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Everything Everything – Man Alive

Posted by Matt in Reviews on August 23rd, 2010 | 1 Comment

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If you’re unsure what afro-pop is. Listen to this album… (click the image/title for a proper review).

Bombay Bicycle Club – Flaws

Posted by Matt in Reviews on July 24th, 2010 | 3 Comments

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Flaws serves as a reminder that BBC are a band well and truly surfing the crest of a wave…

Mixtape VIII (Lounge On The Farm)

Posted by Matt in Lounge On The Farm, Mixtape on July 4th, 2010 | 1 Comment

Mixtape VIII (Lounge On The Farm)

The UK’s best boutique festival is back in less than a week away and what better way to show our appreciation of Kent’s finest festival than by giving you a mixtape of some of the best bands performing at Merton Farm on the 9th, 10th & 11th July…

Introducing: Clock Opera

Posted by Matt in Introducing on July 1st, 2010 | Comment On This

Introducing: Clock Opera

London “chop-pop” band Clock Opera are seemingly onto a winner in 2010. Having recently signed to Neon Gold Records, who gave bands like Marina and the Diamonds and Passion Pit the exposure they needed to kick start their careers, the only way seems to be up for the four piece…

Introducing: Lissie [q+a]

Posted by Matt in Introducing on March 30th, 2010 | Comment On This

Introducing: Lissie [q+a]

Somehow Lissie Maurus found time to fill out our q+a while performing 10 shows across four days at the South by Southwest festival this month.

Album: Laura Marling – I Speak Because I Can

Posted by Matt in Reviews on March 21st, 2010 | 1 Comment

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Laura Marling releases her second album, I Speak Because I Can…

Album: Ellie Goulding – Lights

Posted by Matt in Reviews on February 28th, 2010 | 7 Comments

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She won the Critics’ Choice Award at the Brits but this album by pops new a-lister is largely unadorned.

Vampire Weekend Video

Posted by Matt in Video on February 22nd, 2010 | Comment On This

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Vampire Weekend’s second single from Contra, Give Up The Gun has now got a video! Three words… spot the celebs…

Two Door Cinema Club – Tourist History

Posted by Matt in Blurb on February 12th, 2010 | Comment On This

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What we have here may be the start of big things for TDCC, and not because ‘Tourist History’ is a wonderful pop-record, but it’s an incredible indie record too, and one which is deserving of the success it should bring the band.

Album: Delphic – Acolyte

Posted by Matt in Reviews on January 10th, 2010 | Comment On This

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Manchester – a city renowned for producing a pedigree of great musicians. With bands such as Joy Division, The Smiths and New Order amongst its exports; it seems the city has a new name to be proud of.

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