If this was an American film, lessons would be learned and resentment eased, in a neat “I was never the same after that summer” trope. But it’s not: it’s British, full of warm days and familial complications. Effortlessly directed by comic actor Simon Bird, it’s a little like Mike Leigh, if lighter and more incidentalContinue reading “Film Review: Days Of The Bagnold Summer”
Tag Archives: 2019
One From The Tempo House Archive: RM Hubbert/Aidan Moffat, The Old Fruitmarket, 2019
Celtic Connections Review: RM Hubbert/ Aidan Moffat February 4, 2019 • Spoilt Victorian Child Reviewed at The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow Who doesn’t like beery songs from teary places? The percussive, flamenco- inflected guitar of RM Hubbert, affectionately known in indie circles as ‘Hubby’, in collaboration with arch Arab Strap frontman, Aidan Moffat, scored unexpected ‘chart’ success last yearContinue reading “One From The Tempo House Archive: RM Hubbert/Aidan Moffat, The Old Fruitmarket, 2019”
Overlooked Classics: Little Simz- Grey Area
Maybe I’m cheating a little on this one, as it was the album which broke her (third time’s a charm) but I think Simz’ last two albums, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert and No Thank You have somewhat eclipsed even this 2019 gem. Grey Area broke the mould for UK hip hop in at leastContinue reading “Overlooked Classics: Little Simz- Grey Area”
Hit The North 