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Alex Daniel

Alex Daniel


A Taste of Freakout Honey

Alex Daniel samples the nectar of young local psych outfit Freakout Honey, or ‘the artists formerly known as The Boris Johnson Massacre’

Mental Health in the Music Industry: A Matter of Life and Death?

Like the chicken and the egg, the music and the misery continue their endless cycle. Alex Daniel thinks it’s time for change

The destruction of Palmyra is a very human tragedy

Alex Daniel argues for humanity’s sake, that we shouldn’t underestimate the tragedy of IS destroying an ancient city and the heritage it represents

Will Murdoch pollute National Geographic?

With the Murdoch media empire investing in National Geographic, Alex Daniel critically assesses whether it spells the beginning of the end for the prestigious magazine.

Ivy Church: Providing students with a friendly face

When you feel like you have nowhere left to turn, Ivy Church is there to help

Live: La Roux

La Roux is still making catchy, melodic and entertaining electro-pop and she still has a majestic ginger quiff

Album: The Flaming Lips – With A Little Help From My Fwends

Wayne Coyne and co. take on a musical leviathan with mixed results

Live: Jonny Greenwood and the London Contemporary Orchestra

Blown away by the level of emotion and innovation, Alex Daniel reports on Jonny Greenwood’s collaboration with the London Contemporary Orchestra

Album: Alt-J – This Is All Yours

This Is All Yours does enough to silence the doubters, says Alex Daniel

Live: Emily Wells

Wells’ smooth use of loop pads and pedals and her ability on a multitude of instruments was impressive