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The full archive lives here: music journalism, travel writing, cultural essays, and whatever else seemed worth wondering about and putting into words.

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June 14, 2026

"I Guess Time Just Makes Fools Of Us All" - Father John Misty, live at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London (June 2026)

June 14, 2026/ Kurt
"I Guess Time Just Makes Fools Of Us All" - Father John Misty, live at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London (June 2026)

Writer Kurt Duvel finally catches Father John Misty live in London, as Josh Tillman turns a cancelled festival slot into a generous, theatrical 22-song audience with the many moods of Misty.

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Music, Live Reviews, Things
indie rock, london, indie folk, father john misty, josh tillman
May 23, 2026

"No Empty Chairs Here" - Ratboys, live at The Garage, London (May 2026)

May 23, 2026/ Kurt
"No Empty Chairs Here" - Ratboys, live at The Garage, London (May 2026)

Writer Kurt Duvel catches Chicago indie-rock shapeshifters Ratboys turn the therapy-shaped ache of Singin’ To An Empty Chair into full-room release at The Garage, London.

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May 23, 2026/ Kurt/ Comment
Music, Live Reviews, Things
indie pop, indie rock, london, ratboys, alt-country, sunday mourners, former champ, post punk
October 29, 2025

“Thousands Of Days Are Gone, And Now I’m In It” - Haim, live at The O2, London (October 2025)

October 29, 2025/ Kurt
“Thousands Of Days Are Gone, And Now I’m In It” - Haim, live at The O2, London (October 2025)

Writer Kurt Duvel captures the sisterly synergy of Haim’s ‘I Quit’ tour at The O2 Arena in London for a night where looseness met lightning, and lucky stars finally aligned as he saw the indie-pop band live for the first time.

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October 29, 2025/ Kurt/ Comment
Music, Live Reviews, Things
haim, indie pop, indie rock, london
June 08, 2025

"Veel Vloeke En Verse" - Fokofpolisiekar, live at O2 Academy Islington, London (June 2025)

June 08, 2025/ Kurt
"Veel Vloeke En Verse" - Fokofpolisiekar, live at O2 Academy Islington, London (June 2025)

Writer Kurt Duvel recounts Fokofpolisiekar’s riotous return to the UK, tracing Afrikaans taal and timeless tunes from the proudly South African punks.

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Things, Live Reviews, Music
south africa, fokofpolisiekar, punk rock, alternative rock, london
May 17, 2025

"Meet Me At The Reservoir" - PUP and Illuminati Hotties, live at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London (May 2025)

May 17, 2025/ Kurt
"Meet Me At The Reservoir" - PUP and Illuminati Hotties, live at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London (May 2025)

Writer Kurt Duvel recaps a raucous punk double-header by PUP and Illuminati Hotties in London, where cathartic chaos, communal choruses, and one big 'Reservoir' rendition proved that misery loves musical company.

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Music, Live Reviews, Things, Musings
punk rock, pup, illuminati hotties, london, power pop, pop punk
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