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A very modern music blog
"It's good to be back"
John's musical guide to a night out
El Mascarado celebrates as Anderson .Paak saves his (neo) soul
"A bottle of white wine, a cigarette and you here in this saloon. White wine and you."
Cuzomano and John revisit Janelle Monáe at her first arena performance on the last leg of her tour
Having attended Paraiso's first edition last year, John ventured back to Madrid to see Year 2 of Madrid’s newest electronic festival
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
A disciple considers Schoolboy Q’s latest effort only to find, after letting it brew for some time, that it has stewed
You dear Snobs review one of the Iberian peninsula's best festivals
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.
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.
On day one of Primavera Sound, the Snobs see Erykah Badu put on a spectacular show, Christine & The Queens dominate the stage and more...
Five are about to go bananas in Barcelona. Listen to who we are going to see here
Otacon spends an evening with the pepperoni playboy and his new album
John explores the demon days prophesied by Albarn 14 years ago
Probably the best band you are not listening to
"I'm nobody."
John, Easy C, El Mascarado and a subordinate boogie the night away to the hedonistic vibe of Franc Moody
Cuzomano, Easy C, John and some subordinates spend a night in Purgatory with Beirut
...and all that could have been, or all that never was.
El Mascarado dips out to Paris and catches The Como Mamas live at The New Morning and Ibrahim Maalouf live at La Seine Musicale
John goes on a long walk through what is probably the best break-up album of all time
DIY punk rock is alive and well
"This one's for all the little dreamers."
Cuzomano, Easy C, El Mascarado and a subordinate see one of the greatest bands alive
John goes deep in the life and music of the most famous Brazilian malandro