The Matinee ’18 March 8th
Today is International Women’s Day, which holds even more significance this year with the emergence of the #MeToo movement and […]
Titus Andronicus – ‘A Productive Cough’ (album review)
For nearly a decade, Titus Andronicus made a career of blasting their violent, unrelenting punk music in dive and underground […]
The Matinee ’18 March 2nd
Yesterday’s mini-playlist was filled with under-the-radar talent. The Matinee ’18 March 2nd edition, however, is loaded with indie stars, many […]
The Matinee ’18 February 23rd
Plenty of star power is on The Matinee ’18 February 23rd edition, which kicks off with a couple of big […]
The Matinee ’18 February 20th
Just like the Winter Olympics, The Matinee ’18 February 20th is dominated by Norwegian artists. There is also a heavy […]
The Matinee ’18 February 15th – World Edition
To get you through the post-Valentine’s Day blues or just lift your spirits, we’re offering a double bang of new […]
The Matinee ’18 January 18th
The Matinee ’18 January 18th is filled with songs from artists who either were on Artists to Watch list or […]
Stables, Xsara and Rotem – Camden Assembly, London (photo review)
I had been warned that the Camden Assembly is a nightmare for photographing bands thanks to the back wall of […]
The Matinee ’18 January 16th
We obviously have to start the day with a tune from The Cranberries. For many of us, they were one […]
Saturday Sampler January 13th
The Saturday Sampler January 13th edition includes nine sizzling tracks from across the globe. Featuring artists from Australia, Canada, England, […]
Alanna Eileen – ‘Keepsake’ (EP review)
The phrase, “put on your headphones”, is often associated with the energy and bass-heavy music found in hip hop, dance, […]
The War on Drugs – Alexandra Palace, London (photo review)
Alexandra Palace was built in 1873 and is steeped in history. The huge arched building on top of a hill […]
Melodic Tonic ’17, November 22nd
Today’s pre-Thanksgiving serving of new music cocktails is an all-American affair from coast to coast with one tune from overseas. […]
Julien Baker – Union Chapel, London (photo review)
The Union Chapel is found in the middle of a Georgian terrace of houses and set back from Islington’s busy […]
The Matinee November 9th
The Matinee November 9th edition is filled with alumni. As a result, the artists and bands are listed in reverse […]
The Matinee November 2nd
The Matinee November 2nd edition starts off with a song from one of soul’s great artists. It’s one of the […]
London gig roundup (photo review)
Been a busy couple of weeks for my camera and earplug combo. Here’s a sample of where I’ve been in […]
The Matinee October 31st
Obviously today is Halloween, and creepy songs could occupy The Matinee October 31st edition. On the other hand, we could […]
The Matinee October 19th
The Matinee October 19th is an all-women affair. Each of the songs is from either a female solo artist or […]
Melodic Tonic ’17 October 18th
Today’s mid-week serving of new music cocktails is on the milder side. These six singles complement the season with equal […]