live review// Duke Special

live review// Duke Special words// Lisa Buckby Last Tuesday, the cosy wee Junction 2, which is fast becoming my favourite Cambridge venue, was brought to life by Irish musicians Duke Special and his support, Sadpaw. Instead of the usual venue

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live review// Duke Special

live review// Duke Special words// Lisa Buckby Last Tuesday, the cosy wee Junction 2, which is fast becoming my favourite Cambridge venue, was brought to life by Irish musicians Duke Special and his support, Sadpaw. Instead of the usual venue

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in photos// Forest, Holden Girls & Pete Um

in photos// Forest, Holden Girls & Pete Um images// Thomas Talibudeen Last Thursday, we saw Forest, Holden Girls and Pete Um at the Corner House, Cambridge - 09.05.2013

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in photos// Forest, Holden Girls & Pete Um

in photos// Forest, Holden Girls & Pete Um images// Thomas Talibudeen Last Thursday, we saw Forest, Holden Girls and Pete Um at the Corner House, Cambridge - 09.05.2013

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album review// Wolf People ‘Fain’

in review// Wolf People ‘Fain’ words// Matt Parish Wolf People play The Portland Arms on May 19th When I first heard that Wolf People were going to be playing in Cambridge, the city in which I live, I flipped out.

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album review// Wolf People ‘Fain’

in review// Wolf People ‘Fain’ words// Matt Parish Wolf People play The Portland Arms on May 19th When I first heard that Wolf People were going to be playing in Cambridge, the city in which I live, I flipped out.

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live review// Beans on Toast, Jack Burrell + Tom Heath

live review// Beans on Toast, Jack Burrell + Tom Heath words// Theresa Elflein Tuesday, April 30, The Portland Arms A truly entertaining and unusual acoustic evening by courtesy of newcomers Fizzy Milk Promotions at the Portland Arms. The night began

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live review// Beans on Toast, Jack Burrell + Tom Heath

live review// Beans on Toast, Jack Burrell + Tom Heath words// Theresa Elflein Tuesday, April 30, The Portland Arms A truly entertaining and unusual acoustic evening by courtesy of newcomers Fizzy Milk Promotions at the Portland Arms. The night began

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new music// The National ‘Sea Of Love’ video

new music// The National ‘Sea Of Love’ video The National have unveiled the video for their new song, ‘Sea Of Love’. The new album ‘Trouble Will Find Me’ is set for release on May 20th. The follow up to 2010′s

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new music// The National ‘Sea Of Love’ video

new music// The National ‘Sea Of Love’ video The National have unveiled the video for their new song, ‘Sea Of Love’. The new album ‘Trouble Will Find Me’ is set for release on May 20th. The follow up to 2010′s

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new music// Wolf People ‘Empty Vessels’ video

new music// Wolf People ‘Empty Vessels’ video Wolf Mother play Cambridge at The Portland Arms on May 19th – tickets here. Wolf People have released the second video from their fêted second album, Fain for the track “Empty Vessels”, released

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new music// Wolf People ‘Empty Vessels’ video

new music// Wolf People ‘Empty Vessels’ video Wolf Mother play Cambridge at The Portland Arms on May 19th – tickets here. Wolf People have released the second video from their fêted second album, Fain for the track “Empty Vessels”, released

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new music// French Soler ‘Magnetic’ video

new music// French Soler ‘Magnetic’ video Fenech-Soler have achieved a next level aura of accomplishment with their upcoming second album ‘Rituals’ which will be released on September 2nd on Warner Bros. Records. The album follows their self-titled debut album which

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new music// French Soler ‘Magnetic’ video

new music// French Soler ‘Magnetic’ video Fenech-Soler have achieved a next level aura of accomplishment with their upcoming second album ‘Rituals’ which will be released on September 2nd on Warner Bros. Records. The album follows their self-titled debut album which

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new music// Wildeflower ‘Nothing Really Happens’

new music// Wildeflower ‘Nothing Really Happens’ Wildeflower emerged last spring with the evocative ‘Good Girl’ which showcased the bands impressive psychedelic-folk sounds that married the classic songwriting sensibilities of Nick Drake and Fairport Convention with the modern swirling patterns of

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new music// Wildeflower ‘Nothing Really Happens’

new music// Wildeflower ‘Nothing Really Happens’ Wildeflower emerged last spring with the evocative ‘Good Girl’ which showcased the bands impressive psychedelic-folk sounds that married the classic songwriting sensibilities of Nick Drake and Fairport Convention with the modern swirling patterns of

