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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by James Ball
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There are many ingredients to a good song. A catchy hook, an engaging chorus, a potential sing-along, great musicianship and thought provoking lyricism. Let me get the record straight here in the opening paragraph so this doesn't come as a huge surprise to anyone by the time they reach the end, and that is that Start a Fire doesn't really have any of these things in any real abundance.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by James Ball
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Alphabet Backwards, the Oxford based bubblegum rock group have been gaining a lot of exposure in the local area for the past few years and they have slowly, but surely, risen up to the upper echelons of Oxfords local scene to the point where people from outside the dreaming spires have started to sit up and take notice.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Following on from yesterday’s story, two Leicester men were arrested and charged with the online theft of 50,000 files from Sony Music – including the entire Michael Jackson back-catalogue.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Singer, songwriter and producer Labrinth has today released an sample clip of his debut album 'Electronic Earth', allowing fans a sneak peek of all ten tracks online now. 'Electronic Earth' is set for release on 19th March and is to feature appearances from both rapper Tinie Tempah and singer Emeli Sandé.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Adam Lazarra, frontman of Taking Back Sunday, had his leg crushed by a falling tree on the weekend – breaking it ahead of their headline slots at this May’s double-header punk festival Slam Dunk.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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15-year-old singer/songwriter, Birdy (AKA Jasmine Van den Bogaerde) has unveiled details of her debut headline gig. She will play The Tabernacle in London on Thursday 12th April with tickets going onsale this coming Friday 9th March.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Modfather Paul Weller has confessed to The Times that he once had a serious drinking problem and ‘thinks he is an alcoholic’ – adding that his drinking was ‘killing him’.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Looking set to be one of the big names of the year, Dry the River will be headlining the next Energy Sessions hosted by Time Out Live, at London's Garage, sponsored by Relentless Energy Drink on April 15th 2012.
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New Videos
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Having been confirmed last night as a headline act at this Summer's Latitude Festival, Paul Weller has today released a video 'for 'Dragonfly'. 'Dragonfly' is taken from his forthcoming album 'Sonik Kicks', check out the new video below.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Welsh metallers Revoker are set to kick-off their UK tour with the mighty Chimaira this week, with the first date on Thursday 8th March in Glasgow. The band have been busy in the lead up to the tour working on various projects, one of which being the new lyric video for the track 'Born To Be An Outlaw' (check it out below).
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Californian rap collective Odd Future have released a brand new track from their forthcoming mixtape ‘OF Tapes Vol 2’, the second song to come from an album which is set to hit shelves later this month.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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One Way, a group of talented young musicians, have made it through to the regional finals of this year's 'Live And Unsigned' competition where they'll be competing against some of the most talented bands and artists in the country all in a bid to make it to the final at London's O2 Arena and possibly a £10,000 cash prize as well as performances at some UK festivals.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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80s post-punk rockers New Model Army have decided to part ways with their bassist of 22 years just a day after the band were announced to play at this year’s Sonisphere Festival – meaning that frontman Justin Sullivan and co. are now holding mass public auditions to find themselves a new member.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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New Jersey rockers The Gaslight Anthem have confirmed details of a show at London's KOKO for Monday 11th June.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Radiohead have this morning confirmed three October UK arena shows, as part of thier 2012 world tour. The three shows will take place at Manchester's MEN Arena and London's O2 Arena.
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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Sonisphere Knebworth has announced a further eleven acts for its 2012 event. Please click HERE for the full Sonisphere Knebworth 2012 line-up so far.
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Monday, 05 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Having marked their return with the release of the four track ‘Down In The Valley’ EP in February, HAL have announced the release of the follow up to 2005’s acclaimed eponymous debut with ‘The Time The Hour’ on April 16th.
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Monday, 05 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Pure Love, Frank Carter and Jim Carroll, announce today they will play a headline show at London’s Scala on the 29th May. Pure Love Tickets go on general sale on Wednesday 7th March. Click Here to Compare & Buy Pure Love Tickets
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Monday, 05 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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A strong performance in last week's buzzchart saw South London band Adelaide progress through to the final rounds. As the sixth band to do so, Adelaide got their chance to earn public support after their Bedroom Jam went live at 5pm today at www.redbullbedroomjam.com.
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Monday, 05 March 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Latitude Festival organisers have revealed who will be headlining the 7th edition of the festival, which takes place this Summer between Thursday 12th July and Sunday 15th July at Henham Park Estate, Suffolk.
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