First of all, I’d like to dispose a persistent rumour of once and for all: the sauna was certainly not a Finnish invention. After last Saturday I believe devoutly that it has a Norwegian origin called “Kakkmaddafakka”. This was literally one of the hottest gigs I’ve ever been to. The lovely Norwegian girls “Razika” supported

Last weekend started off on the right foot, because I had my tickets for the perfect musical weekend foray. Düsseldorf, Albuquerque, Jönköping and Gothenburg. And again I had to realize that expectations are a funny thing. They rarely come up with what you expect them to. First of all, I went to see Hauschka for

When: Sunday 24th October 2010/Doors 7pm Where: Union Chapel Islington How much: £12 Featuring: Emily Barker, Jo Bartlett, Alasdair Roberts, Dan Michaelson & the Coastguards, Cathal Coughlan, Cate Le Bon & Robyn Hitchcock Hosted by: James de Malplaquet (The Miserable Rich) It is surely fair to say that Love is a journey. From the dizzying exhilaration of

…at least if you like to discover new music and emerging talents. But I guess that’s why you’re reading this article. The Arctic Circle has teamed up with the label Humble Soul and recently released Outer Circle, a mini album for the correspondent concerts at Kings Place on the 11th and 12th September. The first

20-22/08/2010 @Brecon Beacons, Wales Any plans for the 3rd weekend in August 2011? No? Then I recommend you go and buy yourself a ticket for the upcoming Green Man Festival or put it on your wish list for christmas. From a one-day event in 2003 the Green Man Festival is nowadays a three days festival