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Author Archives: Buster Stonham

Album Review: Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool

May 30, 2016by Buster Stonham 1 Comment

After five years of waiting, we finally have a new Radiohead album to enjoy. Here’s Buster Stonham on whether it was worth all the fuss. Radiohead A Moon Shaped Pool (XL) After five […]

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Live: Idlewild Acoustic – Strathpeffer Pavilion, 10th October 2014

October 26, 2014by Buster Stonham Leave a comment

After a three year hiatus, Scottish rockers Idlewild return with an acoustic tour of the Highlands and Islands. Buster Stonham makes the 570 mile journey to see them in action.   Five years on from […]

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Film review: Mistaken for Strangers

July 1, 2014by Buster Stonham Leave a comment

Indie rockers The National now have their own indie film thanks to Tom Berninger, younger brother of the band’s lead singer Matt. And it’s not your average rock doc, as […]

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Live: Wild Beasts – Brixton Academy, 1st April 2014

April 2, 2014by Buster Stonham Leave a comment

Wild Beasts treat Brixton Academy and Buster Stonham to a special performance to showcase their new album Present Tense. The last time I saw Wild Beasts was in the beautiful yet sweltering Californian […]

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Live: The National – Alexandra Palace, 13th November

November 17, 2013by Buster Stonham 1 Comment

The National were back in London this week to tour their 2013 album Trouble Will Find Me. Buster Stonham was on hand to witness another spine-tingling performance from the Ohio […]

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Album Review: Los Campesinos! – No Blues

November 5, 2013by Buster Stonham 1 Comment

Los Campesinos!’s new album is their best yet and could become one of your favourites of the year, writes Buster Stonham.   Los Campesinos! – No Blues Wichita/Turnstile Trying to stand out […]

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Arcade Fire release stream of new album Reflektor

October 25, 2013by Buster Stonham 4 Comments

Canadian rockers Arcade Fire have released an early stream of their fourth studio album on YouTube. All 85 minutes of it. The first single from the album, also named ‘Reflektor’, […]

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Is Spotify killing music?

October 20, 2013by Buster Stonham 2 Comments

Spotify has received some high profile criticism recently, but is the streaming really killing the music industry? Buster Stonham gives his opinion.    Last week Spotify celebrated its fifth birthday, but […]

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Album Review: Jackson & His Computer Band – Glow

September 28, 2013by Buster Stonham Leave a comment

Jackson & His Computer Band is back, and Rory Johnson finds much to admire on his second full length record, Glow.

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Who should take gold in the Mercury?

September 19, 2013by Buster Stonham 3 Comments

The shortlist for the Mercury Prize 2013 has been announced. Here, our writers make their case for who they think should take home this year’s award. Spoiler: no Rudimental.

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