It’s been eight years since Seth Lakeman released The Punch Bowl, his first solo record. So, what’s new? What is the Devonshire-born multi-instrumentalist offering on this new album that he hasn’t done before?
Author Lauren Mayberry
ATP curated by Matt Groening – Butlins, Minehead 8-10 May 2010
Our coverage of the All Tomorrow’s Parties weekends continues as Lauren Mayberry loses her ATP virginity to Iggy Pop, Liars and Spiritualized. With photography from Ama Chana and Leah Pritchard.
Sparrow and the Workshop – Crystals Fall
The Sparrow and the Workshop make music which harks back to another era, while never feeling dated. For Lauren Mayberry, it’s refreshing to hear something authentic and clearly a product of the duo’s hearts.
Sylvain Chauveau- Singular Forms (Sometimes Repeated)
French multi-instrumentalist Sylvain Chauveau experiments more with his voice on this latest work of wonderful sound and silence.
Beach House – King Tut’s, Glasgow 10/02/10
Showcasing the excellent new album Teen Dream, Beach House woo the Glaswegian crowd as the King Tut’s venue reaches it’s 20th year.
Scout Niblett – The Calcination of Scout Niblett
Whilst Niblett’s fifth album is unlikely to result in any kind of mainstream crossover, “Calcination…” is incredibly visceral and gripping.
Plasticines – About Love
Lauren Mayberry finds there’s too much posturing and not enough real angst on the punk-pop latest from the Plasticines.
Tori Amos – Midwinter Graces
It’s hardly Wham or Cliff Richard, nor Slade or the Pogues, but Midwinter Graces, for all its attributes, is still destined to be categorised and pulled out of the rack once a year.
Ola Podrida – Belly Of The Lion
Deceptively simple and measured throughout, ‘Belly of the Lion’ lays out an emotional landscape through its evocative imagery and measured attention to detail, carved by a knowing hand.
