Thomas Munday, Journalist

Apocrifu

"Apocrifu is a transformative theatre experience, combining Cherkaoui's ambition, process, and affection for live performance."

Live Review: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

"Kuti, removing his shirt to rapturous cheers, belted out powerful vocals and lyrics alongside several energetic saxophone jaunts."

Live Review: Johann Johannsson

"Bolstered by the rumbling, ominous backing track, Johannsson's driving keys and heavy cello notes illuminated the composer's unique, affecting flourishes."

Live Review: Tim Rogers & The Bamboos, Grace Barbe

"The singer-songwriter became a man possessed, waxing lyrical in between songs."

The Tiger Lillies Perform Hamlet

"Balancing dark comedy and heartbreaking drama, frontman Martyn Jacques' searing accordion, falsetto, and songwriting are hypnotic."

The Music 2015 Writers' Poll: Thomas Munday

Live Review: Joni In The Moon

"Joni in the Moon, once again, put themselves and the venue on the map for this summer’s music season."

Live Review: Flyball Gov'nor

"Hyper-kinetic guitar licks and soothing vocals sent the remaining audience members into head-banging, body-swaying fits of joy"

Michael Workman: We Have Fun Don't We

"Guzzling down a bottle of Jameson, the kooky, spirited comic lets fly"

Luke Heggie: You're Not Special

"Each segment, thanks to his scolding sarcasm and lightning wit, flowed effortlessly between pet peeves (cheap beer, other people’s children) and bigger issues (gambling, celebrity ‘entitlement’)"