music review

Live Review: Lonely The Brave, The Scholar Leicester, 7th March 2015

/ James Fenney
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There are two kinds of concerts. There are those you dream of, those you save up for and bubble over with excitement. You wait with bated breath to finally catch a glimpse of your musical idol. The ticket will be on your wall and the photos will be plastered as the background on your phone for years to come. Then there’s the second kind, concerts of convenience. Some band that you may only be vaguely aware of are playing nearby and tickets are cheap, or a friend has invited you along, or you are just in need of a night out. This was the latter, I went in as a blank slate. Continue reading →

Live Review: The War On Drugs, Nottingham Rock City, 1st March 2015

/ James Fenney

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This cult band have recently emerged from the woodwork and into the spotlight. Their latest release ‘Lost in a Dream’ was the most critically acclaimed album of 2014 and has been chosen as album of the year by numerous publications. The more you listen to it the more the music grows on you. Their brand of ethereal Americana tugs at your heart and it has led to comparisons with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. I made my way to their gig in Nottingham, braving illness and torrential rain, to witness the magic first hand. Continue reading →

Live Review: Ryan Adams, De Montfort Hall Leicester, 21st Feb 2015

/ James Fenney

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American rocker Ryan Adams is probably one of the hardest working musicians in the business. His long career has recently culminated in his latest eponymous release (his 14th solo album), which has received critical acclaim and resulted in 3 Grammy award nominations. I was pleasantly surprised to find he was touring the UK and far more surprised that he had decided to grace Leicester with his presence. Naturally, I had to get a good spot front and centre for his performance. Continue reading →