Franc Moody
London-based duo Franc Moody bring the heat, falsetto vocals, and adventure on sophomore record, Into The Ether. Ever since Ned Franc and Jon Moody released their interstellar and instrumental debut single Yuri (an ode to Russian cosmonaut and the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin) back in 2016 under the moniker Franc Moody [FM], the […]
Community Festival
On one of the hottest weekends in the UK, 1883 braved the heat to attend the fifth-annual Community Festival in Finsbury Park, London. It’s Saturday the 17th of July, we’ve just made the reasonably short drive from Essex to London. Parking the car in Newbury Park, we then suffered an uncomfortable and hot Underground trip […]
1883 On Rotation: Loyle Carner, The 1975, Joya Mooi
The latest in new music from Loyle Carner, Low Island, The 1975, Joya Mooi, & more on this week’s 1883 playlist. On rotation this week is the fiery new single from gifted rapper, songwriter and poet, Loyle Carner. Following on from his critically acclaimed UK Top 3 Album Not Waving, But Drowning, Carner’s new track […]
Wireless Festival 2022 – Crystal Palace
When 1883 suggested that I attend the Wireless Festival to do a review, I nervously accepted the challenge fully realising that this is a festival for stylish 20-somethings and I’m on the wrong side of 40. The only other festivals I have been to are WOMAD (a world music festival) so Wireless is really very […]
Mallorca Live Festival
As one of Spain’s major music festivals, Mallorca Live’s location in Calvià’s Old Aquapark is ideal. Close to all the amenities, its central location is also within walking distance of the beach. Creating a vibrant, complementary blend of Spanish and British music, the festival caters for a broad audience, a diverse music event where genre […]
Strawberries & Creem 2022 Preview
Lil Wayne to play first and only UK live show in 14 years Strawberries & Creem goes into the next round and I am beyond excited to attend UK’s festival for youth culture once again! After a huge success last year, S&C will open its doors again. Bigger and better with must-see acts of the […]