Christopher H James, Journalist

"There were plenty of sharp objects and numerous 'I can't look' moments, as wives openly clawed their husbands' biceps in sheer mortal terror."

"A cluster of different acts have 600 seconds of stage time each to compete for your vote."

"It doesn't shy away from the conflict and human rights abuses of recent years."

"Performing together was more like the flawless union of two minds."

"Some promising beginnings, but her vocal hooks and songwriting could use a little polishing."

"It's a curious twist for the initiated, and a lesson in bitter as coal songwriting for newbs."

"It's not often a festival lives up to its own hype, but Disconnect delivered on its tagline: 'What a festival should be.'"

"Kannon is a stripped down, back to basics work, with Sunn O)))'s infamous avalanche-like riffs very much at the fore."