Articles by Oliver Elliott
Oliver has written 18 articles for Nouse
Music Journalism
By Oliver Elliott — June 19, 2008
Elvis Costello once famously quipped, “Writing about music is like dancing about architecture – it’s a really stupid thing to want to do.”
Black music and American politics
By Oliver Elliott — June 9, 2008
It seems that the United States may be on the verge of electing its first black president. A slew of minor and major celebrities from the music world certainly hope so.
Black Music and American Politics
By Oliver Elliott — May 28, 2008
From indie giants The Arcade Fire and Wilco to that archduke of narcissism, Morrissey, much of alternative rock has declared its support for Barack Obama. He has also unsurprisingly captured the hearts and minds of many in the hip hop and R&B community including such luminaries as Will Smith, Ne-Yo and Usher.
Saul Williams
By Oliver Elliott — May 28, 2008
Artist: Saul Williams Venue: Leeds Hi-Fi Club Date: 23/05/08 Rating: * * * * * Continuing a theme from the opposite page, Saul Williams is an artist very much in debt to the legacy of Gil-Scott Heron. Like him, Williams is, at heart, a poet- and his lyrical delivery is much in the same vein [...]
Portishead – Wolverhampton Civic
By Oliver Elliott — May 15, 2008
Portishead have faced a greater challenge than most in their return to the world of music because the ‘trip hop’ movement that they had helped define has since met its demise.
iLIKETRAins – Fibbers
By Oliver Elliott — May 15, 2008
Despite putting their all into this gig, iLiKETRAiNS were clearly bemused by the quietness of their Fibbers audience.
Mystery Jets Play JJ’s
By Oliver Elliott — March 13, 2008
Firstly, I have to admit a little bias when it comes to reviewing University Radio York’s latest incarnation of its Transformer music nights, since I was involved in its organisation. Directly seeing and influencing how an event such as this takes shape is a fascinating experience.
On The Up
By Oliver Elliott — March 13, 2008
Mice Parade If you’re a fan of ambient indie rock, Fat Cat Records has probably brought a lot of good music into your world. The Brighton based record label has propelled the likes of Sigur Rós, Múm and Animal Collective into the (alternative) public consciousness. The label’s full roster of bands is certainly worth checking [...]
In-Depth
By Oliver Elliott — February 22, 2008
The music industry has to come to terms with the idea that things will have to radically change in the future and this may even mean accepting that recorded music as a commercial product is doomed.
Idioteque
By Oliver Elliott — February 22, 2008
Following a highly successful electro night last term, the Idioteque team took things up another notch by inviting several members of London-based hip-hop group Foreign Beggars to headline a hip hop/dub night.
2007: The Year In Music
By Oliver Elliott — January 16, 2008
Radiohead changed the course of human history – Or so it was claimed in some quarters. Their novel album release method certainly started a debate but it remains to be seen whether it was anything more than a gimmick.
Patrick Wolf: Empire, Shepards Bush
By Oliver Elliott — January 16, 2008
Location:Empire, Shepards Bush
Rating: * * * *
The relationship between Patrick Wolf’s music and his live performance is an interesting one. He has concocted a powerful stage persona.
Beirut: Leeds Irish Centre
By Oliver Elliott and Stephen Mitchell — November 23, 2007
Beirut are far more at home than one would expect within these dignified yet staid surroundings.
Les Savy Fav – Let’s Stay Friends
By Oliver Elliott — October 11, 2007
It is a recurring problem with reviews of ‘alternative’ bands that only those with an intimate knowledge of the genre will be able to really understand the review.
Maximo Park, Leeds University Union
By Oliver Elliott — March 6, 2007
[rating: 4]
Show: Maximo Park
Venue: Leeds University Union
Date: 24/04/07
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