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Marc Robillard - Left London (Album Review)
'Left London' is the much anticipated follow up to Marc Robillard's debut EP 'Paper Airplanes' (2005). Released on March 29th and inspired by his time living in England, this stunning album includes 13 honest, intimate tunes that are bound to tug at your heartstrings.
Written by: Elin Sutton | Date: Monday, 14 March 2011
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Natasha Bedingfield - Strip Me (Album Review)
Natasha became an instant star and role model to thousands of young girls, including myself, when she first released her album 'Unwritten', which, deservingly reached number one in the UK album charts in 2004. After the success of her singles 'Unwritten', 'Single' and the beautifully boho 'These Words', she was all set to show the world what else she could do.
Written by: Sophie Monk | Date: Thursday, 10 March 2011
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Surface Of Atlantic - A Frame Per Season (Album Review)
French philosopher Blaise Pascal once noted that, “beauty is a harmonious relation between something in our nature and the quality of the object which delights us”. So if monsieur Pascal is to be believed, Surface of Atlantic's delightful second record 'A Frame Per Season' is indeed a work of beauty.
Written by: Patrick Gormley | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011
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The Chapman Family - Burn Your Town (Album Review)
Anticipation! Hype! Both serial rapists of the hopes and dreams of so many fledgling bands. Countless bands get brushed aside because of the fleeting reviews of their debut albums. But things may be different for The Chapman Family. In all honesty I had heard little of their music until writing this review. I had heard their name thrown around in conversations with a few of my musically enlightened acquaintances but that was about the long and short of it.
Written by: Rhys Morgan | Date: Wednesday, 09 March 2011
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Emily Baker - House Of Cards (Album Review)
'House of Cards' is the debut album by Arts Foundation Songwriting award winner by Emily Baker. It doesn’t take particularly long for such an accolade to reveal itself.
Written by: Jonny Rimmer | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011
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Funeral For A Friend - Welcome Home Armageddon (Album Review)
Releasing their EP ‘The Young and Defenceless’ at the tail end of 2010 was a chance for Funeral for a Friend to show the fans where they were currently heading musically. Now, their latest release ‘Welcome Home Armageddon’ is the chance to fully showcase the rejuvenated Welsh rockers and catapult them back on top form.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011
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Gruff Rhys - Hotel Shampoo (Album Review)
Gruff Rhys is no newcomer to the Welsh music scene. At 42 years old, he's had more than a few hits with the Super Furries, Ffa Coffi Pawb and numerous solo numbers. 'Hotel Shampoo' is no different, his third solo album that was released on February 14th.
Written by: Elin Sutton | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011
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Rosie Doonan - Lay Your Love (Single Review)
With folk music enjoying a fruitful revival thanks to the likes of Mumford and Sons and Laura Marling, it seems that the door is open for new talent to rise up and get some well deserved exposure.
Written by: Hayley Taylor | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011
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Long Distance Calling – Long Distance Calling (Album Review)
When it comes to rock music of any description, most of us are probably more likely to opt for a band with a singer over one of their instrumental counterparts. Supposedly, it's preferable to have a bit of a good old sing-song when you're at a gig or maybe it's just the presence of a frontman that helps to hold things together. It's probably also fair to say that, apart from the odd few exceptions like Mogwai for example, there aren't too many instrumental groups about that have actually had their fair share of success. But anyway, one of the latest bands attempting to buck the “lead singer” trend is German five-piece Long Distance Calling. Like the aforementioned Scottish post-rockers, LDC depend on powerful and enchanting guitar music in the absence of any vocals. However, unlike Mogwai, Long Distance Calling are being careful to steer clear of the term “post-rock”, preferring the much more direct genre description of “instrumental rock”. Probably to avoid the lazy pigeon-holing that is far too often associated with bands that don't have a singer. Fair enough.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 08 March 2011
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The Chapman Family – Burn Your Town (Album Review)
If you've happened to stumble across this Stockton-on-Tees quartet over the past five years, you may be pleased – or not so pleased – to hear that they have finally got around to finishing and releasing their debut album. And it has indeed been a long wait – or a reasonably long wait at the very least. Some of you may have already noticed that two of the band's singles that have previously been taken from this album were released two whole years ago. One of the tracks in question, entitled 'Kids' – yes, another song called 'Kids' – even gained the group some minor success, receiving a fairly significant amount of airplay. Since then, the band have made a few festival appearances, done at least one major headlining tour and performed on the NME Radar Tour. Here they are, two years later and the all-important question is... what's the score? Is 'Burn Your Town' worth the wait? Well, the short answer is... yes. Pretty much.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 07 March 2011
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The Blackout - Hope (Album Review)
Described as “the preserve of the foolish and the brave, the light at the end of the tunnel and the ball and chain that leaves reality inescapable”, The Blackout already have a lot to live up to just from a one-line summary of their third full studio release ‘Hope'.
