Reviews

Damon Albarn, The Nearer the Fountain More Pure the Stream Flows

Damon Albarn, The Nearer the Fountain More Pure the Stream Flows

John addresses Damon Albarn's sophomore record, a glorious reflection on nature and the efforts we must go to preserve it.

Idles, Live at Pappy & Harriet’s

Idles, Live at Pappy & Harriet’s

A Welshman dressed as a hotdog walks into a bar in the Californian desert…

DARKSIDE, Spiral

DARKSIDE, Spiral

Nico’s done it again (not in the good way).

Islands, Live at The Lodge Room

Islands, Live at The Lodge Room

Otacon marks a return to normalcy with a night spent with longtime indie favorite Islands

Black Country, New Road, live at Islington Assembly Hall

Black Country, New Road, live at Islington Assembly Hall

In a new music-laden set, BCNR define themselves as one to watch for several years to come

Moullinex, live at Culturgest

Moullinex, live at Culturgest

John heads to Lisbon to catch the live debut of Moullinex's latest work, Requiem for Empathy

Shame, live and socially-distanced at Pryzm

Shame, live and socially-distanced at Pryzm

Cuzomano and Stereodista attend a rare, socially-distanced "experiment" to catch Shame live ahead of the Drunk Tank Pink tour

Jackson Mathod, live at The Jazz Cafe

Jackson Mathod, live at The Jazz Cafe

John catches the return of live music with Jackson Mathod's live premiere at The Jazz Cafe

Shame, Drunk Tank Pink

Shame, Drunk Tank Pink

With Shame's second album, let's begin to discuss U.K. Post-Punk. And what better place to start?

Her, Her

Her, Her

John explores the concept of immortality in French duo Her's debut

Future Islands, As Long As You Are

Future Islands, As Long As You Are

Otacon takes a peek at Future Islands' sixth studio effort

Dehd, Flowers of Devotion

Dehd, Flowers of Devotion

Easy C dives into Dehd's excellent new album, Flowers of Devotion

The Underrated, Incisive Beauty of Will Powers

The Underrated, Incisive Beauty of Will Powers

Once upon a time, in 1983, one of the most unique records of the 20th Century was released and largely passed by unnoticed. You need to listen to it

Sault, Untitled (Rise)

Sault, Untitled (Rise)

The enigmatic Easy C finally emerges from the ether to review pseudonymous group SAULT's latest release

The Chemical Brothers, Further

The Chemical Brothers, Further

John revisits one of The Chemical Brothers' most iconic and groundbreaking works

Shintaro Sakamoto, Let's Dance Raw

Shintaro Sakamoto, Let's Dance Raw

Otacon provides an introduction to Shintaro Sakamoto and his sophomore effort, Let's Dance Raw

Fiona Apple, Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Fiona Apple, Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Does the sensationalised album pass the Snobbery test?

Booker T. Jones, live in NYC

Booker T. Jones, live in NYC

El Mascarado sneaks out in the Big Apple to see a living legend.

Radiohead, OK Computer

Radiohead, OK Computer

John explores the parallelism between 2020's forced isolation and Radiohead's voluntary one for the recording of OK Computer

Nine Inch Nails, Ghosts V & VI

Nine Inch Nails, Ghosts V & VI

Reznor and Ross soundtrack the Coronavirus pandemic

EOB, Earth

EOB, Earth

Stereodista goes beyond the obvious to consider Ed O'Brien's solo début

Manic Street Preachers, Gold Against the Soul

Manic Street Preachers, Gold Against the Soul

Stereodista revisits the second record from the enduring revivalists

Tame Impala, The Slow Rush

Tame Impala, The Slow Rush

Given anticipation for new Tame Impala, Cuzomano, Easy C and a Disciple chose to offer differing perspectives on Kevin Parker’s latest effort.

Destroyer, Have We Met

Destroyer, Have We Met

Beijar is back, and this time he professes to be darker than ever… but is he really?

Methyl Ethel, live at Peckham Audio

Methyl Ethel, live at Peckham Audio

A raw and intimate “final” live performance as a duo ahead of greater things from Jake Webb’s namesake.

Metronomy, live at The Roundhouse

Metronomy, live at The Roundhouse

Exceeding expectations, Joseph Mount leaves us hoping Metronomy really are forever.

Deerhunter, live at The Roundhouse

Deerhunter, live at The Roundhouse

Personalities aside, the indie stalwarts play a formidable set at London’s Roundhouse.

Kinobe, live at The Gallery

Kinobe, live at The Gallery

After a chance encounter, the Snobs drop in on a largely forgotten act to see what’s what

Patawawa, Live at Notting Hill Arts Club

Patawawa, Live at Notting Hill Arts Club

Following their interview, Cuzomano and John see what Patawawa are all about as a live act

Metronomy, Metronomy Forever

Metronomy, Metronomy Forever

Something of a return for Joseph Mount, but only if you are a fan.

