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We popped along to an exhibition in London’s Canary Wharf recently and we're quite blown away with light, colour and sound. We had previously done another immersive art experience called Delight at around a similar time of year in 2023 which can be caught at the post 'Ambient Light & Bright New Year' at the link. The exhibition is a showcase for Alex and Allyson Grey’s artwork called ‘Illusionaires’. It was a coldish November day and another grey and dull…

Ah...April already, the weather has been, dare I say it very typical of what you would usually expect at this time of the year in the UK. Days range from pleasant sunshine (for five minutes or so, to cloud and sudden downpours). Temperature wise again it fluctuates between mild pleasant and sunny to just plain cold dependent on which way the wind hits you from. April is, as usual unpredictable, in a way it's good to see that some things…

Edinburgh Indie Pop - A Cabinet Of Curiosities This usually sums up good old British weather, but what a song to cheer you up! A really feel good and catchy jangle pop tune. Jesse Garon & The Desperadoes were formed in Scotland and part of the Indie Pop scene of the mid 80's, this was their second single 'The Rain Fell Down'. The song was originally released in March 1987 on the Independent Scottish label 'Narodnik' and also appeared on…

Photo by Jordan Faux on Unsplash of Statue In Points Of View Park, Pittsburgh From Pittsburgh, USA the band Low Sunday Ghost Machine from the album of the same name, this particular song is Overslide, sounding very much like The Cure. According to MySpace the band were influenced by British Post Punk and bands like Echo & The Bunnymen, The Sound etc. The band eventually changed their name to LowSunday This track 'Overslide' was a self-financed release in 1996. They…

Pale Saints - Sea Of Sound taken from the album 'The Comforts Of Madness' released on the 4AD Record Label. The album contained a cover called 'Fell From The Sun' by US based indie rock band Opal, check it out at the link above. The band was eventually to morph into Indie Band Mazzy Star. Pale Saints were formed in Leeds in 1987 and disbanded in 1996. The lineup was: Chris Cooper (drums) Graeme Naysmith (guitar) Ian Masters (bass, vocals,…