The Weeknd O2 ABC, Glasgow, 21/3/13 The Weeknd is one of the most mysterious artists to emerge in the last two years. The star first rose to fame after rapper Drake posted a link to his first mixtape, House Of Balloons, on Twitter in 2011. Two more mixtapes were released online over the next year… Continue reading REVIEW: The Weeknd – O2 ABC, Glasgow
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REVIEW: Peace – In Love
In Love is the debut album from one of the UK’s fastest-rising bands: Peace. The Birmingham quartet , who formed just two years ago, have put together an impressive piece of work that’s the perfect accompaniment to spring/summer ‘13 (even if the weather outside isn’t). Their sound is reminiscent of The Maccabees and Vampire Weekend… Continue reading REVIEW: Peace – In Love
REVIEW: Side Effects
Steven Soderbergh, Academy-Award winning director of classics such as Erin Brokovich and Ocean’s Eleven, has presented audiences with, what he claims is, his final film. On the surface, Side Effects is an investigation in to American society’s obsession with prescription drugs, specifically anti-depressants. Even the trailer makes it seem this way. However, as the film… Continue reading REVIEW: Side Effects
REVIEW: I Give It A Year
I Give It A Year is a new British romantic comedy that tells of the story of young couple’s first year of marriage. Nat and Josh, played by Rose Byrne and Rafe Spall, are very different but after meeting at a party they fall in love and marry after just seven months together. At their… Continue reading REVIEW: I Give It A Year
REVIEW: Bastille – Oran Mor, Glasgow
Bastille Oran Mor, Glasgow, 2/3/13 The Oran Mor was packed to full capacity, and it’s no real surprise to hear that this gig sold out weeks ago. Bastille seem to have come from nowhere, and have somehow managed to creep to number two in the singles chart with new single Pompeii – and the crowd… Continue reading REVIEW: Bastille – Oran Mor, Glasgow
REVIEW: Bastille – Bad Blood
Internet sensation Bastille is the brainchild of singer/songwriter Dan Smith, who is joined by three other members for the band’s live performances. Smith’s strong South London accent resonates clearly through the album and his voice occasionally bears a ridiculous likeness to that of Josh Franceschi of You Me At Six, which in my humble opinion… Continue reading REVIEW: Bastille – Bad Blood
REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Picture Show,Glasgow
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Kings Theatre, Glasgow, 26/02/13 Suspenders – check! Gold hot pants – check! Dancing until your feet hurt – double check! Cult favourite musical, The Rocky Horror Show, continues its 40th anniversary tour as it arrives in Glasgow this month. With performances every evening this week until 2 March, the raunchy musical… Continue reading REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Picture Show,Glasgow
REVIEW: Nerina Pallot – Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh
Nerina Pallot Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh, 14/12/13 Talented Brit and Ivor Novello Award nominee Nerina Pallot continued her Lonely Valentine Club Tour in Edinburgh by proving once again that she is one of the UK’s finest singer-songwriters. The intimate surroundings of the Pleasance Theatre proved the ideal venue for the show, which saw Pallot ditch the… Continue reading REVIEW: Nerina Pallot – Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh
REVIEW: Wreck It Ralph
Disney is back with new animation Wreck It Ralph. The film takes place in an arcade and tells the story of the characters that live in the games the kids love to play. The story focuses on Ralph, the bad guy in a game called Fix It Felix. Ralph’s job is to wreck a building… Continue reading REVIEW: Wreck It Ralph