If you were an indie kid in the 90s like yours truly, it’s likely you’ll have a penchant for seminal Scottish band Arab Strap (Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton). Under the auspices of the fledgling, but later hugely influential Chemikal Underground record label (Mogwai, The Delgados, Bis), Arap Strap released six albums of slightly sordid, … Continue reading »
This year I’ll be going to my first Montreux Jazz Festival – that venerable institution, now in its 45th year, held over 16 days in the most beautiful festival location in Switzerland. I’ve been meaning to go for years but never managed it, so this year I’ll be popping my Montreux Jazz cherry in order … Continue reading »
Danish band Efterklang have been delighting me over and over lately, and I’ve been eagerly anticipating their March show in Zurich next year. However, to whet our appetites and increase our regard for their vibrant, magical music, Efterklang have gone ahead and collaborated again with film-maker extraordinaire Vincent Moon to produce An Island. An album-length … Continue reading »
