Forum, LondonThe new year invariably brings with it copious frantic searches for rock's next big thing, but this free Radio 1-sponsored new talent night, compered by Zane Lowe, was a curate's egg. Its inconsistencies were lost on Lowe, however; his boundless enthusiasm extended to Los Angeles newcomers Funeral Party, whose melodic thrash-punk appeared to harbour few hidden depths.Jamie Woon proved a far more interesting proposition. Despite being a Brit School graduate who has previously suppor...
Guardian Music — Forum, LondonThe new year invariably brings with it copious frantic searches for rock's next big thing, but this free Radio 1-sponsored new talent night, compered by Zan... more info