Karen O and Danger Mouse, Live at The Theatre at Ace Hotel

Karen O and Danger Mouse, Live at The Theatre at Ace Hotel

A lush and dreamy evening with Karen O and Danger Mouse

Methyl Ethel, Triage

Methyl Ethel, Triage

Some albums are imperative listens. Methyl Ethel’s third release is one of them

Anderson .Paak, Ventura

Anderson .Paak, Ventura

El Mascarado celebrates as Anderson .Paak saves his (neo) soul

Janelle Monáe, Live at Wembley Arena

Janelle Monáe, Live at Wembley Arena

Cuzomano and John revisit Janelle Monáe at her first arena performance on the last leg of her tour

AS x Paraiso

AS x Paraiso

Having attended Paraiso's first edition last year, John ventured back to Madrid to see Year 2 of Madrid’s newest electronic festival

Prince, Originals

Prince, Originals

Cuzomano reviews the latest official material to emerge from Prince’s Vault – a selection of songs the late, great artist gave to protégés and others

ScHoolboy Q, CrasH Talk

ScHoolboy Q, CrasH Talk

A disciple considers Schoolboy Q’s latest effort only to find, after letting it brew for some time, that it has stewed

AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Day Three

AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Day Three

On day three of Primavera, your weary Snobs see stellar performances from Kali Uchis, Solange, Primal Scream and Roisin Murphy, and are unimpressed by Jarvis Cocker.

AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Day Two

AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Day Two

On day two of Primavera Sound, the Snobs catch Kurt Vile and Tame Impala, amongst many others, but are most impressed by Janelle Monae and Jungle.

AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Day One

AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Day One

On day one of Primavera Sound, the Snobs see Erykah Badu put on a spectacular show, Christine & The Queens dominate the stage and more...

AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Preview

AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Preview

Five are about to go bananas in Barcelona. Listen to who we are going to see here

Mac Demarco, Here Comes the Cowboy review + live at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Mac Demarco, Here Comes the Cowboy review + live at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Otacon spends an evening with the pepperoni playboy and his new album

Gorillaz, Demon Days

Gorillaz, Demon Days

John explores the demon days prophesied by Albarn 14 years ago

Crazy P, live at Islington Assembly Hall

Crazy P, live at Islington Assembly Hall

Probably the best band you are not listening to

Franc Moody, live at Heaven

Franc Moody, live at Heaven

John, Easy C, El Mascarado and a subordinate boogie the night away to the hedonistic vibe of Franc Moody

Beirut, live at the Hammersmith Apollo

Beirut, live at the Hammersmith Apollo

Cuzomano, Easy C, John and some subordinates spend a night in Purgatory with Beirut

The Como Mamas & Ibrahim Maalouf Live in Paris

The Como Mamas & Ibrahim Maalouf Live in Paris

El Mascarado dips out to Paris and catches The Como Mamas live at The New Morning and Ibrahim Maalouf live at La Seine Musicale

Blur, 13

Blur, 13

John goes on a long walk through what is probably the best break-up album of all time

SadGirl & The Coathangers, live at The Independent

SadGirl & The Coathangers, live at The Independent

DIY punk rock is alive and well

The Revolution, live at Shepherd's Bush

The Revolution, live at Shepherd's Bush

Cuzomano, Easy C, El Mascarado and a subordinate see one of the greatest bands alive

The 1975... And The Appraisal of Mediocrity

The 1975... And The Appraisal of Mediocrity

Easy C returns to an old memory to uncover a bigger problem

Jungle, For Ever

Jungle, For Ever

John, prone to hedonism, considers Second Album Syndrome in the jungle

Amen Dunes, live at August Hall

Amen Dunes, live at August Hall

An intimate night with Amen Dunes

D'Angelo, Brown Sugar

D'Angelo, Brown Sugar

El Mascarado makes love with D'Angelo

Parcels, Parcels

Parcels, Parcels

Easy C praises Parcels' latest effort

Polo & Pan, live at Oval Space

Polo & Pan, live at Oval Space

An inauspicious London debut for the hyped French duo

The Faint, live at Mezzanine

The Faint, live at Mezzanine

A dark and frenzied Halloween danse macabre with The Faint

Club to Club 2018

Club to Club 2018

Cuzomano crosses the Earth for Italian festivities with friends

Prince, Piano & A Microphone 1983

Prince, Piano & A Microphone 1983

"Is that my echo?" asks Prince, his voice itself a haunting reminder of his incredible talent

Destroyer, live at The Jazz Café

Destroyer, live at The Jazz Café

Dan Bejar's signature apathy is welcomed by a loving crowd at Camden's intimate Jazz Café