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Venue: The Forum, London Teaser: As Maximo Park make a rapturous live return to London, Michelle ponders whether she loves Paul Smith a) a little bit, b) quite significantly, or c) actually she’s just at the gig for Paul Smith. Band? What band? Pull quote 2: Seriously, how can you not love this guy? First para: The first time I heard Maxïmo Park, a few years...
Venue: Brixton Academy, London Teaser: Somewhat like the Grim Reaper, Gabrielle Trundley visits the door of Maximo Park to pronounce them “nothing particuarly special.” Were you at Brixton Academy? Do you dare challenge the Reaper’s opinion? Read on and comment… Pull quote 2: ‘I Want You stay’ created a gentle frenzy, but no amount of showmanship could...
Band name: New Young Pony Club, Good Shoes, Maximo Park, Broken Family Band and more Teaser: Ric reviews this weeks singles, with new releases from Gossip, Broken Family Band, The Thermals, Good Shoes, Maximo Park and more Pull quote 2: Jesus- Beth Ditto is turning into Aretha Franklin and her band are turning into Doctor Teeth and The Electric Mayhem First para:...
Band name: Various Artists Label: AIM Teaser: This limited 2CD may be a charity-friendly celebration of indie music, but let’s face it - the appeal lies in it’s surreal cover versions. Step this way for The Prodigy doing The Specials and Devandra Banhart covering (gulp) Oasis. Gareth Mytton reviews… Pull quote 2: Devendra Banhart turns ‘Don’t Look Back...
Band name: Foals, Maximo Park, Bearsuit, The Gossip and more Label: various labels Teaser: Do Maximo Park play Egyptian Bagpipes? Why does Calvin Harris crave ass? Which band could lead you into a life of serial bong abuse? Only Cindy Suzuki knows the answers, as she takes us for a whirl round this weeks singles… Pull quote 2: It’s been a trying few years, Indiepop...
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