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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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It may be warming up for spring, but rock legend Ozzy Osbourne is calling in a blizzard for the 30th of May as he re-releases quadruple platinum solo album ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ in celebration of the album’s 30th anniversary – as well as follow-up album ‘Diary of a Madman’.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Pop diva Rihanna is set to feature on an album and single with the original pop and soul diva – Beyoncé.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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Metal mega-stars Megadeth are remastering their 1986 platinum album ‘Peace Sells... But who’s Buying?’- which will feature notes from Metallica’s Lars Ulrich.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Elliott Batte
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On June 17th, Germany’s most iconic dance label Peppermint Jam releases ‘The Jam Files,’ a very special anniversary compilation celebrating 18 years of seminal house anthems.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Canadian outfit Brasstronaut are to release their beautiful single ‘Hearts Trompet’ on the 9th of May and have announced a string of dates to coincide with it. It’s a beautiful uplifting genre-bending single which infuses pop, electronica, klezmer and jazz. It showcases their determination and sheer talent. The track won the 2010 ECHO songwriting prize beating artists such as Besnard Lakes, Caribou and Crystal Castles.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Shit Robot premiered his 'Shit Robot Show' at London's Fabric last month before heading out to the US for a round of shows, which culminated with supporting dates on LCD Soundsystem’s final run of shows in NYC.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Moby has this morning unveiled the video for his brand new single 'The Day' (out 9th May). Featuring Heather Graham, it's the first single from his forthcoming new album 'Destroyed', which is released on the 16th May via his own label Little Idiot. Check out the video below.
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Tour News
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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British singer-songwriter, composer, producer and an accomplished musician Sami Yusuf has announced a show at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Wednesday 1st June as part of his Wherever You Are Tour.
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Music Reviews
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by James Ball
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There are a few tips to making a great song:
One: you need a killer hook.
Two: you need a memorable chorus.
Three: you need clever, thought-provoking lyrics.
Four: More cowbell.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Emma Newlyn
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The LA sound? Yes. The Seattle sound? Yes. The Devon sound? Well that’s possibly not one many people are used to hearing, however Metronomy aim to change that with their third album ‘The English Riviera’. Using the resort’s name and logo for this new release, the band have attempted to create an album that gives Devon it’s own sound, because apparently, ‘at the moment it’s crap’.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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There aren’t too many artists out there that have released two albums, worked with people from bands as well-known as Bright Eyes and Mumford & Sons and toured with a list of equally renowned artists - all by the time they reach the age of 20. Even fewer have done it with the precision and awe-inspiring manner of Hammersmith’s Alessi Laurent-Marke – aka Alessi’s Ark. Two years after the release of her debut album ‘Notes from the Treehouse’ (which was produced by Bright Eyes’ Mike Mogis) and Alessi is back with her second LP ‘Time Travel’.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Rob Sleigh
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Since cutting their teeth on first album ‘Cutting Our Teeth’, Essex post-hardcore quintet We Are The Ocean have wasted little time in making their big return for second outing ‘Go Now And Live’. A mere one year on from their debut and the band are back with album number two. A quick follow-up maybe, but certainly no less satisfying.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Patrick Gormley
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Initially formed in 2005 in Americas mid west, post rock outfit Giants have never relented in doing things their way. Their self titled first EP recorded on a shoestring in Cedar Falls, Iowa was originally intended to have vocals, but when the band heard the instrumental tracks they felt their music was strong enough on its own merit and left the vocals out. The band hand burned three hundred CD-R’s of the EP and sold out of them after just their first two shows. This was the end of the EP until now.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Rhys Morgan
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I had owned Jamie Woon’s debut, 'Mirrowriting', a matter of hours and had listened to it only twice, when it became the ignition of an argument between a close friend and I. Not only did I passingly use the term ‘post-dub’ (which on refelection was slightly stupid, as it shows that The NME may actually have an effect on my life. And no one wants that do they?), I also compared Woon to namesake Blake. Apparently this was a most heinous of crimes. Sure, the comparison is an obvious one, but its apparentness does not make it void.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Ben Bland
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Stereoboard catches up with one of Britain’s finest bands, Crippled Black Phoenix, speaking to their guitar wielding duo of chief songwriter Justin Greaves and Karl Demata to talk about the band’s ambitions for the future, their expansive sound and life on the road.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by James Ball
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When your first ever UK date isn’t in some seedy pub somewhere in Camden, or in your best friends back garden, or at a birthday party, but in the official London residence of the Finnish Ambassador, you know you’ve got one hell of a career in front of you. This album, Osmo's second, but first released in this country, is described as a “cool slice of soulful pop”, which I have to disagree with to an extent. That description gives you the impression that the album’s going to sound like twelve different versions of Adele's ‘Rolling in the Deep’ (which, I must add, is an utterly ace song) but that isn’t quite the case. I would describe the general taste as a cross between swing, jazz, funk with a hint of a Latin influence all mixed together with a radio-friendly pop icing on top. This is inoffensive jolly nonchalance that gets parts of it right, and parts of it way off the mark.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Brad Norris
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Sold out Take That Ticket prices have dropped significantly over the past few weeks, and now with just 5 weeks to go before the Take That Progress 2011 tour gets under way, with a 3 night stint at Sunderland FC's Stadium of Light on Friday May 27th, ticket prices have dropped below face value of £55.00.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Antwan Andre Patton a.k.a Big Boi has announced a UK show at London's Heaven in June.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Using a winning formula of impeccable musicianship matched with a spectacular sound and lights show, and animations , The Classic Rock Show presents two and a half hours of classic rock’s best moments.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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Supercharged back-to-basics fifties rock'n'rollers Jim Jones Revue are to play London's O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in October.
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