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Music Reviews
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by James Ball
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It’s always nice to allow a little Americana into your living room. Danny and the Champions of the World, despite being mostly London based, are not releasing music synonymous with our shores, but that’s ok, I can forgive them for that since this offering, 'Hearts and Arrows', happens to be very good.
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Music Reviews
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by James Ball
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The first line claims that Guineafowl “form in our circles to discuss things with purpose, issues to address. problems and their mess. Kids can dance, dance, dance, dance, dance…” which, unlike anything I’ve ever heard, sets the scene for this wonderful five-track more than anything I’ve heard all year. To say that opener 'In Our Circles' sounds big would normally be a lazy and uninspired way of describing it, especially since us reviewer types often to cram as many ridiculous similes in an review as possible, but there is no sound bigger. It’s like walking through ultra-flat Norfolk and smacking straight into the BT tower (whoops, there is a simile after all). Soaring synths dissect some absolutely shuddering bass drum with more melody crammed in than this years Apprentice. Yup. Guineafowl aren’t here to make things boring. They’re here to shake up the “arena rock” sound that Coldplay, Elbow and Snow Patrol have been the kings of and make it something entirely new and exciting.
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Live Reviews
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Emma Newlyn
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Canadian band Braids describe themselves as ‘textural, groove based, aggressive pop’ and have already attracted a lot of well–deserved attention in their short time in the limelight. The four piece have been voted ‘band of the week’, and ‘band to watch out for’ in multiple respectable online and physical magazines, as well as receiving very positive reviews from the likes of the Guardian and the New York Times.
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Tour News
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Hawaii-born pop sensation, Bruno Mars has revealed that he will release his new single ‘Marry You’ on August 22nd. In addition, he has also revealed further UK dates that’ll take place this autumn.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Following on from their collaborative album release earlier this year, Alison Krauss and Union Station have announced a handful of rare shows scheduled for this November.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Reading band Pete & The Pirates have announced an Autumn UK Tour.
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Music News
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Denmark’s Lucy Love unleashes her music on the UK on August 8th with her debut British single ‘Thunder’, taken from the upcoming album ‘Kilo’ on her own Superbillion Records.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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The Wanted have revealed that they attended a “songwriting camp” in order to learn how to craft their own material for their upcoming album. The band, who will release their new single ‘Glad You Came’ later this week, went on to claim that the new LP will “surprise a lot of people”.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Zooey Deschanel, lead singer of LA duo She And Him has hit back at a reporter who alleged that she made negative comments about the downtown area of Los Angeles. Patt Morrison, a reporter for the LA Times also went on to brand Deschanel a “snobby cow”.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Hailing from Essex, Morning Parade, one of the most hotly-tipped bands for 2011, have announced UK live dates for September.
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New Videos
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by James Conlon
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Dave Grohl threw a fan out of Foo Fighter’s show at London Roundhouse on Monday after the individual started a fight during one of the band’s songs. Footage of the incident has now appeared online, which you can watch below.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Serial ticket scammers Terry Shepherd and Alan Scott were jailed for 15 years collectively yesterday after their long run of fraudulently selling tickets to people all over the world ended.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Uriah Heep, one of the UK's most popular hard-rocking, progressive heavy metal exports, have announced a tour for December.
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Competitions
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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After storming the world for nearly 40 years and taking their very special brand of heavy metal to all four corners of the planet, Judas Priest, one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, have announced their final world tour and you could be in with a chance of seeing them live in Bournemouth on the last night of the tour! Check out the details of our brand new competition below.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Global corporation Microsoft has denied reports that it would be creating a music entertainment service following stories in the press earlier this week claiming that it would combine with Zune to allow music streaming.
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Live Reviews
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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“SEEEK & DESTROOOOY” was the call I heard from one excited fan whilst trundling my gear across one of the many camp-sites at last weekend's Sonisphere Knebworth. This weekend was always going to be something special following the announcement that Metal's Big 4; Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica were booked to co-headline the Friday night of the festival. Of course, lets not forget Saturday night headliners Biffy Clyro and the much-hyped Sunday night reunion of Slipknot. Their first UK performance since the death of bassist Paul Gray. However, the Friday night was all about Metal's heavyweights and what an unforgettable few hours it was.
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Tour News
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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American rock supergroup Van Halen are preparing a UK tour for early 2012, to coincide with what will be their 11th studio album.
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New Videos
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Wonderland released their debut self-titled album 'Wonderland' on the 6th June and it debuted straight into the Top 10, finishing the week at 8 and selling over 15,000 copies. The achievement meant that the album was the highest debut from a girlband in 9.5 years since Girls Aloud stormed the charts with their first album.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Aloe Blacc has followed-up the success of his recent crossover single, 'I Need A Dollar', with the announcement of an extensive UK headline tour this winter.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Legendary LA rockers Jane’s Addiction have announced a show at London's Koko for Tuesday 30th August. The KOKO show will follow the band's headline performance on the NME/Radio 1 Stage at the Reading and Leeds Festival.
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