Written by: Heather McDaid | Date: Monday, 07 March 2011
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Sucioperro - The Heart String & How to Pull It (Album Review)
My Heart String & How to Pull It
Sucioperro have always put emotion into their songs. Indeed, they are one of a number of current Scottish bands (along with the likes of The Xcerts and Biffy Clyro) who have a wonderful ability to create a song that aren’t just cracking rockers but also works of great intensity and passion. The early indications of Sucioperro’s third record have been indications that the band is going down the route of tearing at the listener’s heart more than ever, as well as adopting a more straightforward and melodic sound than previously heard. Their debut 'Random Acts of Intimacy' kept its heart buried beneath energetic hardcore tinged heavy riffage and follow up 'Pain Agency' kept its heart from totally bursting out of its cage with impressive technicality and the odd progressive leaning. 'The Heart String & How to Pull It' makes no bones about the fact that it is just a little bit soppy...and when you manage to make the twinges of the heart sound as beautifully pure and invigorating as Sucioperro do on this record why should it?
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 07 March 2011
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Daystar - Daystar (Album Review)
Manchester quintet Daystar are currently riding high on the success of their first TV appearance, and are set to release their new single 'Slip and Dive' – the opening track to their self titled debut album.
Written by: Sally Atlass | Date: Monday, 07 March 2011
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Claire Nicolson - You And I (Single Review)
Claire Nicolson has come together with Yellowhammer to release a second single, 'You and I.' This track has been released alongside 'Quiet Company' which is a track from her forthcoming album.
Written by: Kiran Johal | Date: Monday, 07 March 2011
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Red Room – Waxpoetics (EP Review)
Drawling guitars and sharp beats accompany Sam Frankl’s Morrissey-esque (but much more distinctive) voice on this debut EP. The xx are an obvious reference point, with the fragmented drums interweaving throughout, but Red Room exhibit their pop sensibilities in a much more clear manner.
Written by: Jonny Rimmer | Date: Thursday, 03 March 2011
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The Quails - Games With The Devil (Single Review)
Perhaps the best known band from the town of Teignmouth, apart from the mighty Muse of course, there’s a warmth to their polished new single that suggests the band may be on the up.
Written by: Jonny Rimmer | Date: Thursday, 03 March 2011
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Sucioperro - Reflexes Of The Dead (Single Review)
“Wake up, wake up my angel, you are my oxygen”
Seemingly, the title of Sucioperro’s upcoming third record ‘The Heart String & How to Pull It’ is a pretty accurate one. If you thought first single ‘Threads’ and giveaway track ‘Running From All That Doesn’t Tempt You’ were pretty direct arrows to the heart then wait until you hear the latest track released from the album.
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 28 February 2011
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Kellermensch - The Lexington, Pentonville Road, London – Thursday 24th February 2011
The Nordic countries have always been major players in the murky world of underground metal. Thus it is no surprise that The Lexington’s monthly ‘Ja Ja Ja Music’ nights, celebrating the musical contributions of the Nordic region, often dip their toes into the metal depths. This particular night, curated by The Quietus, certainly has a heavy feel to it, headlined as it is by Danish art metal collective Kellermensch (whose debut album is utterly incredible).
Written by: Ben Bland | Date: Monday, 28 February 2011
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B.O.B - I'll Be In The Sky (Single Review)
'I’ll Be In The Sky' is a very catchy and up beat song. B.O.B has once again showcased his rapping skills and produced another good R & B track. It’s not brilliant but it’s definitely not one to be overlooked.
Written by: Kiran Johal | Date: Friday, 25 February 2011
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