Make It, Don't Fake It
Our first live playlist, a new band and some exciting news from HQ at Audio Snobbery.
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Signs 'O' The Times
This explosion in pop voices, representing such a diverse set of ideas, is the beginning of the next tidal wave of great artists. Part 3 of 3 of "Heroes."
AS x Hedonism (Vol. 1)
John's musical guide to a night out
Anderson .Paak, Ventura
El Mascarado celebrates as Anderson .Paak saves his (neo) soul
AVDIIO SNOBBERY
"A bottle of white wine, a cigarette and you here in this saloon. White wine and you."
Janelle Monáe, Live at Wembley Arena
Cuzomano and John revisit Janelle Monáe at her first arena performance on the last leg of her tour
AS x Paraiso
Having attended Paraiso's first edition last year, John ventured back to Madrid to see Year 2 of Madrid’s newest electronic festival
Prince, Originals
Cuzomano reviews the latest official material to emerge from Prince’s Vault – a selection of songs the late, great artist gave to protégés and others
ScHoolboy Q, CrasH Talk
A disciple considers Schoolboy Q’s latest effort only to find, after letting it brew for some time, that it has stewed
AS x Primavera Sound 2019
You dear Snobs review one of the Iberian peninsula's best festivals
AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Day Three
On day three of Primavera, your weary Snobs see stellar performances from Kali Uchis, Solange, Primal Scream and Roisin Murphy, and are unimpressed by Jarvis Cocker.
AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Day Two
On day two of Primavera Sound, the Snobs catch Kurt Vile and Tame Impala, amongst many others, but are most impressed by Janelle Monae and Jungle.
AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Day One
On day one of Primavera Sound, the Snobs see Erykah Badu put on a spectacular show, Christine & The Queens dominate the stage and more...
AS x Primavera Sound 2019 – Preview
Five are about to go bananas in Barcelona. Listen to who we are going to see here
Mac Demarco, Here Comes the Cowboy review + live at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Otacon spends an evening with the pepperoni playboy and his new album
Gorillaz, Demon Days
John explores the demon days prophesied by Albarn 14 years ago
Crazy P, live at Islington Assembly Hall
Probably the best band you are not listening to
AUDI6 SNOBBERY
"I'm nobody."
Franc Moody, live at Heaven
John, Easy C, El Mascarado and a subordinate boogie the night away to the hedonistic vibe of Franc Moody
Beirut, live at the Hammersmith Apollo
Cuzomano, Easy C, John and some subordinates spend a night in Purgatory with Beirut
A tale of Andhim and Super Flu
...and all that could have been, or all that never was.
The Como Mamas & Ibrahim Maalouf Live in Paris
El Mascarado dips out to Paris and catches The Como Mamas live at The New Morning and Ibrahim Maalouf live at La Seine Musicale
Blur, 13
John goes on a long walk through what is probably the best break-up album of all time
SadGirl & The Coathangers, live at The Independent
DIY punk rock is alive and well
AVDIO SNOBBERY
"This one's for all the little dreamers."
The Revolution, live at Shepherd's Bush
Cuzomano, Easy C, El Mascarado and a subordinate see one of the greatest bands alive