'It’s Hard To Push Back The Fear': Jay Watson Steps Into The Light As GUM

Guido Farnell, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Church
"In a culture aimed squarely at youth, it's a little-known secret that musicians tend to get better with time and The Church... are a good example of this phenomenon."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Ariel Pink
"Tonight he's a party monster in a blonde wig and skin-tight silver shorts determined to show fans a really good time."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble
"Tonight is all about the new album and there is no looking back on anything that might now be considered retro."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: John Maus - Screen Memories
"Maus is back with a vengeance."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Nite Jewel
"The vibe is effortlessly cruisy and appropriately luxe."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: St Vincent - Masseduction
"This is St Vincent at her very best."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Benny Andersson - Piano
"These familiar and reassuring tunes just make us want to thank Andersson for the music."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Cristobal And The Sea - Exitoca
"Not quite Club Tropicana, this is still one hell of a beach party."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Angus & Julia Stone, Ruel
"Julia is a little bit country in a Mazzy Star kind of way, while Angus shows himself to be a little bit rock'n'roll."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Tricky - Ununiform
"Tricky comes across as vulnerable and lost in reflection."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: PVT, Nico Niquo, Corin
"There are plenty of references to '90s dance music and at times they tease with euphoric moments that bring to mind Orbital."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Horrors - V
"A darkly swirling album that features clangorous industrial synths backed up with ferocious rock attitude."