Gently Tender is a newly formed alternative folk/rock band which consists of three former Palma Violets alongside one member from the punk-pop band The Big Moon. On the final day of All Points East, ahead of their JagerHaus performance; I had the pleasure of interviewing frontman Sam Fryer to learn a little more about them and be given some wise words of his own. What are you looking forward to most about playing the festival today? Well.. playing a festival! It’s a beautiful summer day and it’s good that we’re playing earlier so we’re not clashing with any headliners and just…
Author: Thomas Harvey
Last week Victoria Park in East London became the home for All Points East; a music festival run by AEG which runs over two weekends showcasing a line-up of international names. I was fortunate enough to attend the last day of the festival headlined by Bon Iver; spending my day running between the East, North, JägerHaus and Firestone stages and trying my best to see as many artists as physically possible. Wanting to make the most of my day; I unexpectedly arrived even before the gates had opened as we took in what seemed like it was going to be…
Each year sees the music industry taking a long weekend in May to take over the coastal city of Brighton. Drinking copious amounts of their chosen poison and networking like never before, you can queue to watch the hottest tipped acts of the music industry from the U.K. and more. This weekend is known as The Great Escape Festival. Arriving on Wednesday night I had a heavy few days ahead of me. Showcase festivals are infamous for late nights, early starts and a whole lot of talking and I can confirm that The Great Escape 2019 was no different to…
Last week I had the pleasure of watching Archie Faulks (previously known as Tenterhook) at his headline show at London’s Camden Assembly. Having released his recent EP ‘Wonderful’ he played an intimate solo setup just with him and a guitar, emphasising a glorious voice that is as serenading as it is impressive. Performing tracks like It Rains and Wilder Folk the venue was filled with family, friends, and fans there to support an artist who is integral to his music and the cores of good songwriting. He was very humble between his songs and spoke naturally to the crowd as…
Larkins played their first sold out headline show in London last night in support of their new single TV Dream which has been released through Good Soldier Records. Hailing from Manchester, the band recently sold out a home show in the city’s 2000 capacity Albert Hall, which set a high bar of expectation for their performance. Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen is a cosy little venue and shoulder to shoulder, the room was packed. Releasing their first single in 2015 the band has amassed a fan base that could be heard and seen through the screams and atmosphere of the…
Monday night The Courtyard Theatre in London saw to one night of Youth Music’s Give A Gig week with a flagship show performance from Aurora, the Norwegian singer, and songwriter as well as Rhys Lewis and Natalie McCool. Monday 8th April 2019, 19:24: With tickets being given through a prize draw, the queues for the venue began much earlier than this time with some fans from Germany having travelled twenty hours without sleep to get to the front at the small venue in Shoreditch. 19:52: With the crowd pouring into the venue we took a good look at the intimate…
We Speak Music is the six-part docuseries and full-length film fronted by innovator and musician Reeps One; which premiered in full in London last night. The Everyman Cinema is truly a film experience at it’s finest I thought while reclining on the comfortable, beautifully patterned sofa ready to watch a private screening of the new documentary and film, ‘We Speak Music’ in association with Reeps One, Lonelyleap, and Nokia Bell Labs. Harry Yeff (AKA Reeps One) began his career as a beatboxer, after winning the UK Beatboxing championships and transforming himself into a pioneer as to innovation for music and…
Yesterday the global music entertainment platform TIDAL and North London football club Arsenal put on an after party celebrating their partnership since their previous event last year featuring Maleek Berry and DJ Juls. European and U.K. members of Tidal had the opportunity to win tickets to the event after the match that day and lucky winners could watch London Electronic music duo Gorgon City perform. Lively with many football fans and Tidal members following Arsenals 2-0 victory against Southampton – the crowd was enjoying drinks whilst socialising in anticipation of watching fellow North Londoners Gorgon City perform. Gorgon City played…
FERGUS is perfectly delicate and beautiful in his performance at an underground private live show in London’s Covent Garden On Tuesday 11th December, London based singer-songwriter FERGUS reminded his audience of the importance of personal expression and authenticity in artistry at his private live show at Covent Garden’s Cocoa Vault. FERGUS released his first EP, ‘Purple Road’ this year through Golden Egg Records which included a number of heart-melting tracks including ‘Willow’, championing the artist as one to watch for next year. The evening was overheard with friendly laughter and an intricate decoration of candlelit shadow that cast a dim…
Last weekend proved that music will always have the power to push change and remember as artists including, Tom Grennan, The Hunna, Danny Goffey, Liela Moss and Sophie & The Giants took to the Bush Hall stage in London’s, Shepherds Bush. A Peaceful Noise is the name of the charity event hosted by John Kennedy and organised by the family of Nick Alexander, the British merchandise manager, who was sadly one of the victims of the Paris terrorist attack at the Bataclan concert hall in 2015. With each of the musicians of the evening playing with a stripped back line-up,…