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Back before Christmas Robert J. Hunter escaped the UK lockdowns to return (temporarily) to the Bailiwick for the holidays and played a sold out show at St James Cafe. Given the success of that night and the continued lockdowns in England he’s stayed in the islands and so another show, this time in St James’... Continue Reading →
December 2018 saw more music released by artists and bands from Guernsey than I can recall in one such focussed period, so that's why it's taken me a while to get to this one. Hollie Lucia first came to my attention as half of 'dream-pop' duo Tonight The Skies around six years ago and, through... Continue Reading →
Across their previous three albums Arcade Fire (or The Arcade Fire as they are credited in the liner notes) have developed a sound that I could only describe as indie-prog and on album number four they continue this trend. A double album with a cover clearly designed for gatefold vinyl, Reflektor runs the gamut of... Continue Reading →
On Saturday 15th June 2013 The Peace Tent returned to this cosmic realm for a night of live music and entertainment at The Fermain Tavern. Upon entering the venue it was clear tonight wasn't going to be quite like any other night at the Tav as the walls were all decorated with various amounts of... Continue Reading →
On Saturday 23rd March 2013 electro-dream-pop duo Tonight The Skies launched their debut EP at the Cock and Bull in St Peter Port with a special show also featuring Buffalo Huddlestone (aka Mike Meinke and Sarah Van Vlymen). The show attracted many to the pub which was packed long before the live music started and... Continue Reading →
Tonight The Skies, a dream-pop duo from Guernsey, released their debut 5 track EP on 23rd March 2013. I reviewed the EP for that days Guernsey Press newspaper ahead of a live album launch show by the band at The Cock and Bull in St Peter Port. You can hear the band in session on... Continue Reading →
Tommy Girard 