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The Decemberists and Blind Pilot – Bristol

Posted on March 9, 2011 by haymoncollins

The Decemberists Blind Pilot The slightly inglorious but rather familiar surroundings of the Bristol Academy was the place to finally catch up with two bands who have been on my list for a little while – Blind Pilot and The Decemberists The Lad and I turned … Continue reading →

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Totally For Free – Brown Recluse, Ruby Coast, White Denim , Robin Pecknold and Chums

Posted on March 7, 2011 by haymoncollins

Cruising  through a few sites, and especially Austin Town Hall, I stumbled across a few for free and gratis downloads of a couple of bands, and being a  sucker for something free of course I partook, and just for the … Continue reading →

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Elbow – Build a Rocket Boys!

Posted on March 6, 2011 by haymoncollins

Suffice it to say that this is a fine, fine album. There are many reviews around that go through track by track, describe the intricacies of the playing, the production qualities and so forth  much better than I could, so … Continue reading →

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Her Name Is Calla – Maw EP

Posted on March 4, 2011 by haymoncollins

. Those fine fellows Her Name Is Calla are shortly to embark upon a welcome European and UK tour. It would be well worth anyone’s time and cash to run along to any (or indeed all if that were possible) of their … Continue reading →

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Bravo Brave Bats – Green EP

Posted on March 1, 2011 by haymoncollins

What a difference six months make. It was only in October 2010 that Bravo Brave Bats released their inaugural Red EP; full of that fire-in-the-belly, hurry-up-Harry-ness of a band wanting to get itself out there and be heard. But here we are with another, this time … Continue reading →

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James Blake – James Blake

Posted on February 17, 2011 by haymoncollins

. Now here’s a thing. Not naturally part of my usual core listening pleasure, this Mr Blake has either been the recipient of  a lot of hype or there is a genuine groundswell of opinion that he is something to be excited … Continue reading →

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The Boxer Rebellion – The Cold Still

Posted on February 16, 2011 by haymoncollins

. I seem to have arrived rather late to the Boxer party given that this their third release. Their struggles with collapsing labels and band member illness is already well documented but does point to a band that has determination … Continue reading →

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To Bury A Ghost – The Hurt Kingdom

Posted on February 5, 2011 by haymoncollins

I have to admit to being late to the party in respect of the début EP from To Bury A Ghost Last. The Hurt Kingdom was released at the back end of 2010 and rightly got many good reviews, for it is indeed an impressive first outing for a band. TBAG finally came … Continue reading →

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Band of Horses – Birmingham

Posted on January 29, 2011 by haymoncollins

Band of Horses Goldheart Assembly Mojave 3     Three fine bands, one bitterly cold night in Birmingham, Mrs HC and I together with Mr & Mrs IDS. Truth be told I couldn’t quite believe my luck that BoH were back on these shores … Continue reading →

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Six for 2011

Posted on January 26, 2011 by haymoncollins

OK, not super fast on recommendations and top tips for 2011 but better late than never, six of the best for the new(ish) year. Looking back at the selections here, well the first three at least, I have obviously slipped back into … Continue reading →

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