Diplo’s dancehall project rolls into town for a headline show at the Roundhouse. Anika Mottershaw went to photograph.
Anika Mottershaw
“Life had taken us for a ride, and it shows. I’m proud of it” : Best Fit speaks to Celebration
Celebration’s Katrina Ford offers up an honest, heartfelt and open account of what led her to become the creator that she is today, and unveils two brand new tracks.
Breathtaking shots of Sharon Van Etten at Shepherd’s Bush Empire
The Brooklyn-based singer brings her introspective folk to London with a headline show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Anika Mottershaw went to photograph.
The Long Count by Aaron & Bryce Dessner w/Matthew Richie – Barbican, London 02/02/12
Despite some lush orchestration and a top-notch cast that includes members of The Breeders, TV on the Radio and My Brightest Diamond, Anika Mottershaw is left scratching her head by the Dessner brothers’ foray into theatre.
‘Magic Chords’ and Hermit Crabs : The Line of Best Fit meets Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten takes time out ahead of the release of her third album, Tramp, to discuss working with The National’s Aaron Dessner, getting to know the music business and “touring like nuts”.
“I’m pretty into the idea of karaoke on a paranormal level”: The Line of Best Fit speaks to Prince Rama
Prince Rama’s Takara Larson talks to Anika Mottershaw about working with Animal Collective, the inspiring colours of Autumn and speaking in tongues.
“When I like something, I think it’s magic”: TLOBF catches up with St Vincent
Anika Mottershaw catches up with Annie Clark aka St Vincent for The Line of Best Fit, to chat about her latest album Strange Mercy, Rain Dogs Revisited and… S&M films…
TLOBF Interview // Common Prayer
Now in the deepest darkest thaw of winter it seems like an eternity ago that the lovely and exotic Common Prayer were over here on our shores woo’ing summer audiences with appearances at Truck Festival and the The Garage, amongst others. Here Jason and Alex answer our wee quiz questions and debut the Abandoned Lighthouse remix of ‘Of Saints’.
TLOBF Interview // Wildbirds & Peacedrums
Wildbirds & Peacedrums have their biggest headline show to date at the Union Chapel on November 27th, accompanied by their choir: ‘Voices’. Here Andreas talks about playing live, the choir, and more of what’s to come….
TLOBF Interview // Peggy Sue
Anika Motterhaw caught up with Peggy Sue to discuss Dinosaurs, their debut long-player and what they enjoy about playing live…
Xiu Xiu / Blue on Blue / Woom – Plan B, London 06/06/2010
Anika Mottershaw was at Xiu Xiu’s London performance this weekend, witnessing their played life emotional roller-coaster, ably supported by WOOM and Blue on Blue.
The Antlers – Scala, London 19/05/2010
Playing to a busy Scala, this is their fourth time The Antlers have crossed through London in support of 2009′s stellar Hospice, and people finally seem to be catching on.