Sloucher.org

It’s always hard to see a band you hold in high esteem to call it a day and although it’s something that is always probable in the harsh world of music, it’s still a heartbreaker.

Swimming in Sheffield – #1

Why Swimming in Sheffield? Because where others drown, we swim (actually, we duck paddle…)

Singles Review: Psychic Twin, Duncan Sheik, Wet Nuns, Adi Carter, Low Duo, Fear of Men, Madame Recamier, Bayone, Bleaklow

Greetings, readers drinking Sangría Señorial (via smuggling) and eating cheese triangles. Welcome to another edition of our “reviewing releases late again” single reviews column. This week’s singles come courtesy of a lifelong depression triggered by the final episode of ALF. Shit, that was depressing, son. Ah, singles, right:

Gig: Liam Fray acoustic set @ Leadmill

I’d spent years wondering who the hell Liam Fray thought he was. Not being a massive fan of The Courteeners, I was a touch concerned the acoustic show at Leadmill would just be a sombre version of their repertoire, with all the typical indie connotations. But what I found myself in was a superbly magical…