With their latest album, Zenith, just released, self-proclaimed instrumental prog band Poly-Math played a special album launch gig at Signature Brew in Walthamstow, East London. Always keen to attend a gig in a brewery, TPA’s Jez Rowden was on hand…
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Signature Brew, Walthamstow, London 12th November 2022 What’s that you say? Fancy a night out watching three of your favourite current bands in a brewery? Can I stop you there – a brewery?! It turns out that this isn’t the…
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The biggest take-away for me from the Portals Festival in May was Poly-Math. Their half-hour set was an object listen in how to play an eviscerating set of complex and edgy instrumental music whilst keeping it engaging and entertaining. The…
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Muziekcentrum Frits Philips, Eindhoven, Netherlands Thursday, 20th October 2022 I love seeing bands outside the UK, it’s usually a very different experience, and a smashing Christmas pres from a wonderful wife has led us to Eindhoven for Marillion’s second night…
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The Brangwyn Hall, Swansea Wednesday, 12th October 2022 There’s something very special about Public Service Broadcasting. I’ve seen them several times and they’re always an enthralling proposition, but in this place they seem even more special. The Brangwyn Hall is…
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The Fleece, Bristol Tuesday, 27th September 2022 A trio of intriguing bands arrive at The Fleece for the first of three UK show in an extensive month-long European tour, and the fans are out in force. The venue is well…
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At last! When it was announced that King’s X would be returning with their first studio album in 14 years, along with a trip to play in Europe again, there was much rejoicing at my house. This is a band…
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If you’ve ever had the good fortune to see Jo Quail perform one of her solo shows, you’ll know what dazzling events they are. Armed only with a natty looking electric cello and a few tons of electronic witchcraftery, she…
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The debut album from Head Spin, the instrumental project of UK musician Andy Scoffin, is a particularly well put together collection of laid-back space rock that combines energy and detail to make for a fascinating hour’s listening. With all the…
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Fernhill Farm, Compton Martin Friday 19th & Saturday 20th August 2022 Returning after a three year absence, and for its eighth incarnation, the ArcTanGent festival has marked itself out as a kind of Glastonbury for the math-, post- and noise-rock…
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