Bananarama at Millennium Square – Hear Those Club Classics
“Bananarama, they were huge.” My dad says when I tell my parents about my latest assignment. “Bananarama?” My mum has no idea, she grew up in soviet Russia, where Western stars were not as widely celebrated. But when I sing the chorus of ‘Venus’ it all comes back to her and she recalls dancing to […]
In Conversation With Violet Malice: at The Brudenell on 26 May
There are no instruments on stage. There are no props either – just some notebooks piled on the floor. Violet Malice takes the stage, dressed in an outfit that sits somewhere between a kinky London guard and Cheryl Cole in the Fight For This Love music video. She picks up one of the notebooks and, […]
The Lovely Eggs at The Brudenell on 26 May: DIY is Not Dead
Victoria Connell delivers more than just a review, with thought-provoking reflections on the artists’ world of music. “I’m with Leeds Living.” I say, my voice quivering as the ticket taker checks the guestlist for the third time. Nope, still not there. “One moment.” She says and rushes into the venue. Beside me begins the long […]
