David Bennun | The Guardian (original) (raw)
David Bennun is the author of the none-too-solemn African memoir Tick Bite Fever, and of British As A Second Language, an account of trying to fit into a country where nobody else does either
November 2018
double quotation markBrace yourself, Britain. Brexit is about to teach you what a crisis actually is
David Bennun
Seven decades of prosperity have lulled the UK into thinking disasters only happen to other people, says author David Bennun
May 2018
The Great Escape review – raunchy rap, cracking synthpop and rock'n'roll fireworks
A handful of standout acts were exhilarating but this celebration of new music highlighted a drift towards sameness and whimsy
October 2017
Steely Dan review – smooth tunes with sharp little bones
Donald Fagen, now sole founding member after the death of Walter Becker, is the vocal grit in the oyster of Steely Dan’s sophisticated, frictionless grooves
September 2017
10 of the best
Missy Elliott – 10 of the best
Deerhoof review – playtime insurrection by powerpop punks
August 2017
The Last Poets review – godfathers of hip-hop deliver grit, wit and raging anthems
CW Stoneking review – wry revivalist makes party music for the present
July 2017
Horace Andy review – king of the dancehall still in fine, energetic voice
The reggae veteran has some of his eerieness smoothed out in a brisk and businesslike set – but his vibrato-laden voice remains spellbinding
June 2017
The Maccabees review – farewell gig creates powerful fan communion
10 of the best
Disco rock – 10 of the best
May 2017
Kate Tempest review – a fleeting, thrilling whirlwind of emotion
The poet/rapper/pop star packs a powerful musical punch as the indefinable chronicler of the age
April 2017
No room for nostalgia as Bob Dylan keeps show on the road
Singer who redefined rock’n’roll 50 years ago continues to confound expectations as tour brings him to London Palladium
March 2017
Warpaint review - shimmering dreampop toughens up live
The LA band are a good proposition live, especially dynamic drummer Stella Mozgawa. Though they sound decorative, it’s not twee or wispy
February 2017
Lady Leshurr review – ingenious freestyler combines mischief, wit and expert comic timing
The West Midlands rapper is a real original, irresistibly talented, making her own deft commentary on life
November 2016
Pixies review – muddy sounds with flashes of full-throttle brilliance
Paul Simon review – jaunty night of toe-tapping yearning
October 2016
PJ Harvey review – protest songs unleash magnetic, righteous drama
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September 2016
Acid Mothers Temple review – non-stop head-melting psychedelia
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Gene Clark – 10 of the best
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