Damon Albarn, The Nearer the Fountain More Pure the Stream Flows
John addresses Damon Albarn's sophomore record, a glorious reflection on nature and the efforts we must go to preserve it.
Reviews
Idles, Live at Pappy & Harriet’s
A Welshman dressed as a hotdog walks into a bar in the Californian desert…
DARKSIDE, Spiral
Nico’s done it again (not in the good way).
Islands, Live at The Lodge Room
Otacon marks a return to normalcy with a night spent with longtime indie favorite Islands
Black Country, New Road, live at Islington Assembly Hall
In a new music-laden set, BCNR define themselves as one to watch for several years to come
Moullinex, live at Culturgest
John heads to Lisbon to catch the live debut of Moullinex's latest work, Requiem for Empathy
Shame, live and socially-distanced at Pryzm
Cuzomano and Stereodista attend a rare, socially-distanced "experiment" to catch Shame live ahead of the Drunk Tank Pink tour
Jackson Mathod, live at The Jazz Cafe
John catches the return of live music with Jackson Mathod's live premiere at The Jazz Cafe
Shame, Drunk Tank Pink
With Shame's second album, let's begin to discuss U.K. Post-Punk. And what better place to start?
Her, Her
John explores the concept of immortality in French duo Her's debut
Future Islands, As Long As You Are
Otacon takes a peek at Future Islands' sixth studio effort
Dehd, Flowers of Devotion
Easy C dives into Dehd's excellent new album, Flowers of Devotion
The Underrated, Incisive Beauty of Will Powers
Once upon a time, in 1983, one of the most unique records of the 20th Century was released and largely passed by unnoticed. You need to listen to it
Sault, Untitled (Rise)
The enigmatic Easy C finally emerges from the ether to review pseudonymous group SAULT's latest release
The Chemical Brothers, Further
John revisits one of The Chemical Brothers' most iconic and groundbreaking works
Shintaro Sakamoto, Let's Dance Raw
Otacon provides an introduction to Shintaro Sakamoto and his sophomore effort, Let's Dance Raw
Fiona Apple, Fetch The Bolt Cutters
Does the sensationalised album pass the Snobbery test?
Booker T. Jones, live in NYC
El Mascarado sneaks out in the Big Apple to see a living legend.
Radiohead, OK Computer
John explores the parallelism between 2020's forced isolation and Radiohead's voluntary one for the recording of OK Computer
Nine Inch Nails, Ghosts V & VI
Reznor and Ross soundtrack the Coronavirus pandemic
EOB, Earth
Stereodista goes beyond the obvious to consider Ed O'Brien's solo début
Manic Street Preachers, Gold Against the Soul
Stereodista revisits the second record from the enduring revivalists
Tame Impala, The Slow Rush
Given anticipation for new Tame Impala, Cuzomano, Easy C and a Disciple chose to offer differing perspectives on Kevin Parker’s latest effort.
Destroyer, Have We Met
Beijar is back, and this time he professes to be darker than ever… but is he really?
Methyl Ethel, live at Peckham Audio
A raw and intimate “final” live performance as a duo ahead of greater things from Jake Webb’s namesake.
Metronomy, live at The Roundhouse
Exceeding expectations, Joseph Mount leaves us hoping Metronomy really are forever.
Deerhunter, live at The Roundhouse
Personalities aside, the indie stalwarts play a formidable set at London’s Roundhouse.
Kinobe, live at The Gallery
After a chance encounter, the Snobs drop in on a largely forgotten act to see what’s what
Patawawa, Live at Notting Hill Arts Club
Following their interview, Cuzomano and John see what Patawawa are all about as a live act
Metronomy, Metronomy Forever
Something of a return for Joseph Mount, but only if you are a fan.
Karen O and Danger Mouse, Live at The Theatre at Ace Hotel
A lush and dreamy evening with Karen O and Danger Mouse
Methyl Ethel, Triage
Some albums are imperative listens. Methyl Ethel’s third release is one of them
Anderson .Paak, Ventura
El Mascarado celebrates as Anderson .Paak saves his (neo) soul
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 – 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
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
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
The Revolution, live at Shepherd's Bush
Cuzomano, Easy C, El Mascarado and a subordinate see one of the greatest bands alive
The 1975... And The Appraisal of Mediocrity
Easy C returns to an old memory to uncover a bigger problem
Jungle, For Ever
John, prone to hedonism, considers Second Album Syndrome in the jungle
Amen Dunes, live at August Hall
An intimate night with Amen Dunes
D'Angelo, Brown Sugar
El Mascarado makes love with D'Angelo
Parcels, Parcels
Easy C praises Parcels' latest effort
Polo & Pan, live at Oval Space
An inauspicious London debut for the hyped French duo
The Faint, live at Mezzanine
A dark and frenzied Halloween danse macabre with The Faint
Club to Club 2018
Cuzomano crosses the Earth for Italian festivities with friends
Prince, Piano & A Microphone 1983
"Is that my echo?" asks Prince, his voice itself a haunting reminder of his incredible talent
Destroyer, live at The Jazz Café
Dan Bejar's signature apathy is welcomed by a loving crowd at Camden's intimate Jazz Café