May 2011
9 posts
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May 23rd
May 19th
Viv Albertine: Viv Albertine's Debut Solo Album -... →
I really like Viv Albertine.  I saw her play round the corner from my house in 2009. If, like me, you’ve ever enjoyed her music how about funding her new album.  There’s options for every budget.  I think Pledge Music is a great way for musicians to get their stuff out there without record company support. Think about it.   I’m looking forward to hearing this album.  
May 17th
The Leisure Society - Into the Murky Water →
On the off chance you’re not hip to The Leisure Society, then I heartily recommend their band of simple, melodic pop that will make you dance, laugh, sing, and everything. Really wonderful, lovely stuff. This new record - Into The Murky Water - is every bit as good as their debut ‘The Sleeper’. I had the pleasure of seeing them play live in Brighton on 3rd May 2011.  They...
May 11th
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May 10th
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What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?  →
“What Did You Expect From The Vaccines” is unquestionably my favourite jump-around-the-kitchen album of 2011 so far.  I can’t praise this album highly enough.  I never tire of it.  Everytime I want to smile, jump around, singalong, or increase my energy levels I stick this on.  I’ve been sticking it on a lot in 2011.  There’s nothing old lags like me haven’t...
May 7th
Alasdair Roberts →
Very excited to finally be seeing Alasdair Roberts tonight. Been loving his stuff for a few years now.  If you don’t know him then you really should check him (start with Spoils or Too Long In This Condition).  Alasdair is a Scottish folk musician. He released a number of albums under the name Appendix Out, and - following his 2001 album The Night is Advancing - under his own name. In 1994...
May 5th
May 4th
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May 1st
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