Tim Butcher
Music Editor
Tim Butcher is a third year English student at Bristol University. His work experience includes various stints at magazines, newsletters and other unpaid positions. Hobbies include stand up comedy, guitar and private angst.
Recommended Events: April
April 2010
All the gigs worth seeing this month, including the likes of MC Lars, These New Puritans, and the irreducible Mos Def.
Stephen Lynch @ Hippodrome, Bristol
April 2010
Intuition Music takes a departure into musical comedy to check out US funnyman Stephen Lynch.
Gil Scott-Heron - I'm New Here
March 2010
A return to recorded music for the 'Godfather of Rap' that is as brilliant as it is bold.
Interview: The Miserable Rich
March 2010
Tim Butcher has a chat with the best darn purveyors of acoustic chamber-pop that Brighton has to offer.
Egyptian Hip Hop @ Start The Bus, Bristol
February 2010
Indie's latest torch bearers are an explosion of youthful fervor, and actually worth the hype that they've been allocated.
Animal Collective - Fall Be Kind EP
January 2010
Animal Collective don't set a foot wrong with their latest offering.
Nick Harper @ The Arts Center, Salisbury
January 2010
Tim Butcher catches a glimpse of a modern day virtuoso.
Johnny Foreigner @ The Louisiana, Bristol
December 2009
Johnny Foreigner keep on fighting the fight for good indie.
Them Crooked Vultures - Them Crooked Vultures
December 2009
A lesson in why we should never trust Supergroups.
Interview: Reverend and the Makers
December 2009
Tim Butcher sits down with Reverend Jon McClure to discuss the state of things
Julian Casablancas - Phrazes For The Young
November 2009
Tim Butcher finds The Strokes' frontman's debut solo effort a record of two minds.
Video Interview: Frank Turner
November 2009
We turn the cameras on Frank Turner prior to his performance at the Anson Rooms earlier this month.
A Place To Bury Strangers - Exploding Head
October 2009
The latest APTBS Album is a record full of confidence, control and above all - quality.
The Boxer Rebellion - Union
September 2009
The Boxer Rebellion's second album will make you love them or hate them.
Recommended Events: September Preview
September 2009
This month's pick of the litter in upcoming gigs, including the likes of Nodzzz, Roni Size, and The Maccabees.