke to Electric Banana about the band’s scariest moments, touring, crazy fans and lubricant (of course).
Album Review: Bloc Party – Four
Several tracks don’t bother with verses, choruses and time signatures, creating jumbles usually reserved for prog-rockers, but condensed into sub-four minute chunks. They have a lot of fury to shake off, and they clearly have no time for principles.
Written for ELECTRIC BANANA.
