In the circles I generally move in, the name Jim White refers to Sky Sports News’ rabid transfer-window hype-klaxon and professional Scotsman. In contrast to his namesake’s transfer deadline-day rabble-rousing, though, this Jim White is a musically understated southern American…
Live | Michael Kiwanuka @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
There is a very real sense of expectation as queues snake away from the front of the Brudenell Social Club. Expectation not only that inside will be considerably warmer than the freezing winter temperatures of the car park, but that…
Brian’s Playlist | I Will Always Love You
This fornight Brian has mourned the loss of Whitney Houston and celebrated Valentine’s Day with a Marks & Spencer meal-for-two for one. The combination of perfect pop music and a full tummy has made him come over all soppy, so here’s his playlist all about love. Sick.
News | Kyla La Grange announces new single.
North London’s Kyla La Grange has announced the makings of a new single “Vampire Smile“, due for release on the 12th March 2012. Coming to us via Chess Club Records, the track will also feature on La Grange’s debut album…
Albums | Pulp – It/Freaks/Separations
In the introduction to his lyrics collection Mother, Brother, Lover, published last year, unofficial national treasure Jarvis Cocker said his goal had always been to “create the kind of pop music I wished had been there for me in my…
Album | Lambchop – Mr. M
Despite announcing its arrival with a wave of lush waves, the latest album from Americana veterans Lambchop delivers understatement as a theme. From the descriptions of the banal realities of relationships (cleaning the coffee maker and avoiding ‘talking about seagulls’…