Swervedriver
Dominic Simpson watches reformed 1990's shoegazing icons Swervedriver, out on the road to promote their first album in seventeen years 'I Wasn't Born to Lose You', play a superb show at the Scala in London
Adam Donen
Dominic Simpson watches experimental musician Adam Donen, who is now based largely in Berlin and becoming increasingly known as a classical music composer, play a rare rock show to promote his third solo album 'False Bay Echoes' at Shoreditch Church in London
Seefeel
Dominic Simpson discovers reformed leftfield experimentalists, Seefeel, having released their first album in fifteen years, not willing to settle for former glories at a show at Kings Place in London
Charles Hayward
Dominic Simpson at the Cafe Oto in London sees This Heat drummer Charles Hayward as part of a showcase for the Gravid Hands label accompanied by a saxophone and a bassist play an explosive free jazz set
James Blackshaw
At the Vortex in London, Dominic Simpson watches instrumental British guitarist James Blackshaw, backed by a mini-orchestra, play a spellbinding set
Miscellaneous
All the acts at the All Tomorrow's Parties Festivals in Somerset are usually chosen by a curator. In a break from the usual in which the acts were instead chosen by the fans and the organisers, Dominic Simpson watches sets from the likes of Beirut, the Jesus Lizard, Lydia Lunch and M83
My Bloody Valentine
Shoegazing pioneers My Bloody Valentine have just toured Britain with their first shows in over fifteen years. Domnic Simpson watches them put on an unforgettable performance at the Roundhouse in London
Six Organs Of Admittance
At 93 Feet East in London, Dominic Simpson watches psych-folk act Six Organs of Admittance play a contemplative, but subdued and somewhat too restrained set to promote 'Shelter from the Ash', their much acclaimed latest album
Sonic Youth
In the iconic recently opened venue of the Roundhouse in London, Dominic Simpson watches Sonic Youth in a 'Don't Look Back' show give a dynamic and forceful perfomance of their classic 1988 album, 'Daydream Nation'
Malcolm Middleton
Canadian electronic duo the Junior Boys have recently hit the big-time in Britain. Dominic Simpson enjoys their thoughtfully melancholic, but magnificent brand of synth pop at a headlining show at Dingwalls in London
Juana Molina
At a very special evening at the refurbished Roundhouse in London, Dominic Simpson enjoys a very special evening of folk music from long lost 60's cult star Vashti Bunyan, San Fransicans Vetiver, Argentinian Juana Molina and London folkie Adem Ilhan
Goblin Market
At the Luminaire in London, Dominic Simpson sees experimental art rockers Electrelane put on a strong show, but nevertheless be outshone by an enthralling performance from support act the Early Years
Chairmen Of The Board
One of the great guitar masters, Jack Rose experiments in both haunting Indian raga-style workouts and Appalachian mountain folk music. Dominic Simpson is spellbound by his performance at the Luminaire in London
Kristin Hersh
...while on the second night Dominic Simpson is enthralled by songs from her solo career
Animal Collective
Dominic Simpson watches experimental free spirits the Animal Collective play a shamanistic and eclectic set at a packed show at the legendary London Scala
Deerhof
A recent All Tomorrow's Parties package tour featured experimental rockers Deerhof, the Drones and Alexander Tucker. Dominic Simpson watches them all three acts play to a sweltering London Garage with decidedly mixed results
Telescopes
The Telescopes were often bracketed as a shoegazing act in the early 90s. Back after a long absence and having completely changed direction, Dominic Simpson sees them play a stunning set that utilises drone frequencies and oceanic washes of guitar noise.
Yo La Tengo
American experimental rockers Yo La Tengo's music has always pulled in different directions. Dominic Simpson watches them play an eclectic set to a passionate audience at a rare British show at new venue the London Koko
Dirtbombs
The Dirtbombs recently played 93 Feet East as the London date on a world tour. With two bassists and two drummers, Dominic Simpson enjoys some over-the-top rock 'n' roll
Kelman
With both a new album and single on the way, Kelman recently played the intimate Betsy Trotwood in central London. Dominic Simpson finds much to commend in their reflective, heartbreaking material
Immortal Lee Country Killers Ii
On a hot night at the London Spitz, Dominic Simpson sees Alabama trio Immortal Lee County Killers play their own unique version of the Southern Mississippi fried blues
Luna
On their farewell tour and at their final ever London date, Dominic Simpson watches seminal indie rockers Luna play a thrilling set of new and old classics at the University of London Union
Holly Golightly
In the atmospheric surroundings of "charming old working man’s bar", Dominic Simpson finds himself 40 years back in time and watching a stunning set from garage rocker, Holly Golightly
Ella Guru
Arizonian Bob Log III has just finished touring his unique brand of "psycho-delta blues" on a British tour with Franz Ferdinand and the Kills . At a headline show in London, Dominic Simpson watches him play a spellbinding set
Blonde Redhead
Blonde Redhead's latest album, ''Misery Is A Butterfly'', has just been released on the 4AD label. At the Conway Hall in London watches the long-serving NYC act reject their noisy and abrasive past for something more dreamlike and melodic
Smog
Smog aka Bill Callahan has never been on record the happiest of musicians. On the second night of the two day Homefires festival, and supported by the likes of Adem and Joanna Newsom, Dominic Simpson finds him on gloomy, but also confusing form
Miscellaneous
Across the first two days of Leeds' annual weekend festival new writer Dominic Simpson catches performances from the likes of Radio 4, the Others, Pretty Girls Make Graves, McLusky, the Shins and the Darkness
Spiritualized
In the luxurious surroundings of London's Royal Festival Hall, Dominic Simpson watches Spiritualized play a frequently spellbinding set, but is left wondering, after 20 years of perfecting his vision, where frontman Jason Pierce might go next