REVIEW - SPOT FESTIVAL 2013, AARHUS, DENMARK

As with Tallinn Music Week, the decision to stick with Danish music – and Danish music that was previously unfamiliar – seemed right. Although  Ásgeir Trausti had to be in there as it was a first encounter.

Review here: The Arts Desk SPOT Festival 2013

REVIEW - THE KNIFE, ROUNDHOUSE, LONDON

A few days later, the thought occurred that it was bit like watching an old episode of Seaside Special.

Review here: The Arts Desk The Knife Roundhouse

REVIEW - TALLINN MUSIC WEEK 2013

Deciding to stick only with music from Estonia at this extraordinary event was right. Although (inevitably) that was strayed from.

Multiphonic Rodent needs a mention, although he did not play live.

Also, Midrid who space meant did not get covered. And Mari Pokinen, some of which strayed towards Led Zeppelin.

Mari Kalkun in a new guise proves greatness again.

Maarja Nuut was and is a revelation.

Review here: MOJO Tallinn Music Week 2013

Maarja Nuut (Oskari Värä)

Mari Kalkun & Runorun (Kristel Aija)

Tartu Popi Ja Rocki Instituut (Heikki Leis)

MOJO MAY 2013 REVIEWS - THE HISTORY OF SKIFFLE (BEAR FAMILY), GRAHAM BOND ORGANISATION WADE IN THE WATER (BOX SET)

REVIEW - LOU DOILLON: PLACES

The album convinces more and more. Let’s hope the distractions live have been ironed out (and that silly Clash cover version jettisoned)

Review here: The Arts Desk Lou Doillon Places

REVIEW - FRANÇOISE HARDY: L’AMOUR FOU

Although tremendously satisfying, it’s obvious this could’ve been much more.

Review here: The Arts Desk Françoise Hardy L’amour fou

REVIEW - THE KNIFE: SHAKING THE HABITUAL

The bulk of what comprises the album and the issues addressed suggests an indigestibility, but there’s lot that’s familiarly Knife-ish here 

Review here: The Arts Desk The Knife Shaking the Habitual