Dominic B. Simpson - Live Reviews


Swervedriver

Swervedriver - Scala, London, 27/4/2015

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

Adam Donen - Shoreditch Church, London, 4/4/2014

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

Seefeel - Kings Place, London, 31/1/2011

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

Charles Hayward - Cafe Oto, London, 23/1/2010

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

James Blackshaw - Vortex, London, 16/9/2009

At the Vortex in London, Dominic Simpson watches instrumental British guitarist James Blackshaw, backed by a mini-orchestra, play a spellbinding set


Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous - Minehead, Somerset, 8/5/2009...10/5/2009

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

My Bloody Valentine - Roundhouse, London, 22/6/2008

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

Six Organs Of Admittance - 93 Feet East, London, 26/11/2007

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

Sonic Youth - Roundhouse, London, 1/9/2007

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

Malcolm Middleton - Dingwalls, London, 20/2/2007

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

Juana Molina - Roundhouse, London, 13/1/2007

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

Goblin Market - Luminaire, London, 24/5/2006

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

Chairmen Of The Board - Luminaire, London, 9/2/2006

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

Kristin Hersh - Scala, London, 21/11/2005

...while on the second night Dominic Simpson is enthralled by songs from her solo career


Animal Collective

Animal Collective - Scala, London, 25/10/2005

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

Deerhof - Garage, London, 12/10/2005

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

Telescopes - Marquee, London. 7/10/2005

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

Yo La Tengo - Koko, London, 15/8/2005

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

Dirtbombs - 93 Feet East, London, 20/6/2005

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

Kelman - Betsy Trotwood, London, 10/5/2005

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