Since the release of their 2009 EP Exquisite Corpse, Los Angeles all female four-piece Warpaint have garnered quite a bit of attention – a ‘buzz band’ in every sense of the word. Tonight’s show falls on the eve of the release of the band’s debut album The Fool ­– which, if advance reviews are to be believed, might just be one of the finest debut offerings of 2010. Crawdaddy as a live music venue can be claustrophobic at the best of times – but tonight’s packed-to-the-rafters sell out affair is certainly not for the faint of heart. The common approach seems to be to find a vantage point and stick to it, and let such luxuries as purchasing a pint or a trip to the bathroom wait until after the show. As the lights dim and the band finally appear on stage, one question prevails – will tonight’s live performance … There’s more →

Jay Brannan is a rare breed of musician. The New York native has successfully made a career for himself in music, without any of the common tools of the industry at his disposal. Brannan is entirely independent – he writes his own songs, finances the production of his music himself, uses YouTube as his marketing department, acts as his own agent by personally books any gigs he plays around the world, and releases all his material via the medium of his own label Great Depression Records. It’s been well over a year since the last time Jay Brannan and his trusty acoustic guitar took to the Crawdaddy stage – and tonight he receives a hero’s welcome back. Given Brannan’s background, there is a feeling of genuine respect amongst the crowd who have gathered to see him perform tonight – this guy just wants to play music to anyone who’s willing … There’s more →

Although the full day and stage breakdown for Electric Picnic will not be released until the week preceding the event (which takes place in Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois on 3rd, 4th & 5th September), the official festival website - www.electricpicnic.ie - today posted a day-by-day list of acts. ROXY MUSIC will headline the festival’s Main Stage on Friday night, LEFTFIELD on Saturday night, and MASSIVE ATTACK on Sunday night - but there’s also a hell of a lot of other greatness to behold outside of the headline acts! So – highlighter pens at the ready – it’s time to start planning your festival weekend! Who are your must-sees acts for this year’s festival? Can you spot any potentially devastating clashes? Or is this all completely over your head as you’re planning on spending the entire weekend chilling out in the Body & Soul area?! The full day-by-day breakdown of acts … There’s more →