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Album Review: Orlando Weeks – Hop Up

5/10

‘There is no more sombre enemy of good art than a pram in the hall.’

So said the legendary English writer (and, significantly, critic) Cyril Connolly. As with all sweeping statements, it’s largely untrue given that parenthood is one of the defining features of humanity, but there is obviously something …

Album Review: Orlando Weeks – A Quickening

The Maccabees were a rarity among indie bands; defined by their honesty, the group announced their split and a series of farewell gigs three years ago when they were at (or near) the top of their game.

Two successful but relatively run-of-the-mill albums provided a confidence to push their own …