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Music Reviews
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by James Ball
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This track by Manchester (even though two of them started life in London) newcomers City Reign is pretty good if slightly unspectacular. It has all the ingredients to break it above being average into definite “good” territory, including a stabby punchy guitar, insightful lyrics, a long “whoooaaaaaahhh” section and some drum fill that make you worry for Sam Jones’ arms as he crashes with utter devotion, especially towards the end of this track. It’s got that bratty sound that Dive Dive have managed to perfect over recent years, while still tipping their caps at arguably Manchesters biggest export, Oasis.
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Music Reviews
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by James Ball
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I had strong hopes for Innerpartysystem. They liked to sit on the fragile fence between dance and metal when releasing debut single 'Don’t Stop' a few years ago, and I loved every single second of it. It was intense, lyrically strong and able to get feet tapping and pulses racing. It would have been acceptable to listen to at Download and equally so at Global Gathering. It was a genre-breaker.
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Interviews
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by James Ball
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Stereoboard catch up with Get Cape Wear Cape Fly frontman, Sam Duckworth, just a couple of hours before he’s due to take the stage for one of only a handful of solo gigs announced in support of his debut solo LP, 'The Mannequin'. He approaches, eager to chat about the new record, amongst a number of other topics our interviewer decides to throw at him. This is what transpired:
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Live Reviews
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by James Ball
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If you are in any way politically charged and love the Conservative Party in ways you can only love your mother (which, for the record, you are entitled to and this isn’t a politically charged review), then this gig probably wasn’t for you. Not for the quality of Sam Duckworth's excellent solo material, but more for the support acts protest songs intertwined with charming folk ditties. Most people in the Lexington watching this concert take place either didn’t care that their political stance was in question, or supported the messages going on, but this gig tonight, despite being very acoustic by nature, felt more like a rallying cry outlining the fact that democracy and free speech are still important.
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Music News
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Chicago metalheads Disturbed have announced that they are on an indefinite hiatus as of 2011 – and have blamed the ‘collapsing’ music industry for their decision to take a break.
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Music News
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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American supergroup Velvet Revolver could be reuniting in the coming future after departed frontman Scott Weiland claimed he had “patched things up” with the band.
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Alice Cooper releases the hugely anticipated new album “Welcome 2 My Nightmare” this year via Universal Music Group.
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Olly Murs has revealed that he fears being dropped by Simon Cowell’s record label Syco. The former ‘X Factor’ contestant has found relative success in the charts with his self-titled debut LP last year, however Murs has claimed that he feels less than secure about his position on the Syco roster.
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Returning rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers put on a surprise performance in LA on the weekend, where they filmed the music video to their latest single ‘The Adventures of Raindance Maggie’.
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Kerrang! award winners for Best British Band, You Me At Six are to release their eagerly anticipated third album ‘Sinners Never Sleep' on October 3rd. ‘Sinners Never Sleep’ follows their 2010 Top 5 hit album ‘Hold Me Down’.
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Tour News
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Treetop Flyers release their new single ‘It’s About Time' on 18th September, and will mark the release with a single launch party at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen on Tuesday, 19th September.
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Kentucky quintet, My Morning Jacket, have announced a short November UK tour.
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Live Reviews
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Owen Sheppard
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Surrey is a county rarely associated with the popular music scene. Despite the decades gone by, The Jam are still the highest boasting point that this South Eastern county has to argue with. And despite being the home of the nationally recognized Guildfest, tonight’s venue The Boileroom, with only a couple hundred capacity, is the largest in terms of a real music venue that this city has to offer. You can imagine then, the buzz that surrounds this event as for a second night in a row, this cozy, intimate venue braces itself for a show from one of Britain’s most hyped and popular artists of the year.
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Live Reviews
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Ben Bland
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Whatever you may have heard about the sound quality for gigs at Alexandra Palace, expel it from your mind because the almost certain negativity of such thoughts can now be banished...at least while ATP are in town. Some hard work has been put into ensuring that festival goers are treated to a Great Hall that, for a change, allows bands to sound their very best. With a weekend of quality music chosen by ATP and special curators Portishead, the “I’ll be Your Mirror” festival is located at one of London’s most charming venues and comes with a line-up that those with an eclectic taste will find truly delightful.
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Tour News
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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London-based alternative rockers Bush have scheduled a trio of dates in London, to come after the release of their fifth studio album.
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Music News
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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As Hevy festival approaches and the Red Bull Bedroom Jam season comes to a close, it's nearly time to decide who is crowned 2011's champion. On Monday 22nd August at 5pm three of the Festival Tour bands will join special guest headliners, The Blackout in a live final broadcast on www.redbullbedroomjam.com to decide the victor.
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Breathe Carolina have announced they will be bringing their mix of hardcore guts and pop glory to the UK in September.
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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London-based production duo Nero will play a small number of headline shows this October, as well as making a performance at the Warehouse project alongside a number of big names.
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Maverick Sabre has revealed he will embark on a UK tour this Autumn, announcing dates for October.
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Monday, 01 August 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ has made a return to the top of the UK albums chart just eight days after the soul singer passed away. Her second LP has returned to Number One, the place which it occupied shortly after its initial release almost five years ago.
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