Review: London Grammar, Truth Is A Beautiful Thing Concert

Pure and poignant: London GrammarÔÇÖs new album release reminded us they still mean business and proved that Truth isnÔÇÖt the only beautiful thing – their new music is also gorgeous. Hippodrome Nightclub, Kingston-upon-Thames 21:00, Monday 12th┬áJune 2017 After three and a half years since their platinum debut album, If You Wait, it had been a while since London Grammar had performed new songs live. Lead … Continue reading Review: London Grammar, Truth Is A Beautiful Thing Concert

Live Review: London Grammar, Solus, 28.01.13

London┬áGrammarÔÇÖs UK tour has been eagerly anticipated.┬á Solus is illuminated by a thousand smartphones; Cardiff waits to watch it through a thousand cameras.┬á ThereÔÇÖs a buzz of conversation, which unfortunately fails to subside even after Hannah ReidÔÇÖs opening note. Although a complete sellout,┬áLondon┬áGrammarÔÇÖs live performance is not as gripping as expected. Reid is exceptional, and she sings beautifully, despite her obvious problems with the sound … Continue reading Live Review: London Grammar, Solus, 28.01.13

Preview: London Grammar – Solus – January 28th

Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman, and Dot Major bring their trio London Grammar to Solus on Tuesday 28 January. Their critically acclaimed debut album ÔÇÿIf You WaitÔÇÖ was undoubtedly a musical highlight of 2013, reaching number 2 on the UK Album Charts. ItÔÇÖs a work of art. ReidÔÇÖs vocals are lyrically beautiful, accompanied by a warm tone and eloquent phrasings. It would be more than worth … Continue reading Preview: London Grammar – Solus – January 28th

Album Review: London Grammar ‘If You Wait’

9/10 For fans of: The XX, Lana Del Rey and chilled out pop electronica. IÔÇÖm not a big fan of hype. Perhaps thatÔÇÖs just my cynical side shining through, but upon hearing that thereÔÇÖs a hotly tipped new band I tend to dismiss such claims as meaningless jargon. Such was the case with London Grammar and their debut album If You Wait, which had suggestions … Continue reading Album Review: London Grammar ‘If You Wait’