Promoting and Supporting Women in Music
Having recently been wowed by her latest track ‘Don’t Beat The Girl Out Of My Boy’, and immensely excited about her upcoming album, Hunter, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to catch boundary-breaking artist Anna Calvi at Heaven last night.
Jon Mo was there to capture Anna in action…
Hunter, the upcoming album from Anna Calvi, is out 31st August.
Jon Mo
@jonmophoto
From Cornwall to Copenhagen, Hockeysmith‘s unusual electronic offerings are inspired by rave subculture, trip-hop, noise rock & shoe gaze. Originally a duo, Front-woman Annie is now working independently, and ‘Holy War’ is the first taste of her solo efforts.
Atmospheric synths, poppy percussion and laid back vocals combine to make ‘Holy War’ an intriguing listen. After taking up residence in a converted bus earlier in the year, it’s clear that Hockeysmith’s unusual surroundings have informed her new sound. Her acquaintances in Copenhagen – working with friends and family of the Escho label (Iceage, Smerz) – have also had an impact on her musical output.
Hockeysmith is currently working on her long-awaited debut album and we’re excited to hear more absorbing electronic sounds from this interesting artist. Listen to ‘Holy War’ below and follow her on Facebook for more updates.
Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut
Renowned for their sultry synth-pop tunes and sharply produced sounds, Chromatics have released hazy new track ‘Blue Girl’ in to our midst, and it’s as dreamy and delicate as its title.
The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album Dear Tommy, which will be released in Autumn 2018. Directed by Chromatics themselves, the accompanying video for ‘Blue Girl’ is as cool and distant as the track’s opening lyrics: “Blue girl / Don’t hate the world / Your friends will never understand”.
Lose yourself for a while in the visuals for ‘Blue Girl’ below and follow Chromatics on Facebook for more updates.
Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut
After watching Hackney trio Indian Queens perform to a packed out Purcell Room at The Southbank Centre last night, we have only one ambition: to become as skilled a guitarist as Jennifer O’Neill. The band were hand-picked by The Cure’s Robert Smith to play his exceptionally well curated 2018 Meltdown Festival, and after their mesmeric, sharply executed performance, it’s easy to see why.
Together, vocalist & guitarist Jennifer, bassist Katherine and drummer Matt create thoughtful, atmospheric sounds reminiscent of bands like Warpaint and Radiohead. Performing against a backdrop of kaleidoscopic visuals – which were a fusion of live footage and urban buildings – Indian Queens played a captivating set, featuring brand new single ‘Pretty Little Thing’, released via Cool Thing Records on the day of the show.
Bare-foot bassist Katherine was animated throughout, delivering her moody bass lines with stylish aplomb, whilst drummer Matt was the driving force behind it all – even after he dropped a stick, he recovered the rhythm seamlessly. Jennifer’s vocals were as magnetic as her guitar riffs, effortlessly anchoring the performance of singles ‘Save Yourself’ and ‘Get No Rest’. She confessed mid-way through that the band had accidentally left their set-lists in the dressing room, but the trio moved from song to song with such ease and precision, this oversight was barely noticeable. Their set closed with a standing ovation, which was unsurprising, but entirely deserved.
If you haven’t caught Indian Queens live yet, a) what have you been doing? They were the secret openers for our March gig at The Finsbury earlier this year, and b) buy a ticket to their headline show at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen in October here. They’re a must-see for those who appreciate hypnotic, alternative guitar tunes.
Photo Credit: Emma Viola Lilja
Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut
