Let's Get Cynical

All news items from this source

Banger Police: A Brief Summary Of ‘Bangerz’ by Miley Cyrus

4005 days ago

In the current end of year list-o-rama, the Guardian’s list caught my eye for the wrong reason – namely that their writers managed to collectively rank Miley Cyrus‘s most recent album Bangerz above Jon Hopkins‘ incredible Immunity. But rather... more info

Miley Cyrus Jon Hopkins

Some Brief Thoughts On Arctic Monkeys @ Manchester Arena

4047 days ago

It’s occurred to me that with the exception of writing small novels about music festivals (as evidenced here and here), I don’t really do all that much live reviewing any more – in stark contrast to the halcyon days of … Continue reading → ... more info

Arctic Monkeys

Let’s Get Cynical About: The Mercury Prize (2013 Edition)

4050 days ago

It’s once again that time of year, where the Mercury Prize shortlist appears and we all bitch and moan about its strengths and weaknesses and argue about who should and shouldn’t have been included. For my money, These New Puritans … Continue r... more info

These New Puritans

Night + Day London vs. Night + Day Berlin

4170 days ago

After enjoying The xx‘s show in Berlin so much, I decided to make a relatively last-minute decision to attend their Night + Day event in London (a decision made somewhat easier by a pretty strong supporting lineup and the fact … Continue reading ... more info

The XX

Review: Islet – ‘Triangulation Station’

4174 days ago

So last month, Shape Records were kind enough to send me the new single from Islet, makers of one of last year’s most intriguing albums, Illuminated People (which I reviewed for Muso’s Guide here). Of course, I then repaid that kindness by … ... more info

Islet

Flying To Berlin – Thoughts on Savages, The xx, Sóley And More

4199 days ago

While my trip to Berlin last weekend wasn’t my first (see here for a review of Arctic Monkeys’ show in the city two years ago), it was the first time I’ve spent a lot of time in the city on … Continue reading → more info

The XX Arctic Monkeys

I Don’t Wanna Get Over You: A Review Of ATP Curated By The National

4357 days ago

Because I’m a lazy ass, I never got round to writing about last year’s All Tomorrow’s Parties festival at Butlins in Minehead (a surreal location for a very independent event), which was curated by Les Savy Fav, Battles and Caribou. It … Con... more info

Les Savy Fav Caribou

It Really, Really, Really Did Happen: Blur @ Wolverhampton Civic Hall, 5/8/12

4489 days ago

Are we coming towards the end of Blur? Damon Albarn’s indecisive stance on the future of the band sparked an urgent need to see them live in my good friend and long time Blur fan Alex – and though I’ve … Continue reading → more info

Blur Damon Albarn

Let’s Get Cynical About Latitude Festival 2012, pt II: Friday

4510 days ago

Friday morning sees me awake to more First World Problems™ from a nearby tent (“look at my Converse… they were white!”) and Bon Iver’s soundcheck drifting over from the arena – the first day proper of Latitude 2012 is upon … Continue re... more info

Bon Iver

Let’s Get Cynical’s ‘Stuff I’ve Enjoyed In The Last Month Or So’ Roundup

4612 days ago

So, hi again, it’s been a while, and that’s largely my fault for being lazy with this whole thing. Without further ado, here’s a bunch of stuff I’ve enjoyed recently (or somewhat recently). Arctic Monkeys You’ve probably already heard this,... more info

Arctic Monkeys