With a MySpace page which reminds you slightly of ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ or something equally as magical, an LP cover that hints at bohemianism and a sound that reflects the musical knowledge and history behind the duo, Savoir Adore are the up and coming New York band who are offering something different from the other indie bands... Read More →

Despite the organisers’ audacious decision to go head-to-head with festivals such as Reading, Leeds and the Creamfields, London Electronic Dance Festival made its way to attract over 10,000 people from all over London in two electronically euphoric days. Like High Voltage Festival at the end of July, LED is another newie in the outdoor music... Read More →

It seems to be a recurring theme that IDOL road trips refuse to run smoothly and the road to V was no exception. We had it on good authority, Google Maps, that the journey from London to Stafford would take us 2 hours and 44 minutes. What our navigator did not take in to account however, were two factors. Number One: the devil’s most widely used... Read More →

His title was derived from a character in a 1979 Eastwood film “Escape from Alcatraz” and a trip to the US where those imaginative yanks named him English. Not only a rapper, an MC and an entertainer but English teaches children as a passion and a way to fund his independent releases and label ‘Leftturn’. He recently performed at LoveBox and... Read More →

IDOL recently caught up with East London rapper/singer/songwriter Rose Hart, who is far removed from the swagger bringing hoodie clad blinged up rappers we have become accustomed to. Rose has a lot to say and has found her medium to say it in. With influences from Michael Jackson to Talib Kwel, IDOL thinks Ms Hart is one to watch. IDOL: Hey Rose!... Read More →

Perched under the plane speckled sky of Heathrow’s final approach, Clapham Common stretched out its limbs on the weekend of the 24th July, basking in the sunshine to welcome Ben & Jerry’s Sundae festival. The green dimple on the worn face of urban South London played host to two days crammed full of live music, all topped of with countless... Read More →

DJ Nikki Beatnik is arguably the hottest female DJ in the UK. A chaotic mix of musical talent and blistering style, she is a staple in the biggest clubs across the world. Having spun for quite literally every celebrity imaginable, she has taken her trademark fusion of fashion and music to the blogosphere, where she tirelessly hunts for the freshest... Read More →

The first act we managed to catch was the legendary Blondie, as you would expect they stormed through a greatest hits set which included; Heart of glass, Maria, One Way or Another and Call me amongst others. Debbie Harry, whom had just turned sixty five the day before, was nothing but a picture of glamour, sporting sparkling Ray-Ban Wayfarers. For... Read More →

The Hop Farm Festival, now in its third year, specializes in music of an acoustic or folk nature; it is still largely un-heard of but offers something that the Leeds/Readings, T in the parks, V-Festivals of this world cannot. The simple back to basics honesty that was key in rise of music festivals in the 1950’s and 60’s and it achieves this by... Read More →

AUDIT CONTROL The vast majority of bands in my local area (Huddersfield) quite frankly can be summed up in one word…’lacklustre’ and would not look out of place on a Sky Three show called ‘Amateur hour’. Thankfully we now have a light shining through the dark clouds, a light that goes by the name of Audit Control. I was first introduced... Read More →