Rory Sanger

Rory has written 15 articles for York Vision.

The Howl and the Hum: Minster Gig, a Defence of Guitars, and New Music

Rory Sanger speaks to The Howl and the Hum frontman Sam Griffiths ahead of their live show in the York Minster.

Music 3 years ago

The Howl and the Hum announce York Minster live show

The alternative quartet will perform at the historic York Minster in a one-off livestream show

Music 3 years ago

An Alternative Collection of Love Songs for a Very Different Valentine’s Day

The music canon is filled with countless exquisite love songs which never reach our ears.

Music 3 years ago

Arctic Monkeys – Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not 15th Anniversary Review

The Sheffield indie rock band's debut album, which captured the ethos of the noughties, has now aged gracefully to classic status

Music 3 years ago

Vulfpeck – The Joy of Music, The Job of Real Estate Review

For a band with such a remarkably authentic sound and musical philosophy, Vulfpeck's latest album is a mixed bag

Music 3 years ago

An Introduction to Home Recording on a Student Budget

Lockdown 2.0 is a great opportunity to start producing your own music, at home, on the cheap.

Music 3 years ago

Review: The Trial of the Chicago 7

Aaron Sorkin’s compelling courtroom drama captures the turmoil of 1960s counterculture, and strikes a chord with our times

Screen 3 years ago

Moon Boots – Pure Moons Vol. 2 Review

Sixteen minutes of melodic house with a lunar concept

Music 4 years ago

John Lennon at 80

My picks for the top 15 greatest songs penned by the iconic Beatle

Music 4 years ago

Nick holds not-a-real-guitar in front of V-Bar V

Live and Kicking: The Best York Venues

York is a wonderful city to live in, and its eclectic live music scene is indicative of its undeniable charm.

Music 4 years ago

Remembering Jimi Hendrix 50 Years On, In 4 Exceptional Tracks

Saturday 18th September marks the 50th anniversary of the untimely death of legendary guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, who died of a drug overdose at his apartment in the London borough of Kensington, aged […]

Music 4 years ago

Bastille Prodigy talks new EP, French Jazz, and Spotify ‘Playlisting’

It turns out that Ulysses Wells is his real birth name and not a nod to Greek mythology. However, his first impression left no doubt that this man was any less prestigious […]

Music 4 years ago

The Financial Struggle of Aspiring Musicians in the Age of Streaming

The business model of the world’s largest streaming service, Spotify, has long been criticised for underpaying musicians, and the stats make it clear that only major-label artists with a sustained following can […]

Music 4 years ago

Celebrating Independent Record Stores with Limited-Edition Vinyl Releases

Modern times have seen something of a vinyl renaissance. The trend of listening to music in its most tangible format has been nostalgic for older generations, and a fresh experience for young […]

Music 4 years ago

Human Contact: “We Need More of This Kind of Album”

The York-based 'miserable disco' band The Howl and the Hum have hit it out of the park with their latest album

Music 4 years ago