The show started with the two most important songs by The Japanese House: 'Face Like Thunder', which my girlfriend from many years ago sent me, saying it reminded her of me and ultimately introducing me to Amber Bain and her music; my favourite song by her was played next, that being 'Cool Blue'. It's fair … Continue reading The Japanese House Concert Review
On January 21st 2013, Adam Ant released his latest studio album. He announced it at a gig in September 2012, and somehow, his promise went off without a hitch. The album was released on his own label called Blueback Hussar Records, and Ant began recording it in 2009. In an interview, Ant stated how the … Continue reading ‘Blueblack Hussar’ Album Review
German musician Karl Bartos is best known for playing percussion beside Wolfgang Flur in the revolutionary Electronic band that redefined music to become the music as we know it, Kraftwerk. Bartos was originally recruited by the band to play on the 1974 American 'Autobahn' tour, but ended up stating in the band. He received writing … Continue reading ‘Off The Record’ Album Review
'Strange Mercy' is an album with absolutely phenomenal songs on it. It's perhaps my favourite St. Vincent album in fact. Right from the album cover, it drags you in with its cropped portrait. It appears to be a mouth behind what looks like latex or plastic, trying to puncture it and break through, with the … Continue reading ‘Strange Mercy’ Album Review
Everybody knew Lorde in 2013 as “the girl who sang 'Royals', but she was so much more than that. To me personally, and to the world of music. And for my Women's Week reviews, I wanted to go back to a place of deep sadness where the only thing that would get me through the … Continue reading ‘Pure Heroine’ Album Review
The reason why I picked up this book was because of the author, Paula Hawkins. She's the one who wrote the book 'Girl On The Train', which was later developed into one of my all time favourite films. I also read the book after seeing the film, as I wanted to see how different it … Continue reading ‘Into The Water’ Book Review
In March 1995, Adam Ant unleashed to the world a new album. Recorded in 1994 at Abbey Road Studios, this album was the material recorded after his previous record company decided to not release his album 'Persuasion'. Instead, the world got 'Wonderful', which didn't prove to break charts, records or start craze's like Ant once … Continue reading ‘Wonderful’ Album Review
Our story begins on Wednesday night. It's 11:30 PM and I get a message from a good friend and fellow purple hippie Casey Rain. He was asking if I was wanting to go to the photo exhibition in London that he was co-producing with Prince's ex-photographer Afshin Shahidi. I of course said I would love … Continue reading ‘Prince: A Private View’ Experience
'Persuasion' is quite a peculiar album in the world of Adam Ant releases, because it's not just an album you can go and get from HMV or your local second hand shop. You may ask why, and the reason is that it's unreleased. Don't ask me how anyone has gotten a copy of this album, … Continue reading ‘Persuasion’ Album Review (unreleased)
Manners And Physique! Is the 4th solo Adam Ant record, which was released in 1990. The album spawned 2 singles, 'Room At The Top' which reached #13 and 'Can't Set The Rules About Love', which reached #47. The album cover features a much more slick and sophisticated version of Ant, dressed in leather and looking … Continue reading ‘Manners And Physique’ Album Review
Vicky Leigh 