I’m getting very fond of Dalston, despite the unexpected opening of a shop called ‘Hot Nuts’ just a few moments from our front door (I can’t really blame them for calling it that as it sells nothing but hot nuts, but it does sound a bit odd). The most recent local charm to win my [...]
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Bardens Boudoir: A Jewel in Dalston’s Crown
Posted in Going Out, Listening on March 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Laura Marling
Posted in Listening on February 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’d like to recommend an album: ‘Alas I Cannot Swim’, by Laura Marling, a 19-year old songwriter from Reading. This is her debut and it’s a record to cherish. Beautiful, original tunes with folksy harmonies and rhythms. I first got into her stuff after watching the video ‘Ghosts’, (see below) on youtube. When the CD [...]
songkicked
Posted in Listening, Reading on November 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I’d like to recommend a blog to you: http://songkick.blogspot.com It’s a bit like having your coolest music expert friend on call, any time of the day or night for recommendations. Very nicely written and wow, you get to listen to the recommended tracks for FREE, easy peasy, no annoying downloads or watching ads or getting [...]
Midlake and FOTC
Posted in Listening, Watching on September 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A lighter post. Two things that have made me happy in the last few weeks. First: the band Midlake and their incredible album ‘The Trials of Van Occupanther’. I only heard about the group when an American friend, Staton, added a video of their song Roscoe to his facebook profile. Such melodic songwriting and beautifully [...]
Damien Rice
Posted in Listening, Watching on February 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This video treads the thin line between utter innovative genius and slightly cringe-inducing self-consciousness. Just can’t decide, but it’s a beautiful song anyhow.
