The Shins – Simple Song
The Shins return with their trademark sound, lyrics and overall sunniness
Author Alexander James Green
Alexander James Green
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The Ting Tings – Sounds From Nowheresville
The Ting Tings return with second album Sounds From Nowheresville and fail to live up to the billing
Lana Del Rey – Born to Die
Alexander Green takes on the impossible: reviewing Lana Del Rey’s debut album with a clear head. Check out his review of the most audience-splitting album of the year so far here.
Summer Camp at The Joiners (14/11/11)
On a crisp wintery evening, Summer Camp leaves the Joiners crowd feeling warm and fuzzy.
The Christmas Number One: What’s All the Fuss?
Every year, an array of musical acts battle it out for the Christmas number one. Why?
The Wombles – Wombling Merry Christmas
The W Factor; The Wombles re-release their single “Wombling Merry Christmas” to fight x-factor for the Christmas number one.
Lady Gaga – White Christmas
Lady Gaga takes on a Christmas classic and succeeds.
DVD & Blu-ray review: Control ★★★★☆
Biopics are always dangerous territory for any film director; the fact is that real life…
Christina Perri – Arms
“And who do you think you are/Running around leaving scars”, Christina Perri croons on the…
Preview: Summer Camp at The Joiners (14/11/11)
Summer Camp – a name that conjures up images of sun, ice cream and swimming…
Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto
Coldplay’s 5th LP takes the 4 piece into new territory – outright pop – and sounds like a band in mid-life crisis.
Foster the People – Call It What You Want
You know that song ‘Pumped Up Kicks’? Yes, of course you do – that catchy…
Florence and the Machine – Ceremonials
The indie pop festival favourites are back, with a haunting and beautiful, but flawed, sophomore effort.