ABOVE & BEYOND – We’re All We Need

Above & Beyond keep their reputation at the highest of levels and there is a very clear reason why…

Their ability to create truly uplifting melodies, vocals and deeply emotional lyrics allows listeners to engage with music on a whole other … Read More

AAA Music Approved: Hayden Calnin

Who are you and where are you from?

I’m Hayden Calnin, one amongst thousands of musicians hailing from Melbourne, Australia. I don’t really quite know how I started the project but it vaguely all began from my interest in Sound … Read More

The Bad Plus – Live @ Village Underground

Monday 17th November, London

The enduring, greatly deserved popularity of The Bad Plus never ceases to amaze me…

When they announced this Village Underground show as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, I had my reservations about their … Read More

Chet Faker – Live @ The Coronet

Thursday 20th November, London

On Thursday, London was graced with the presence of talented Australian producer and musician Chet Faker, aka Nicholas Murphy. His music is distinct but diverse which was fully demonstrated at Thursdays sold-out gig at The Coronet … Read More

Tennis – Live @ The Lexington

Tuesday 11th November, London

Habitat start the night off with their groove fuelled guitar tunes, opening with a catchy number centring on the thumping bass drum. ‘Should Know Better’ offers a slice of Hawaiian rhythms, which brightens up the … Read More

Hedvig Mollestad Trio – Live @ The Royal Festival Hall

Thursday 20th November, London

The very passionate and exuberant Hedvig Mollestad Trio, from Norway, comprises Hedvig Mollestad (guitar), Ellen Brekken (electric and acoustic bass) and Ivar Lo Bjornstad (drums).

They play a bluesy jazz fusion mixed with psychedelia and … Read More

ZOO HARMONICS – Business In The Front, Party In The Back

Israeli punk-rockers Zoo Harmonics have brought over their latest release. Business in the Front, Party in the Back is the first UK release by the four-piece.

Opening track ‘Stemweder Open Air’ was ruined by the eighth second. A strong sounding … Read More

THE FREESTYLERS – Saturday Night Flava

Shakedown’s dance floor classic ‘At Night’ was re-released a few weeks back in the form of a huge mash-up by The Freestylers.

‘Saturday Night Flava’ is lively, energetic and a really exciting re work that literally sends a message … Read More

Asking Alexandria + The Ghost Inside – Live @ O2 Academy Birmingham

Friday 7th November, Birmingham

Asking Alexandria are no strangers to the UK tour circuit having previously released three albums since 2009 and being considered the top dogs of the metalcore scene. They have been running around the country on the … Read More

Somi – Live @ Rich Mix

Saturday 15th November, London

Elegant and exciting singer songwriter Somi, of Rwandan and Ugandan descent, fuses jazz, soul and African music into a hybrid she calls “New African Jazz.”

She’s collaborated with Paul Simon and Ibrahim Maalouf and been … Read More