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

Guido Farnell, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Luna, Sand Pebbles
"Luna seem to suggest that they are back together for the moment but they will go their separate ways when this tour's all done."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Tijuana Cartel - Psychedelicatessan
"This magic carpet ride to the Psychedelicatessan embraces a bright electronic pop sound that's proudly psychedelic hippy."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Peaches - Rub
"Interestingly, the humour seems to have evaporated."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Richard Hawley - Hollow Meadows
"He doesn't run a lonely hearts club on this album."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Cactus Channel, Bullhorn
"Retro charmers in the nicest possible way."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Drunk Mums - Gone Troppo
"Flipping the bird at pretty much everything in their path."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Micachu & The Shapes - Good Sad Happy Bad
"They totally rip up the rule book."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Gwilym Gold - A Paradise
"This album offers a masterclass in how to craft mood with restraint and subtlety."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Alithia, Chaos Divine, Headtorch, Sons Of Abraham
"Alithia ought to score the next installment of the Heavy Metal series of anime films."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Robyn And La Bagatelle Magique - Love Is Free
"Five joyous tracks of carefree retro club indulgence."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Gardens And Villa - Music For Dogs
"They attempt to layer indie pop vibes into the mix and craft more conventional songs themed around a certain uneasiness about technology and how modern life is kind of rubbish."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The BellRays, Dallas Frasca
"An exhilarating evening of riotous rock'n'roll."
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