Author Profile: Dan Nelson

Articles by Dan Nelson
Kyla La Grange ? Ashes (Ioki/Sony)
While other singers appear to hide behind ?big? production, Kyla as a songwriter is an alluring prospect
Artists: Kyla La Grange
Viva Brother ? Famous First Words (Geffen)
Britpop belongs in the past and on the evidence of this misguided rehash, that?s where it belongs.
Artists: Viva Brother
The History of Apple Pie ? You?re so Cool (Roundtable)
It?s a catchy love song that could soundtrack any future teen comedy but which also wears it?s lo fi credibility proudly on its sleeve.
Artists: The History of Apple Pie
Gang Gang Dance ? Eye Contact (4AD)
It?s almost like taking a rocket trip around world music, but Gang Gang Dance inject enough musical ambition to make this journey sound edgy
Artists: Gang Gang Dance
ANR ? Stay Kids (Something In Construction)
A number of the tracks on this album are short sharp bursts of energy with enough ideas within them to make them sound like mini epics
Artists: ANR
Jamie Woon ? Mirrorwriting (Polydor/Candent)
What makes Jamie Woon stand out from the competition, bar his captivating soulful vocals, is the human touch that he brings to proceedings.
Artists: Burial, Jamie Woon
Chapel Club ? Palace (Loog/Polydor) 31/01/2011
It seems like Chapel Club are undeniably talented and adept at creating interesting tapestries of sound, yet they just fall short of greatness
Artists: Chapel Club
A Christmas Gift For You From Moshi Moshi – Various
It turns out to be a great gamble all round as not only does this album standout as a record to soundtrack your Christmas festivities but you also get to hear from some new talent in the process.
Artists: Moshi Moshi, Slow Club
Quenched Unsigned ? No Right to Be Here ? FAC251, Manchester 4/12/2010
Its unusual to have epic indie, electro blues and 60s influenced melodic indie on the same bill, but that?s just what?s to come tonight
Artists: I Am Austin
Delphic @ The Warehouse Project, Manchester 30/10/2010
A blistering homecoming set from Delphic and another notch on their rise to stardom.
Artists: Delphic, Fenech Soler, The Whip