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album reviews, REVIEWS

KNEECAP – ‘Fenian’ Review: Sharper, Smarter, Still Uncompromising

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Words: Fin Harrison / Photo: Press Wikipedia tells us that “a Fenian is a member of a 19th-century Irish republican movement that sought independence from British rule, or a person who supports these goals.” It was also once used as a derogatory sectarian term that was weaponised against Irish Catholics and nationalists in the North. I say that in the … Continue reading KNEECAP – ‘Fenian’ Review: Sharper, Smarter, Still Uncompromising

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FEATURES

How Capitão Fausto Helmed Portugal’s Indie Renaissance

“We were starting to discover Portuguese rock from the 60s and 70s that had almost been completely forgotten.” Words: Fin Harrison | Photos: José Lorvão Assembled in 2009 by five seventeen-year-old boys from Lisbon, Capitão Fausto have gone on to play a generational role in reshaping Portuguese alternative music and culture over the past decade and a half. It was founded by Tomás Wallenstein (vocals, … Continue reading How Capitão Fausto Helmed Portugal’s Indie Renaissance

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LIVE REVIEWS

Live Review: Happy Mondays at The LCR, Norwich

Words: Fin Harrison Being 25 often feels like existing in a strange in-between space. On one hand, you’re determined to make the most of your youth, to enjoy it in ways that might not feel possible once life’s more serious commitments take hold. On the other, there’s a growing sense that it’s time to get serious, as everyone around you seems suddenly laser focused on … Continue reading Live Review: Happy Mondays at The LCR, Norwich

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INTERVIEWS, NEWS

LDN Meets: Cowboy Hunters

Words: Fin Harrison For new bands, interviews can be tricky and sometimes grueling. It’s not a format they step into naturally, and often they haven’t got much to say. Their options usually are: Scottish punk two-piece Cowboy Hunters unapologetically opted for option three. When I rock up to Haggerston’s Signature Brew venue, Megan Pollock and Desmond Johnson are sat outside at a wet wooden table, … Continue reading LDN Meets: Cowboy Hunters

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Live Review: Pan Amsterdam At The Jazz Cafe, London

Words: Fin Harrison / Images: Elizabeth Lenthall It’s Wednesday the 4th of June, and as the interior of Camden’s famous Jazz Cafe begins to fill up, the excitement in the room is paired with a sense of intrigue. A week on from the release of his otherworldly-sounding new LP, ‘Confines’, experimental rapper, singer and jazz trumpeter Pan Amsterdam (Leron Thomas) is finally bringing his project … Continue reading Live Review: Pan Amsterdam At The Jazz Cafe, London

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LIVE REVIEW: Kids Return at KOKO

Words: Fin Harrison On a tranquil Wednesday evening in early April, Parisian indie-pop duo Kids Return step up to the stage at the iconic KOKO venue in the heart of Camden. It’s their second visit to the English capital in the last month, having supported their Ekler/Hamburger Records label-mates Polo & Pan at a sold-out Roundhouse back in March. The duo, which is composed of … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Kids Return at KOKO

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NEWS, Uncategorised

Nell Tiger-Free Releases Unfiltered Debut EP ‘Worst Day Of Her Life (so far)’

Words: Fin Harrison Nell Tiger Free is no stranger to reinvention. Known for her roles in Game of Thrones and Servant, the 25-year-old actor has now stepped boldly into the music world with her debut EP, Worst Day of Her Life (so far). This collection of songs is as raw and unfiltered as its title suggests, a vivid exploration of heartbreak, growth, and resilience that feels like flipping through … Continue reading Nell Tiger-Free Releases Unfiltered Debut EP ‘Worst Day Of Her Life (so far)’

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BIMM Introducing… MOMOTUSKAN

Words: Fin Harrison Hailing from a small village in West Cork, producer and singer-songwriter Cormac Fallon a.k.a MOMOTUSKAN arrived in the big smoke with one mission: to take his project to outer space. At the age of 22, Fallon has spent the best part of the last two years working behind the scenes on film sets, before taking the decision to move to London and … Continue reading BIMM Introducing… MOMOTUSKAN

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Wide Awake Festival Add Peaches, Sega Bodega and More to Huge 2025 Lineup

Wide Awake Festival, known for its uniquely curated lineups, has announced the addition of Canadian electroclash artist and producer Peaches to its 2025 roster. The independent festival, scheduled for May 23rd, 2025, promises an unmatched experience for music fans seeking something different. Continue reading Wide Awake Festival Add Peaches, Sega Bodega and More to Huge 2025 Lineup

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