June Reviewed
My monthly round-up of albums, songs and gigs.
My monthly round-up of musical musicness. As always let me know if there’s an album/song/live act you’d recommend!
Albums I Enjoyed in June
I can’t possibly pick a favourite from this lot. All absolutely brilliant!
Songs I’ve Shared in June
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Artists I’ve Seen in June
5th - Bag of Crisps at Voodoos
This was the gig where I interviewed Simon Williams on stage about crisps, which I think might have been a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
SNAKEMILK - I missed most of it because I waited for what felt like a million years to get some pizza. But the last few songs that I caught were loud and raucous and fun as always. ⍟⍟⍟
Bag of Cans - This lot, man. They just absolutely smash it every time. All excellent with their instruments, all a bit silly and spontaneous, all having a good time. Songs about fire alarms, pelvic floors and washing machines are simultaneously daft and urgent. It’s the joy we all need right now. ⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟
11th - Jo Millet at Norwich Puppet Theatre
Molee Shakes - I hate being negative. Truth is, she is up there doing her thing and that takes bravery. But I find her chords too simplistic, her songs too predictable, her lyrics uninspiring. But she looks the part, not dissimilar to Dolly Parton, so I hope that her songs will increase in boldness and ambition. ⍟⍟
Arthouse Horror - A new band making a big statement. Lucy’s vocals were brilliant - controlled yet powerful. James’s guitaring was fantastic too - who isn’t a fan of guitar solos? I particularly liked the songs that were rougher round the edges, particularly the last one with all the screaming. Will definitely try to make their new EP launch in July. ⍟⍟⍟⍟
Jo Millet - I’m so glad to have caught him live. His voice is effortlessly rich and his songs warm and well thought-out. His backing band made his sound even more luscious, the bass and slide guitar doing their jobs well. All in all, excellent. ⍟⍟⍟⍟
25th Free Gig at Deadwax
Dog at the Opera - Wonderful and brilliant as always. It’s stirring stuff, watching the vocals in particular affect a whole room of people. I also really enjoyed their new songs. Plenty of digging in to riffs and anthemic-type moments without it being corny or simplistic. It’s big and bold and glorious. ⍟⍟⍟⍟
Rats as Big as Dogs - 6 people absolutely smashing it. It was loud and quick, violent and friendly. They all have a great synergy (what a gross word) and it was infectious (also a bit gross). Watching a bloke rapidly wobble his hand through a theremin along to shouty post-punk is instantly brilliant. ⍟⍟⍟⍟
$ebbuku - Not for me. Rap over the top of rock is a style that has to be delivered with confidence so I guess his attitude complimented the music but the whole swaggering in a vest shouting ‘Put your hands up’ I find a bit cringey. But what the hell do I know? There were definitely people who did put their hands up… ⍟⍟
Coming Up in June
A fair few gigs starting with Tummyache and Takeda tomorrow. I’ll also post my half-year round-up in the next day or two!
Do let me know what you’re up to! Speak soon!