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Oliver Corrigan
Aug 24, 2023
Hobo Johnson Review: An Evening of Crass Slam Poetry
A nauseously love-churning set from the spoken word poet on his latest sold-out string of dates across North London.
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Oliver Corrigan
Aug 21, 2023
Chat Pile Review: A Murderous Set of the Highest Degree
A gruesomely obliterating set from the noise-rock outfit, Chat Pile, proved not for the faint-hearted yet rewarding in its guile.
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Oliver Corrigan
Aug 16, 2023
Rally Festival Review: An Inaugural Celebration in the Face of Adversity
The inaugural edition of Southwark Park's Rally Festival took place - often reflecting the tumultuous and unpredictable summer weather.
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Oliver Corrigan
Aug 14, 2023
Blur Album Review: The Ballad of Darren
Blur return after 8 years - situating themselves firmly in the hazy aura of 70's-inspired lounge rock.
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Oliver Corrigan
Jul 31, 2023
Bruce Springsteen Review: The Retelling of a Rock 'n' Roll Legend
Hyde Park welcomed back their beloved oracle of Bruce Springsteen - armed with an 18-strong entourage for a historic retelling.
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Oliver Corrigan
Jul 11, 2023
Japanese Breakfast & Indigo de Souza Review: A Collective Comeback from Despair
After Glastonbury despair, these modern indie singer-songwriters weren't going to miss this opportunity inside Camden's Roundhouse.
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Oliver Corrigan
Jul 5, 2023
Billy Woods & Kenny Segal: An Enigmatic Duo For the Ages
The enigmatic hip-hop duo reach a harmonious fever pitch in East London, proving their illustrious weight in gold.
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Oliver Corrigan
Jun 29, 2023
Primavera Sound Barcelona Review: A Brand of Togetherness
The Catalonian epicentre of esoteric music devourings returned with a litany of spellbinding acts preaching collaboration.
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Oliver Corrigan
Jun 26, 2023
Wide Awake Festival Review: South London's Alternative Calling
For just 1 day, South London's "alternative" festival offered a summer-drenched celebration of music's outsiders.
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Oliver Corrigan
Jun 15, 2023
Model/Actriz Review: Industrial Monoliths Prove Triumphantly Unfazed
The latest industrial noise-rock offering from NYC remained unfazed by their first trip across the pond.
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Oliver Corrigan
May 26, 2023
Ari Lennox Review: “I am worthy, I am sexy, I am confident.”
A recent string of London's balmy nights ushered in Ari Lennox's transformative brand of sumptuous R&B - with a twist at the end.
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Oliver Corrigan
May 25, 2023
Alice Longyu Gao Review: “Are you ready to learn?”
Hyperpop's latest product incites an indelible lesson for those packed into Dalston's Shacklewell Arms.
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Oliver Corrigan
May 22, 2023
Alice Glass Review: A Solo Return to Idleness
Alice Glass' solo return lands perceptibly short of the mark from the days of Crystal Castles.
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Oliver Corrigan
May 19, 2023
The Flaming Lips Review: A Bombastic Display of Psychedelia
Legendary psychedelic rock act instigated a stern test on years gone by, inciting all the bells and whistles.
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Oliver Corrigan
May 3, 2023
Smino Review: Rapper-Singer Impresses with World of Louphoria
The eclectic artist came calling to London's beckoning, seizing upon 2 sold-out shows on his Louphoria tour.
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Oliver Corrigan
Apr 25, 2023
Feist Album Review: Multitudes
The 6th LP from Feist forces a personal, consoling confrontation from the precipice of life and death after a challenging year in 2019.
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Oliver Corrigan
Apr 19, 2023
Big Thief Review: Folk-Rock Outfit Consoles Yearning Apollo
The folk-rock outfit blanketed the Apollo crowd with an inviting hug, enveloping us with their progressive, new material.
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Oliver Corrigan
Apr 17, 2023
B. Cool-Aid Review: “This shit is special, this shit is rare.”
The collective duo of Pink Siifu and Ahwlee instigated a ceremonious gathering in East London for the hip-hop faithful.
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Oliver Corrigan
Apr 11, 2023
Peng Femme Jam Interview: "We've never heard this before."
I interviewed the creators of one of the most invaluable initiatives the London jam scene has ever seen - Peng Femme Jam.
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Oliver Corrigan
Apr 6, 2023
Haviah Mighty Review: Polaris Winner Stumbles in Brixton
The Canadian rapper at last travelled the Atlantic for a confounding debut U.K. show.
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