Ed Lea
Writer
Ed Lea is currently in his second year at Bristol University studying music, hoping to follow in the footsteps of his American idols like Ray Charles and BB King. Claimed by his school yearbook to be remembered for producing “the most bizarre range of noises used to replace emotions”, Ed is known, amongst other things, for his bad dancing and obsession with cereal.
Hot Chip @ O2 Academy, Bristol
March 2010
Hot Chip remind us just why they're currently at the height of their popularity.
Cult Classic: Van Morrison - His Band and the Street Choir
March 2010
Ed Lea reassesses one of Van Morrison's works that has been undeservedly neglected - even by Van the Man himself
Beach House - Teen Dream
February 2010
An early contender for album of the decade? Ed Lea certainly thinks so.
The Wave Pictures @ Thekla, Bristol
November 2009
Looks can be deceiving - this unassuming-looking indie three piece are a treat in disguise
Tubelord - Our First American Friends
November 2009
With bags full of energy, Tubelord provide a musical rollercoaster ride of highs and lows.
The Maccabees @ O2 Academy, Bristol
October 2009
The Maccabees show us what good, honest indie is all about.
Zero 7 @ Colston Hall, Bristol
October 2009
Ed Lea is both enthralled and put to sleep by the mesmeric duo.
Musical Apocalypse Now
November 2009
Ed Lea ponders: has the concept of creating new music just become an exercise in avoiding what has gone before?