Annoying nerdy band name aside, Plus/Minus (or +/-, if you’re so inclined) have to be one of the finest musical things to come out of New York for a long time. They’ve been going since 1991 and are relatively unheralded here, being one of those groups with the oft-terminal tag of being ‘big in Japan’. However, on this rare occasion, it would seem we’re actually missing out. Continue Reading

If ever there were a band that fitted the old adage of “writing about music is like dancing about architecture”, then Mogwai is it. Seven albums, one soundtrack and countless EP’s have littered their 11 year career. A recent reissue of their seminal debut Young Team has graced the shelves just prior to the release of this, The Hawk Is Howling, their latest long-player.
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Quite a buzz has been surrounding Leeds based “post rock” outfit Vessels. With their first record about to be released this month, musical circles have been spinning with aplomb and excitement. And that excitement is well warranted. Their record White Things and Open Devices is one of those that, from the moment you begin listening, creates waves; the sort of waves you’ll most definitely want to ride.
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