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Sarah Johnson: Most Recent Articles

Broken Social Scene: HMV Forum, London, 30/6/2010
In an evening that involved show-stealing audience participation, Sarah Johnson at the HMV Forum in London watches Canadian group Broken Social Scene play an extensive and riveting set of indie rock
Comment: Evo Music Rooms Recording for Channel 4
Sarah Johnsos is in the audience for the making of the first programme in new Channel 4 music proramme, 'Evo Music Room'
Jay-Z: The Blueprint
In our 'Re:View' section in which writers look back at albums from the past, Sarah Johnson reflects on Jay-Z's 2001 rap breakthrough album, 'The Blueprint'
Soundtrack of Our Lives: Alanis Morissette and 'Jagged Little Pill'
In our regular 'Soundtrack of Our Lives' column, in which our writers describe about the personal impact of music in their lives, Sarah Johnson writes about discovering Alanis Morissette as a 12 year old shortly after its release in 1995 and its continued effect on her
Akron/Family: ICA, London, 20/5/2009
Despite having recently lost founder member Ryan Vanderhoof and now being reduced to a three piece, Sarah Johnson at the London ICA finds New York experimental folk act Akron/Family having lost none of their spontaneity, but also having an increased tightness
     

Most Recent Reviews

Goldfrapp: Head First - CD
Upbeat 70s and 80s disco-influenced fifth album from the ever fluctuating and changing Goldfrapp
Joker's Daughter: The Last Laugh - CD
Distinctive-sounding debut album from Joker's Daughter, the folk project of vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Helene Costas, and which features production work from Danger Mouse
Foxes!: Who Killed Rob? - CDS
Enjoyable second single from Brighton-based twee-folk act, Foxes!
Joe Gideon and the Shark: Harum Scarum - CD
Consistently inventive and atmospheric debut album from London-based duo Joe Gideon and the Shark, which captures all the energy and power of their live shows
Ida Maria: Fortress Round My Heart - CD
Overly hasty re-release, which despite extra songs and a different track order, proves largely unnecessary of Swedish songwriter Ida Maria's energetic debut album from last year
  

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