For such a seminal band, Throwing Muses don’t seem to have the sort of legacy that you might imagine they should have. Maybe that’s because there were never hit singles, maybe because there’s probably no consensus on what’s their best album. So in that regard the 2CD collection ‘Anthology’ is a timely reminder of how…
Month: September 2011
He’s Back
After the return of Martin John Henry, more good news. After a quiet spell Malcolm Middleton is returning to live action as … Malcolm Middleton! After a year plus of performing as Human Don’t Be Angry, Malcolm is returning to his solo guise for a winter tour in December when he’ll be performing solo songs…
These Cuts Are Too Deep for Healing – Martin John Henry LP review
Do the hairs ever stand up on the back of your neck when you’re listening to music? For me it doesn’t happen all that often and it’s something that is only going to happen a few times for any particular song. But it happened on no fewer than FOUR occasions the first time I listened…
Totally Violated – Vladimir interview
There’s a young band causing quite a stir in Dundee (and beyond) at the moment. MPT hasn’t yet had his ears eviscerated by Vladimir but it is surely only a matter of time. Following on from the recent release of their debut EP, Ross from the band took some time to speak to the blog….
Sexy Rave Eye Zooming
‘We’re doing this special EP!’ Zoey van Goey will be playing a special gig at Stereo in Glasgow next Saturday. The show, with support from Kid Canaveral, will be the only place to get an exclusive remix EP entitled “Sexy Rave Eye Zooming”. There are remixes from the likes of We Were Promised Jetpacks, Found,…
Awesome – FOUND live in Dundee
‘Shiny Happy People, Losing My Religion or Everybody Hurts?’ Ziggy and Kev debate their REM tribute FOUND / Man Without Machines / Martin John Henry / The Strangers Almanac Shouldn’t really review our own gig, but I’m pretty safe in the knowledge that most folk there last night are going to agree with me. So…
Manic Pop Thrills 