Author Archives: haymoncollins

Grizzly Bear, Villagers- Warwick Arts Centre

Posted on October 22, 2012 by haymoncollins

There is something overwhelming about Grizzly Bear, something all-absorbing. Since first seeing them at the Roundhouse almost three years ago, and being swept away by them then, I have been waiting for another chance. Shields is an astonishing album and expectations couldn’t have … Continue reading →

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If Not Now When – Olly Knights

Posted on October 10, 2012 by haymoncollins

Ah OllyKnights! The voice that has followed me through the years as part of the sainted Turin Brakes; they that provided the first gig I ever took the Lad to, albums I return to time and again, shows full of … Continue reading →

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Looming – Negative Pegasus

Posted on October 5, 2012 by haymoncollins

After a super ar*e of week I notice a little email poke from Simon at ilikepress encouraging me again to listen to Negative Pegasus so, ever obedient, I do and its just what the doctor ordered, a kick up the jacksy music.Top stuff. I … Continue reading →

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Grizzly Bear – Shields

Posted on September 22, 2012 by haymoncollins

Sometimes an album just gets right under your skin, becomes one of those things you just can’t stop listening to; an all absorbing passion. How often I have sought out such music, buying albums that promise much all too often … Continue reading →

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The Night Country

Posted on August 27, 2012 by haymoncollins

Right-o, counter to my usual blogging activity this isn’t per se about music, although it  is related. Its about gig posters/artwork-y sort of stuff and in particular the work of The Night Country the nom de peinture of one Ross … Continue reading →

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Absent Without Leave – Faded Photographs

Posted on August 27, 2012 by haymoncollins

Magnificently overdue with my scribbles here but Faded Photographs, the latest Absent Without Leave output deserves a few bons mots even if belatedly. Absent Without Leave is the solo project of George Mastrokostas (@geezertek), based in Athens, Greece but the … Continue reading →

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Croupier

Posted on August 23, 2012 by haymoncollins

There is a distinct Irish music thing going on, for me it started a while ago with the mesmerically wonderful Halves which took me to Enemies, We Arrive Alive, Overhead the Albatross and the other bands on the roster of the fine … Continue reading →

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Ásgeir Trausti

Posted on August 21, 2012 by haymoncollins

I must thank the sainted Olafur Arnalds for the heads up on this extraordinary young Icelandic chap, Ásgeir Trausti. At a scandalously young 20 years he sings with the qualities of Justin Vernon and Jeff Buckley. The live version below is a special thing but … Continue reading →

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If Not Now, When – Olly Knights

Posted on August 21, 2012 by haymoncollins

It’s hard now to recall a time when the music of Turin Brakes wasn’t an enduring part of my musical life. The soundtrack to many memorable moments. True the white heat of their ‘fashionable’ break through may be long gone, … Continue reading →

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Jasrup – Damn Robot!

Posted on August 20, 2012 by haymoncollins

Jasurp (no, I have no idea) is the latest output from Damn Robot! , side project of Winchester brothers Tom and Rob Honey; the former of Good Weather for an Airstrike (last release written about here, and before that here) and the … Continue reading →

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