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

Guido Farnell, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Mick Turner
A three-piece horn section adds a swelling radiance and sense of optimism to the mix.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Sebastien Tellier - LAventura
"Tellier’s ambitious vision for arguably his best album to date is seamless"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Saskwatch, Grizzly Jim Lawrie - Corner Hotel
Saskwatch turn up the energy levels at Corner Hotelk with their ass-grabbing funk.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Plastikman - EX
There’s much to love about this album but essentially Plastikman’s song remains the same.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Bok Bok - Your Charizmatic Self
Bok Bok is a creative if not innovative producer.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Eno Hyde - High Life
A rewarding listening from a couple of old hands who know how to play this game.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Kristin Hersh, Anne Of The Wolves
Hersh obliges with the accessible Cottonmouth and Your Ghost before rattling the bars with You Cage. Hersh has been around since the ‘80s, served as inspiration to Kurt Cobain and continues to just get better.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Anne Calvi, Adalita
"An intimate evening in the company of such an astonishingly talented singer-songwriter makes a perfect end to the week."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Royal Blood, Apes
"Like fine dining, Royal Blood leave fans hungry for more but we leave Corner Hotel with satisfied, ringing ears."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: De Lux - Voyage
A fantastic Voyage into indie dance that’ll actually get you dancing.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Hercules & Love Affair - The Feast Of The Broken Heart
Moving beyond the glitter and glamour there’s plenty of depth and meaning to Hercules’ disco.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Ramona Lisa - Arcadia
"Gaga might think she’s peddling art pop – this is undoubtedly the real deal"