En Attendant Ana: Making sense of the world one tour at a time…

Parisian quintet En Attendant Ana have been steadily capturing hearts and minds across Europe and the US with their long running tour in support of last year’s stunning album Principia, the group’s third. Ahead of their recent triumphant gig at Twenty One Southend for Tea and Oranges, the band’s frontperson and principal songwriter Margaux BouchaudonContinue reading “En Attendant Ana: Making sense of the world one tour at a time…”

Lyndhurst – Caves

UK instrumental act Lyndhurst (Dan Carney and Oscar Ball) return with second EP Caves, following on swiftly from last Summers excellently received debut Platforms. Moving forward with ever greater depth and clarity, the London/Warwickshire based duo have unleashed a winning collection of deftly melodic and delightfully off-kilter soundscapes. Starting out in unsettled, fragmentary form withContinue reading “Lyndhurst – Caves”

Andy Bell & Masal – Tidal Love Numbers

The scene here in Southend had been a little bleak since Covid hit if I’m honest. Alternative pub, hub and venue The Railway finally closed its doors after years of struggle, and with it seemingly died a thousand indie pop dreams. Local labels stopped releasing music and bands stalled and splintered as we, like everybodyContinue reading “Andy Bell & Masal – Tidal Love Numbers”