As 2010 draws to a close, we thought it proper to revisit the work of some of this year’s departed musicians, to remind old fans or downright inspire new recruits. Below are five less heralded but emblematic cuts from artists such as Alex Chilton and Ari Up.
The Slits
The Primavera Sound Diaries 2010
This time last week I was a sweaty mess of half wrecked excitement somewhere in the centre of Barcelona. Now I’m sitting with the sniffles alone in my bedroom trying to figure out how to consolidate one of the best festivals of my life into a word count below that of the Oxford English Dictionary.
Brilliant Colors – Introducing
Can Brilliant Color’s build on an impressive set of 7″s released earlier in their career as they embark on the debut long player… Matthew Britton decides.
The Horrors, The Slits and A Certain Ratio for Offset Festival 2009
After launching to critical acclaim in 2008, Offset Festival returns to the beautiful Hainault Forest Country Park on September 5-6th. The Horrors, The Slits and A Certain Ratio front the bill. Full details inside.
