Tom Jeffreys
Film taste: Glengarry Glen Ross, Gladiator, Philadelphia Story
Music taste: Kraftwerk, Serge Gainsbourg, The Smiths, Girls Aloud, Carter USM, ZZ Top
Hangout: The Hare
Most likes (about London): Savile Row
Least likes: Overuse of the present continuous
Me in 10 words: Concise.
Reviews
event French Kissing
Tuesday, 16 November
OMG. Rumour has it that this is French Kissing's last gig of 2010.
artist The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Wednesday, 16 June
SINGLES OF THE WEEK - 21st June 2010
Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – Say No To Love
Fortuna Pop
'Say No to Love' has that kind of magical melancholy that's reminiscent of early Stone Roses tracks like 'Going Down' or maybe 'Mersey Paradise'. Of course The Pains of being Pure at Heart have one major advantage – their singer isn't Ian Brown.
With barely audible, gently breathy vocals, this is a rushing weir of trebly delicacy, lightly coated in stardust sadness. Utterly captivating. 4.5/5
TJ
Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – Say No To Love
Fortuna Pop
'Say No to Love' has that kind of magical melancholy that's reminiscent of early Stone Roses tracks like 'Going Down' or maybe 'Mersey Paradise'. Of course The Pains of being Pure at Heart have one major advantage – their singer isn't Ian Brown.
With barely audible, gently breathy vocals, this is a rushing weir of trebly delicacy, lightly coated in stardust sadness. Utterly captivating. 4.5/5
TJ
artist Lady GaGa
Monday, 15 March
SINGLES OF THE WEEK - 15th March 2010
Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé – Telephone
Interscope
Sometimes a spot of sneaky editing is carried out by the New Releases Editor. Numbers are occasionally *gasp* fiddled – to ensure that the coveted title of Single of the Week goes to a track endorsed by those in charge.
Well not this week. Gaga is taking the top spot and nobody can do a bloody thing about it. Ignore their last track together (it was bobbins); this time pop's Queen and Princess Di unite to devastating effect. With Gaga belting out semi-sensical drivel to a thumping electro backing, a wacko video and even a little rap from the Queen, this is basically a bally belter! 5/5
Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé – Telephone
Interscope
Sometimes a spot of sneaky editing is carried out by the New Releases Editor. Numbers are occasionally *gasp* fiddled – to ensure that the coveted title of Single of the Week goes to a track endorsed by those in charge.
Well not this week. Gaga is taking the top spot and nobody can do a bloody thing about it. Ignore their last track together (it was bobbins); this time pop's Queen and Princess Di unite to devastating effect. With Gaga belting out semi-sensical drivel to a thumping electro backing, a wacko video and even a little rap from the Queen, this is basically a bally belter! 5/5
venue Kaleid Editions
Thursday, 11 March
right now, this is basically my favourite place in London.
artist Goldfrapp
Friday, 05 March
SINGLES OF THE WEEK - 8th March 2010
Goldfrapp – Rocket
Mute
Yeah! She's back! All those countless pretenders have just been keeping the throne warm for the queen of kooky fashionista electro-pagan machine-pop. Yes, it's Alison Goldfrapp – and the English oddball sexpot has only gone and got herself a rocket, apparently.
“Oh-whoa-oh I got a rocket. Oh-whoa-oh you're going on it. Oh-whoa-oh you're never coming back” she sings in an odd new accent. And what better song to sing it to than Van Halen's 'Jump'? None, basically. Welcome back Alison. 4/5
Goldfrapp – Rocket
Mute
Yeah! She's back! All those countless pretenders have just been keeping the throne warm for the queen of kooky fashionista electro-pagan machine-pop. Yes, it's Alison Goldfrapp – and the English oddball sexpot has only gone and got herself a rocket, apparently.
“Oh-whoa-oh I got a rocket. Oh-whoa-oh you're going on it. Oh-whoa-oh you're never coming back” she sings in an odd new accent. And what better song to sing it to than Van Halen's 'Jump'? None, basically. Welcome back Alison. 4/5
artist Tim Key
Wednesday, 17 February
Tim Key - he's funny, yes; but not half as good as Rob Key.
artist Bryan Ferry
Thursday, 04 February
SINGLES OF THE WEEK - 8th February 2010
DJ Hell feat. Bryan Ferry – U Can Dance
Gigolo
If I'm really honest, the thought of Bryan Ferry utilising text speak or ‘raving’ basically shatters my entire world view. Everything that had hitherto been a reassuring constant in my life now collapses into a messy pile of ideological rubble.
I mean, what next? Edward VIII was a tranny? Brogues aren't real? Urgh, 'tis too much. Luckily much of this worry is assuaged by the track itself. Cold, slick and seductive, it's both classic Ferry and ideal for Berlin Fashion Week. Sehr chic ja. 4/5
DJ Hell feat. Bryan Ferry – U Can Dance
Gigolo
If I'm really honest, the thought of Bryan Ferry utilising text speak or ‘raving’ basically shatters my entire world view. Everything that had hitherto been a reassuring constant in my life now collapses into a messy pile of ideological rubble.
I mean, what next? Edward VIII was a tranny? Brogues aren't real? Urgh, 'tis too much. Luckily much of this worry is assuaged by the track itself. Cold, slick and seductive, it's both classic Ferry and ideal for Berlin Fashion Week. Sehr chic ja. 4/5
artist French Kissing
Wednesday, 27 January
Literally cannot wait til these guys next play!
artist Sugababes
Thursday, 05 November
SINGLES REVIEWS - 9th November 2009
Sugababes – About a Girl
Island Records
It's true, yes. I have a bit of a soft spot for the Sugababes – with tracks like 'Round, Round', 'Hole in the Head', 'In the Middle', 'Push the Button' and... oh ok that's probably it, but they were really good back in 2003.
Well this new track is appalling. Oddly it sounds like the Vengaboys, but with even more baffling lyrics: 'Girls bring the fun of life, sugar like apple pie, take a trip to paradise, let's have a party-oh!' Oh. Dear. 1/5
Sugababes – About a Girl
Island Records
It's true, yes. I have a bit of a soft spot for the Sugababes – with tracks like 'Round, Round', 'Hole in the Head', 'In the Middle', 'Push the Button' and... oh ok that's probably it, but they were really good back in 2003.
Well this new track is appalling. Oddly it sounds like the Vengaboys, but with even more baffling lyrics: 'Girls bring the fun of life, sugar like apple pie, take a trip to paradise, let's have a party-oh!' Oh. Dear. 1/5
artist Beyoncé
Thursday, 29 October
SINGLES REVIEWS - 2nd Nov 2009
Oh Beyoncé. Black and white, on a beach, sea-wet hair, rose petals, chap in flowing white linens. Yes, the video’s not dissimilar to an episode of one of those weird American soap things from the '90s. The Bold and the Beautiful – is that the one I'm thinking of?
But the song? Well I'm a Rihanna fan and therefore biased. But it’s good if you like heartfelt but slightly bland ballad things about break-ups and stuff. Another sure-fire hit. 3/5
Oh Beyoncé. Black and white, on a beach, sea-wet hair, rose petals, chap in flowing white linens. Yes, the video’s not dissimilar to an episode of one of those weird American soap things from the '90s. The Bold and the Beautiful – is that the one I'm thinking of?
But the song? Well I'm a Rihanna fan and therefore biased. But it’s good if you like heartfelt but slightly bland ballad things about break-ups and stuff. Another sure-fire hit. 3/5
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