Joanie Eaton

Jack Garratt - Phase

His USP is somewhat dimmed by hours and hours of carefully chosen layers, vocals and everything else in between.

19th February 2016, 10:00am

Blur: New World Towers

The film touches on the band’s togetherness and its vulnerability.

1st December 2015, 3:25pm

The Garden - Haha

Sadistically teasing all essences of musical genres into a 17 track debut, ‘Haha’ has more than its fair share of insanity.

9th October 2015, 10:00am

Rat Boy, Dingwalls, London

Screaming of a misled, misinformed and mistreated adolescence.

30th September 2015, 12:00am

Super Bock Super Rock 2015

Florence + The Machine, Blur and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are hosted at the new site.

23rd July 2015, 12:00am

Best Coast, Electric Ballroom, London

The duo are looking more comfortable and confident than ever.

21st May 2015, 12:00am

News

Cobain: Montage of Heck

This film deserves to be adored.

10th April 2015, 1:00pm

Royal Blood, Brixton Academy, London

The sheer intensity even breaks a speaker.

18th March 2015, 12:00am

The Cribs, Electric Ballroom, London

Slamming the mic and mic stand onto the floor, Ryan commands the entire stage in possibly the deepest V-neck t-shirt ever made.

16th February 2015, 12:00am

Slaves, The Victoria, London

There really is no stopping Slaves.

24th November 2014, 12:00am

Thumpers: “This whole thing isn’t about ‘Oh, find a fucking famous person and sing with her’”

Following debut ‘Galore’ and trips Stateside, Thumpers are coming ‘Together’ for a new collaborative EP.

14th November 2014, 12:00am

Live Review

Foals, Royal Albert Hall, London

The mathletes are resurrected from 2008 and seriously show the venue who’s in charge.

10th April 2013, 12:49pm

Feature

Of Monsters And Men: ‘We’d Love To Collaborate With Bon Iver’

Joanie Eaton speaks to co-singer Raggi Þórhallsson about the band’s sudden success.

1st September 2012, 12:02pm

Live Review

Hop Farm 2012

Hop Farm may not be the ‘in’ festival. Hop Farm may not be a sell out. But it provides a service to which it’s entirely faithful to.

10th July 2012, 9:59am

Album Review

Enter Shikari - A Flash Flood Of Colour

Well produced and executed with precision. However, this is by no means third time lucky for Enter Shikari.

17th January 2012, 5:04pm

Live Review

Big Deal, The Lexington, London

A mirror ball, felt on the walls and Big Deal. Honestly, what more do you want on a Monday night?

28th November 2011, 5:01pm

Feature

Chaplin: ‘We Sold All Our Belongings And Drove To London’

There’s a stunning, authentic charm in Chaplin.

27th November 2011, 2:01pm

Feature

Ross & The Wrongens: ‘I Have An English Heart And Irish Blood’

Because there’s nothing wrong with a bit of good ol’ British cheekiness.

25th November 2011, 4:01pm

EP Review

Esben & The Witch - Hexagons

The pioneering potency of Esben & The Witch is dominant throughout.

16th November 2011, 12:02pm

Interview

The Subways: ‘We Still Think Of Ourselves As Three Geeky Kids From Hertfordshire’

Joanie Eaton catches up with the band to discuss the new record, touring and… The Belgians’ lack of rhythm.

14th September 2011, 9:20am

Review

Big Deal - Chair

If the match.com adverts were showcasing the aftermath of a bitter, internet based relationship, they’d have Big Deal on speed dial.

5th September 2011, 8:19am

Live Review

Male Bonding, Buffalo Bar, London

A suburb showcase of an exhilarating second album.

20th July 2011, 3:46pm

EP Review

I LIke Trains - Sirens

The band has gone from strength to strength.

12th July 2011, 9:04am

Review

Ben Howard - The Wolves

The song reveals a relentless war between love and its consequences.

4th July 2011, 2:07pm