ATP artists to play UK shows

The lineup for Matt Groening’s ATP keeps looking better and better. For a while FFS thought we were going to be able to go, then we looked down at our rubbish skin and bones and stuff and realised we are…

Rufus Wainwright announces new album

The utter wonder that is Rufus Wainwright has announced he is to release his 6th studio album of original music.

All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu will be released on 5th April in the UK.

Since his last studio album Release The Stars Rufus has been concentrating on a plethora of other projects, including his opera Prima Donna — which premiered in Manchester last year — and the environmental campaign Blackoutsabbath.

Brian’s Mixtape #23: Bring in the new

Some of our more dedicated readers might be wondering what the eff is going on with our Brian.  He’s become somewhat lackadaisical about his playlist-composing duties lately, and we suspect he might be, well, having a hoot elsewhere.  If anyone…

Album: Mr Love & Justice – Watchword

John G. Fagan says: Watchword, the latest album from Swindon band Mr Love & Justice is 1960s-esque, simplistic-yet-effective, folk pop. Stand-out track We, The Chartists, which has a Wicker Man feeling to it. Never Know Why is is another sterling effort.