Preview: Bushstock Festival 2013

Bushstock Festival (1 June '13, London) // Words: Saam Das

Bushstock is fast becoming one of the most popular London music festivals, returning for its third edition in June. Taking over four venues in the Shepherd's Bush area, the festival has previously seen the likes of BASTILLE and Daughter play in intimate settings before gaining huge audiences. Indeed, Daughter returned last year to headline, providing a mesmerising performance at St Stephens Church.

Album Review: Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires Of The City

Vampire Weekend - 'Modern Vampires Of The City' (UK Release: 13 May '13) // Words: Saam Das

Revered in some quarters, reviled in others, Vampire Weekend have generated plenty of interest since their emergence from the packed Brooklyn scene circa 2007. But with two critically acclaimed albums under their belts, 'Modern Vampires Of The City' is accompanied by a certain amount of pressure. The band has responded in a curiously engaging fashion, offering a mellower sound, with a surprisingly overt religious theme.

Download: YADi - Unbreakable [Feat. Baaba Maal and The Very Best]

Words: Saam Das

Our belated tips for 2013 saw London solo artist YADi make her way into our top ten ones to watch for the rest of the year. To be honest, I'm a tad surprised she's not already more of name. But these things take time and with tracks like recent single 'The Blow' and this free download of 'Unbreakable', I'm still confident YADi has a bright future. She also plays The Great Escape this Saturday, and we heartily recommend checking out her live act.

Listen: Big Deal - Dream Machines [Album Preview]

Words: Saam Das

Big Deal's forthcoming second album is called 'June Gloom', perhaps taunting all of the UK while we try to navigate the rather dreary May weather. Oddly enough, their new single 'Dream Machines' seems to (at least metaphorically) opening up the clouds and shining upon our withered souls. Have a listen below, along with the more psych-influenced recent single, 'In Your Car'.

Telly Text #7: Men At Work & Ben Fogle: New Lives In The Wild

Words: Jordan Andrew

'Men At Work'

Surfacing: Fridge Poetry [New Artist]

Words: Saam Das

We're big fans of Johnny Foreigner over here at FADED GLAMOUR, and always interested in hearing what the band have to offer - whether in their collective or singular form. This time round, we have some exciting new tunes from drummer Junior Laidley (and guest vocalist pals) in his more electro-based Fridge Poetry guise.