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new music// Freedom Fry ‘Friends and Enemies’ EP stream

new music// Freedom Fry ‘Friends And Enemies’ EP Freedom Fry is an LA based duo comprising of Parisian born Marie Seyrat and Michigan native Bruce Driscoll who conjure up subtle electronic baroque-pop vibes with crystal clear vocals reminiscent of the

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new music// Freedom Fry ‘Friends and Enemies’ EP stream

new music// Freedom Fry ‘Friends And Enemies’ EP Freedom Fry is an LA based duo comprising of Parisian born Marie Seyrat and Michigan native Bruce Driscoll who conjure up subtle electronic baroque-pop vibes with crystal clear vocals reminiscent of the

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EP review// Treehead ‘Heal’

EP review// Treehead ‘Heal’ words// Elias Dallis Through a high level of musicianship, they balance a tight and polished recording with the all important energy of a live performance. All that is missing is the sight of them jumping around

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EP review// Treehead ‘Heal’

EP review// Treehead ‘Heal’ words// Elias Dallis Through a high level of musicianship, they balance a tight and polished recording with the all important energy of a live performance. All that is missing is the sight of them jumping around

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underdog// episode 25

underdog// episode 25 Slatethedisco.com presents a weekly, 1-hr look at the Cambridge music scene – local bands, bands playing in Cambridge, brand new alternative music, or just stuff we like on Cambridge 105. This week – brand new tunes from

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underdog// episode 25

underdog// episode 25 Slatethedisco.com presents a weekly, 1-hr look at the Cambridge music scene – local bands, bands playing in Cambridge, brand new alternative music, or just stuff we like on Cambridge 105. This week – brand new tunes from

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new music// Joel Compass ‘Fucked Up’

new music// Joel Compass ‘Fucked Up’ ‘Fucked Up’ ais the second track to be taken from Joel’s debut EP ‘Astronaut’ which is coming soon on Black Butter Records. Joel Compass has also just been announced as part of Saturday’s line

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new music// Joel Compass ‘Fucked Up’

new music// Joel Compass ‘Fucked Up’ ‘Fucked Up’ ais the second track to be taken from Joel’s debut EP ‘Astronaut’ which is coming soon on Black Butter Records. Joel Compass has also just been announced as part of Saturday’s line

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album review// Valerie June ‘Pushin’ Against A Stone’

album review// Valerie June – Pushin’ Against A Stone words// Will Law If John Lee Hooker had been reincarnated as a female artist in 2013, then it would perhaps be in the form of Valerie June, a blues singer from

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album review// Valerie June ‘Pushin’ Against A Stone’

album review// Valerie June – Pushin’ Against A Stone words// Will Law If John Lee Hooker had been reincarnated as a female artist in 2013, then it would perhaps be in the form of Valerie June, a blues singer from

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get yourself to// SHINDIG 11.05.13

SHINDIG – Hour Hands // Slushy Guts // Mouth – more info This weekend, amateur enthusiast collective SHINDIG ready their May show after a month out of the scene. Fans of indie, lo-fi and experimental pop, now is your time

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get yourself to// SHINDIG 11.05.13

SHINDIG – Hour Hands // Slushy Guts // Mouth – more info This weekend, amateur enthusiast collective SHINDIG ready their May show after a month out of the scene. Fans of indie, lo-fi and experimental pop, now is your time

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new music// Steve Mason ‘A Lot Of Love’

new music// Steve Mason ‘A Lot Of Love’ Steve Mason has announced the release of a new single. A Lot Of Love will be released through Double Six on Monday June 17th 2013. The single is taken from his recent

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new music// Steve Mason ‘A Lot Of Love’

new music// Steve Mason ‘A Lot Of Love’ Steve Mason has announced the release of a new single. A Lot Of Love will be released through Double Six on Monday June 17th 2013. The single is taken from his recent

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new music// Thundercat ‘Oh Sheit It’s X’

new music// Thundercat ‘Oh Sheit It’s X’ Thundercat has unveiled the second track from his new album, ‘Apocalypse’ which is due out June 9th, full tracklisting is as follows; 01 Tenfold 02 Heartbreaks + Setbacks 03 The Life Aquatic 04

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new music// Thundercat ‘Oh Sheit It’s X’

new music// Thundercat ‘Oh Sheit It’s X’ Thundercat has unveiled the second track from his new album, ‘Apocalypse’ which is due out June 9th, full tracklisting is as follows; 01 Tenfold 02 Heartbreaks + Setbacks 03 The Life Aquatic 04

