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

Guido Farnell, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Xiu Xiu, Sarah Davachi
"...This evening Xiu Xiu deliver a dissonant take on Badalamenti's themes."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Crooked Colours - Vera
"Philip Slabber's intimate vocals feel like a whispered coo that have either been wrapped up in soft, sensuous vibes."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Crystal Castles, Crooked Colours
"Frances doesn't quite bring the angsty punk attitude of Glass but puts her own spin on the Crystal Castles back catalogue."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Hans Zimmer
"Tonight Zimmer scores and it is unforgettable."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: LA Takedown - II
"A playful safari on the moon with distinctly small screen cinematographic aspirations."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Asgeir - Afterglow
"Asgeir keeps himself accessible by reaching towards a certain positive optimism."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Perfume Genius - No Shape
"... Sweetly offers carefree romantic adventure."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Moon Duo - Occult Architecture Vol.2
"21st century psychedelia at its finest."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Mark Lanegan Band - Gargoyle
"A heavy guitar sound is tempered by atmospherics, a few pop hooks and more synths washing across the mix."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Airling - Hard To Sleep, Easy To Dream
"Everyone featured builds on Shepherd's aesthetic."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Michael Kiwanuka, Ainslie Wills
"There is certain grit to Kiwanuka's impassioned vocals that makes what he is singing about feel very real."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Jethro Tull By Ian Anderson
"Anderson's band are capable players but sadly his vocals are completely shot."