Rest easy, lovers of travel and music. We’re back again with our series Travel As I See It, and this time around we’re talking to Adam Kendrick-Kewley, otherwise known as Whatthe Animalssay. From the Isle of Man, this man travels the world with his guitar recording music but never playing it live. We sit down with Whatthe Animalssay to find out exactly how that works, where it’s taken him and where he’s headed next.
Eclectic London: The Different Sights and Sounds of the City
“A mixed grill”. The way to best describe the tastes of the residents of London whose eclectic outlook on music has helped shape and mould the city into what it is today. The hotch potch of clubs/venues that adorn the entertainment scene in the British capital showcase any type of genre of music you can think of. From the smoky tunes of jazz, to the uber-modern fresh beats of dubstep, the musical landscape of the city of London is ever changing, ever evolving. For those who are planning to travel to London, the musical history of the city is definitely something…
On the Road: Soundtracking Self Discovery in Search of Cultural Significance
Walter Salles’s much hyped (and critically dismissed) take on Jack Kerouac’s generation-defining beat novel, On the Road, hits cinemas this month. Despite taking five years to produce and featuring everyone’s favourite type-cast “trampire” Kirsten Stewart (who plays, you guessed it, Kirsten Stewart) this film has failed to resonate with the critics and received an incredibly flaccid score of 53% on Rotten Tomatoes (Spiderman 3 scored 63%, say no more).
Kick-Ass Spanish Festivals: Festival de Jazz de Girona
Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Girona Jazz Festival? The topic of kick-ass Spanish festivals doesn’t exactly make a relatively small town jazz soirée top of mind. But summer’s over, kiddos. Here in Spain, it’s time to slow down the tempo, reflect on the mistakes made at Sonar or Primavera Sound and give something other than strong techno beats a chance to stir our beating hearts.
A Guide to Sweden’s Indie Pop Nightlife
I love Swedish indie pop. I’ve been hooked ever since my first year at university when a friend sat me down and made me listen to The Radio Dept’s debut album Lesser Matters. Everyone liked The Hives and The Cardigans’ radio-friendly hooks, but it was The Radio Dept that got me into alternative music that was fuzzy, electronic, introspective, and – most of all – heart-meltingly melodic.
