Matthew Willson - Live Reviews
Sonic Youth
A large turnout and high expectations were all in order for Sonic Youth's first UK appearance this year since their controversial set at All Tomorrow's Parties. Before they began their set however, ou
Low
With a new single and a follow-up to their well-received "Secret Name" album on the horizon, London's lo-fi lovers turned out in force on a cold evening to see Low play in the Union Chapel's expansive
Dirty Three
The darkly lit architecture of the Union Chapel formed a perfect surrounding for the epic post-rock noise of Australian trio Dirty Three. A good turnout was improved by the prospect of a support slot
Woe
Varied descriptions of the bands playing tonight left me excited but quite unsure what to expect. Woe apparently combine the ethos of punk and hardcore with quiet folk and jazz instrumentation, while Rollerball were described as a gypsy-band Godspeed you
Arab Strap
After Mogwai's appearance last month it was the other half of the famed Scottish Army who took the Shepherds Bush Empire by storm tonight. Arab Strap approach Mogwai's live intensity at times, combining a more laidback sound with Aidan's entertaining stor
Aereogramme
The 'post-rock' tag so often bestowed on bands like these gives an unfair impression. Images of shoegazing experimental guitar opuses (opi?) and cerebral knob-twiddling were put firmly to rest by both bands on the night, demonstrating that post-rock never
Mogwai
After partying on a remote Scottish isle, Mogwai's arrival in London looked set to prove to a packed audience that they remain one of the few truly awe-inspiring, noisy and original live acts still around.