Glastonbury Festival 2022

We’re Lost In Music’s 2022 in review

Artists, Bands, DJs, Festivals, Music

We’re Lost In Music’s 2022 in Review

For us, 2022 has been a bit of a strange year in the world of live music and events…our passion is still there, but it feels like something has shifted in the industry and gigs and festivals seem to be prioritising the wrong things (namely, money over experience). We appreciate the challenges the industry has faced over the last few years, and continues to face with the economy as it is, however we have been to far too many gigs (and even festivals – Glastonbury we’re looking at you) this year that appear to have been oversold, where it’s difficult to move around, where generally it doesn’t feel that enjoyable to be there. It was only a matter of time before this led to a dangerous situation and unfortunately we closed the year on a postponed gig due to Brixton Academy’s licence being under review following the terrible incident in December.

We hope that 2023 sees some of the light and joy return to the gig and festival experience for us but, after years of seeing so many incredible artists, acts and music live, we’re likely to be taking a more considered approach to the events we attend, possibly only attending those gigs or festivals where we’re confident of the quality of the show and our surroundings.

That’s not to say 2022 hasn’t brought us a lot of very happy memories though. See for yourself in our 2022 highlights!

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2019 in review

Artists, Bands, Festivals, Music

We’re Lost In Music’s 2019 in Review

Cooeeee!

It’s that time again, where we get to reminisce about all the amazing musical experiences we’ve had throughout the year.

2019 really was a corker too, as you will see…

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We’re Lost In Music’s 2018 in review

Artists, Bands, DJs, Festivals, Music, Nightclubs

We’re Lost In Music’s 2018 in Review

Hello!

The time has come for us to, once more, take a look back over our year in music and try and pick out our best bits (not an easy task!)

Here goes…

We’re Lost In Music’s 2017 in review

Artists, Bands, DJs, Festivals, Music, Nightclubs

We’re Lost In Music’s 2017 in Review

Hello!

Can you believe 2017 is over already?! We can’t. Perhaps it’s a sign of us getting older but the years seem to whiz by and, before we know it, it’s time for us to recap on our year of music once more. So, here goes…

Were Lost In Musics 2016 In Review

We’re Lost In Music’s 2016 in review

Artists, Bands, DJs, Festivals, Music, Nightclubs

We’re Lost In Music’s 2016 in Review

Hello!

In a year where we have lost so many greats, one thing is clear: while personal tastes and beliefs may differ, there is one consistent factor that unites us all – music.

Let us all be thankful for the impact and contributions of those figures who have made musical history – David Bowie, Glenn Frey, George Martin, Prince, Leonard Cohen, Rick Parfitt, George Michael, to name just some of those lost this year – and hope that there are no more announcements in the few days before the year is out. These figures have shaped music as we know it today and who knows who, if anyone, will go on to make equal or greater impacts.

While we may not have seen the next David Bowie (not suggesting there could ever be a ‘next’) perform live this year, this does not mean we have not witnessed some tremendous talent. Here is the summary of our 2016 in music…

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Jack Garratt – definitely not just a Phase

Artists, Music

Jack Garratt

Under The Bridge, London (18th April 2016)

We feel like we arrived a bit late to the Jack Garratt party – hearing a lot of hype about Jack we booked tickets for his November gig at Eventim Apollo and, having done that, thought we better give him a listen when his debut album, Phase, was released in February of this year…

And what an album it turned out to be! We’ve been pretty much unable to stop listening to it ever since and have been desperate to see him play in a small venue as we’d heard good things about his live performances. Last night it happened – we managed to get tickets to see him play at Under The Bridge, a 500 capacity venue in West London. We were totally blown away!

 

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On The Road with Sunset Sons

Artists, Bands, Music

Sunset Sons

KOKO and The Mason’s Arms, London (6th and 7th April 2016)

 

We first came across Sunset Sons last summer when we spotted them doing an interview at Boardmasters festival – at the time we had no idea who they were (to be completely honest, Kate basically spotted a guy with a beard, which turned out to be Rory…) We did however see them play the main stage the following day and realised we already knew and loved She Wants. The rest is history and we’ve been big fans of the boys ever since.

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Spotlight on Lisbee Stainton

Artists, Music

Lisbee

Shoreditch, London (10th March 2016)

Who is Lisbee?

Lisbee (full name Lisbee Stainton) is a London-based singer-songwriter who has been writing and performing music for over two thirds of her life.

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Panic! At The Disco – Our (not so) guilty secret

Artists, Bands, Music

Panic! At The Disco

Brixton Academy, London (12th January 2016)

Did we tell you about our guilty secret? No? Well, here’s the secret…we don’t feel guilty about it. It’s just pure fact – we cannot get enough of Panic! At The Disco!

They don’t tour very often in the UK but you can guarantee that, when they do, you will find us in the crowd throwing ourselves around like crazies and singing our hearts out. Last week was no different. Even better, the gig was at one of our favourite haunts – Brixton Academy.

We’re Lost In Music’s 2015 in review

Artists, Bands, DJs, Festivals, Music, Nightclubs

We’re Lost In Music’s 2015 in Review

Hi everyone!

It’s that time again, as the curtain falls on 2015, we take a look back over the incredible musical experiences we have been lucky enough to be a part of…

The Strypes at The Dome: quite simply, a class act

Bands, Music

The Strypes

The Dome, London (2nd June 2015)

Ahh The Strypes. One of those bands you feel might get you arrested just for watching them…

The Strypes_The Dome_Tufnell ParkWe say this as these boys (Ross Farrelly, Josh McClorey, Pete O’Hanlon and Evan Walsh) are young: very young. With a combined age that doesn’t even hit 80, you might easily jump to the conclusion that they’re not going to be up to much.

You’d be wrong though – what these boys lack in age, they make up for in enthusiasm and attitude and, most importantly, talent!!

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Spotlight on Honne

Bands, Music

Honne

The Laundry, London (13th May 2015)

Well hello Honne!

Hello indeed (you will notice that all their social media handles include ‘Hello Honne’).

Honne are West Country electronic duo Andy and James. Something of an enigma really – it was very hard to find much information on the boys when sitting down to write this!

How did you find out about them?

Ever thought ‘I really want to go to that venue’ and bought tickets to a gig as a good excuse? Well, that’s what happened here. Having recently moved to East London, the venue is now pretty much on my doorstep so it worked out quite nicely.

Turns out I wasn’t the only person to have this thought as the gig was sold out…

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Spotlight on Glass Animals

Bands, Music

Glass Animals

Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London (10th March 2015)

Who are Glass Animals?

Glass Animals are British indie rock four-piece Dave Bayley, Drew MacFarlane, Edmund Irwin-Singer and Joe Seaward.

Having made a good first impression in 2014, the boys have been tipped for success in 2015…

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Spotlight on The Thirst

Bands, Music

The Thirst

100 Club, London (7th March 2015)

Who are The Thirst?

The Thirst are Brixton-based foursome Mensah Hart (vocals and guitar), Kwame Hart (bass guitar), Mark Lenihan (guitar) and Marcus Harris (drums). If you hadn’t guessed, Mensah and Kwame are brothers.

How did you first come across them?

Completely by chance (although I guess you come across most new discoveries that way)! I was running errands in Brixton and heard a guitar riff that made my head turn…it was these boys playing in front of the iconic David Bowie mural opposite the Underground station. I bought their CD there and then and tickets for their gig at 100 Club as soon as I got home.