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new music// Editors ‘A Ton Of Love’ video

new music// Editors ‘A Ton Of Love’ video Editors debuted their new single, ‘A Ton Of Love’ tonight on Radio One as Zane Lowe’s ‘Hottest Record In The World’. The single is released on 24th June and is taken from

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new music// Editors ‘A Ton Of Love’ video

new music// Editors ‘A Ton Of Love’ video Editors debuted their new single, ‘A Ton Of Love’ tonight on Radio One as Zane Lowe’s ‘Hottest Record In The World’. The single is released on 24th June and is taken from

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new music// Holden Girls ‘A Western’

new music// Holden Girls ‘A Western’ We’ve been given a preview of Holden Girls ‘A Western’, an absorbing ambient track revealing a glimpse of what’s to come from the Ely based quintet. With the self titled EP almost within grasp,

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new music// Holden Girls ‘A Western’

new music// Holden Girls ‘A Western’ We’ve been given a preview of Holden Girls ‘A Western’, an absorbing ambient track revealing a glimpse of what’s to come from the Ely based quintet. With the self titled EP almost within grasp,

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in photos// mining for gold, halfbeak & paperbacks

in photos// Mining For Gold, Half Beak & Paperbacks images// Thomas Talibudeen On Thursday, we saw a raucous and noisy set from headliners, Mining For Gold with support from Halfbeak and Paperbacks. 2.05.2013 – The Portland Arms.

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in photos// mining for gold, halfbeak & paperbacks

in photos// Mining For Gold, Half Beak & Paperbacks images// Thomas Talibudeen On Thursday, we saw a raucous and noisy set from headliners, Mining For Gold with support from Halfbeak and Paperbacks. 2.05.2013 – The Portland Arms.

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new music// vampire weekend ‘Ya Hey’

new music// vampire weekend ‘Ya Hey’ As Vampire Weekend gear up for the release of their highly anticipated third studio album Modern Vampires of the City, the band have unveiled a lyrical video for brand new track “Ya Hey”, directed

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new music// vampire weekend ‘Ya Hey’

new music// vampire weekend ‘Ya Hey’ As Vampire Weekend gear up for the release of their highly anticipated third studio album Modern Vampires of the City, the band have unveiled a lyrical video for brand new track “Ya Hey”, directed

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new music// catfish and the bottlemen ‘Homesick’

new music// catfish and the bottlemen ‘Homesick’ Llandudno 4 piece Catfish And The Bottlemen will release their debut single ‘Homesick’ through Communion Records on June 17, 2013. Working with producer and Communion co-founder Ian Grimble (Daughter, British Sea Power, Red

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new music// catfish and the bottlemen ‘Homesick’

new music// catfish and the bottlemen ‘Homesick’ Llandudno 4 piece Catfish And The Bottlemen will release their debut single ‘Homesick’ through Communion Records on June 17, 2013. Working with producer and Communion co-founder Ian Grimble (Daughter, British Sea Power, Red

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live review// Rob St John, Dean McPhee & C Joynes

words// Wesley Freeman-Smith Lit by fairy lights and lampshades, rolled with carpets, and walls decorated with portraits of dead Russian Tsars, Crushing Death and Grief bring their unique brand of eclectic experimentalism to CB2 Basement. Usually host to acoustic or

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live review// Rob St John, Dean McPhee & C Joynes

words// Wesley Freeman-Smith Lit by fairy lights and lampshades, rolled with carpets, and walls decorated with portraits of dead Russian Tsars, Crushing Death and Grief bring their unique brand of eclectic experimentalism to CB2 Basement. Usually host to acoustic or

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in conversation// Duke Special

in conversation// Duke Special words// Lisa Buckby Duke Special, also known as Pete Wilson, hails from Belfast. Over the past ten years, he has seen his career blossom and branch out in many directions, having explored his fascination for vaudeville

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in conversation// Duke Special

in conversation// Duke Special words// Lisa Buckby Duke Special, also known as Pete Wilson, hails from Belfast. Over the past ten years, he has seen his career blossom and branch out in many directions, having explored his fascination for vaudeville

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new music// Stay Bless ‘Always’ video

new music// Stay Bless ‘Always’ video Inspired equally by the classic songwriting of Fleetwood Mac, George Michael and Spiritualized, and the strikingly modern production techniques of Actress and Darq E Freaker; Stay Bless is modern symphonic pop that utilises emotional

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new music// Stay Bless ‘Always’ video

new music// Stay Bless ‘Always’ video Inspired equally by the classic songwriting of Fleetwood Mac, George Michael and Spiritualized, and the strikingly modern production techniques of Actress and Darq E Freaker; Stay Bless is modern symphonic pop that utilises emotional

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