Song, by Toad — More Ides of Toad action this week, as Kid Canaveral, Thee Single Spy and Monster Island take to the stage at Henry’s.  I hadn’t been to Henry’s for so long before The Leg, Louis Barabbas and Zed Penguin show, and I’d rather forgotten that i... more info

Song, by Toad — I have an unusually healthy supply of good videos at the moment, so I thought I might pass on three of my favourites, none of which bear much relation to one another, but all of which are cool in different ways. Above is Kid Canaveral’s brilliant n... more info

Guardian Music — Fence Collective event on tiny Scottish island sells out before lineup is even announcedOne of the year's liveliest and certainly wee-est festivals is to take place on the Isle of Eigg. And it was sold out before the lineup had even been announced. F... more info

Song, by Toad — The launch of this album was, entirely unsurprisingly, one of most enjoyable gigs I’ve been to in a long time.  I think Lloyd from Peenko was officially having The Most Fun He Has Ever Had, it was sweaty as fuck, and the whole experience was just ... more info

The Vinyl Villain — So having talked at length yesterday about how I don't listen to new music, here I am Mr Hypocrite just the very next day typing a review of Shouting at Wildlife, the debut LP by Kid Canaveral which hits the shops next week on Monday 5th July.But th... more info

The Vinyl Villain — I don't want anyone to think that the upcoming series will feature only those singles from years ago recorded by bands that have long passsed into posterity. If it's good enough, it will find a way in here....Kid Canaveral formed in the golfing mecc... more info