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Local Freak’s Album Review- Sugarmen

Liverpool has a legendary reputation for producing hit bands of both the mainstream and independent variety, and newcomers the Sugarmen are the docksÔÇÖ latest export to the British indie scene. Their long-awaited debut album ÔÇÿLocal FreaksÔÇÖ, released October 6 th on Sire Records/Modern Sky UK, is peppered with tributes to the cityÔÇÖs musical past, wearing its influences proudly on its sleeve. Just one example of … Continue reading Local Freak’s Album Review- Sugarmen

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An Interview with The Darkness

Eccentric wild-haired rockers The Darkness are back with their brand-new album ÔÇÿPinewood SmileÔÇÖ, as well as a huge nation-wide winter tour. After band departures, and a relative lack of activity over the past two years, these new projects are a statement of intent from the four-piece that, even in their seventeenth year, they are still committed to, as per their single ÔÇÿSolid GoldÔÇÖ, ÔÇ£blow[ing] peopleÔÇÖs … Continue reading An Interview with The Darkness

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Amber Run’s Alaska EP Review

If you know Maggie RogerÔÇÖs 2016 song Alaska, youÔÇÖll know itÔÇÖs groovy, funky and youÔÇÖll know its the perfect shoulder-shimmy-head-bop track. Amber RunÔÇÖs opening cover of Alaska to their EP of the same name, is just a lil bit different. ItÔÇÖs laid back and angelic, giving the track a sense of purity. Maggie RogerÔÇÖs voice is no doubt angelic too, but in usual Amber Run … Continue reading Amber Run’s Alaska EP Review

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Frankie Cosmos - 'Next Thing'
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ALbum: Frankie Cosmos – ‘Next Thing’

The album art for the sophomore record of Frankie Cosmos ÔÇô the solo recording moniker for Porches member and Bandcamp connoisseur Greta Kline ÔÇô is, much like KlineÔÇÖs music, deceptively simple. The unpretentious sketch, in some ways, acts as a microcosm for KlineÔÇÖs attitude towards art and helps contextualise her music from the outset. ÔÇÿNext ThingÔÇÖ is miles apart from her first project ÔÇÿMuch Ado … Continue reading ALbum: Frankie Cosmos – ‘Next Thing’

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Album: Gwenno – ‘Y Dydd Olaf’

Based off of scientist-turned-writer Owain OwainÔÇÖs 1976 novel of the same name, Y Dydd Olaf is centred around the concept of a near-future war of robots turning humans into other robots, with the protagonist fighting against these mechanical forces by writing in a diary to keep hold of his own thoughts.┬á Following in the steps of The Flaming LipsÔÇÖ Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots (an … Continue reading Album: Gwenno – ‘Y Dydd Olaf’

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Enter Shikari - 'The Mindsweep: Hospitalised'
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Album: Enter Shikari – ‘The Mindsweep: Hospitalised’

Enter ShikariÔÇÖs January opus ÔÇÿThe MindsweepÔÇÖ brought the rock and electronic worlds into the New Year in fine style. Never ones to keep their fans hungry, nine months later Enter Shikari have decided itÔÇÖs time for another project. This time the same songs as ÔÇÿThe MindsweepÔÇÖ, only reinvented with emphasis on the electronic side. Hospital Records, the label that brought us the Hospitality club nights … Continue reading Album: Enter Shikari – ‘The Mindsweep: Hospitalised’

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Metric - 'Pagans In Vegas'
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Album: Metric – ‘Pagans In Vegas’

It has been three years since the release of Canadian electro-rock band, MetricÔÇÖs last album, the well-received ÔÇÿSyntheticaÔÇÖ, but the band, now in their 17th year, are back with their sixth album ÔÇÿPagans in VegasÔÇÖ. The album sees the band take a step away from their rockier roots and moves towards a slower vibe, moving from the electro fused rock sounds that defined their early … Continue reading Album: Metric – ‘Pagans In Vegas’

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Duran Duran - 'Paper Gods'
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Album: Duran Duran – ‘Paper Gods’

Five years on from their last studio album ‘All You Need Is Now’, Duran Duran had left fans ‘Hungry Like The Wolf’ for their timeless New Romantic flavour, until now. With a musical career spanning almost four decades, this powerhouse synth-band from Birmingham, known notably for their heavy success in both the UK and the States in the 80s, have just recently put out ‘Paper … Continue reading Album: Duran Duran – ‘Paper Gods’

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The Ordinary Boys
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Album: The Ordinary Boys – The Ordinary Boys

For many of us, it may seem like a lifetime ago that the self-assured Preston and his gang of merry indie men were all over our screens with classic noughties tracks such as ÔÇÿBoys Will Be BoysÔÇÖ and ÔÇÿI Luv UÔÇÖ. Arguably, The Ordinary Boys disappeared from the EarthÔÇÖs surface around 2006, following the generally average reception of the album ÔÇÿHow to Get Everything You … Continue reading Album: The Ordinary Boys – The Ordinary Boys

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Richard Hawley - Hollow Meadows
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Album:Richard Hawley ÔÇô Hollow Meadows

Recorded at SheffieldÔÇÖs Yellow Arch Studio, ÔÇÿHollow MeadowsÔÇÖ is Richard HawleyÔÇÖs love song to the best of ballroom ballads; he touches on romance, on days gone by, and on growing old. The album reflects HawleyÔÇÖs clear maturity in the studio with elements of country in ÔÇÿSerenade Of BlueÔÇÖ and a more ballsy rock feel to ÔÇÿWhich WayÔÇÖ, he spans the genres and does so with … Continue reading Album:Richard Hawley ÔÇô Hollow Meadows

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Jess Gylnne - 'I Laugh When I Cry'
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Album: Jess Glynne – ‘I Cry When I Laugh’

ÔÇÿI Cry When I LaughÔÇÖ is the highly acclaimed, debut album for South London based singer, Jess Glynne; who is known for her collaborations with Clean Bandit in their #1 hit ÔÇÿRather BeÔÇÖ and ÔÇÿReal LoveÔÇÖ. The first track on the album is the introduction, ÔÇÿStrawberry FieldsÔÇÖ, which is by far the most different song on the record; not much of a melody, strong drum … Continue reading Album: Jess Glynne – ‘I Cry When I Laugh’

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Album : Spector – Moth Boys

Spector first appeared on our radars in 2011, at a time when all of the guitar bands that could afford a synth machine were the soundtrack to an awkward silence on Made in Chelsea. Since their hyped up beginnings, they have been delivering some brilliant anthemic indie-pop hits to a fairly small corner of the internet (see Chevy Thunder┬áfrom their debut,┬áfor example). TheyÔÇÖve recently been … Continue reading Album : Spector – Moth Boys

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Album Cover: Lucy Rose - Work it Out
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Album: Lucy Rose – Work It Out

Back with her belated second album, follow-up to 2012ÔÇÖs folksy ÔÇÿLike I Used ToÔÇÖ, Lucy Rose returns with a record shaped by countless shows with her four-piece live band that showcases a new emphasis on electric instruments and collaborative arrangements. Lyrically the material follows RoseÔÇÖs previous first person narratives, with the liner notes detailing ÔÇ£the loss of a great love and gain of a newÔÇØ, … Continue reading Album: Lucy Rose – Work It Out

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Album: Everything Everything – Get To Heaven

‘Get To Heaven’ is the long-awaited album from the Manchester-based art-rock band, Everything Everything. It follows the success of their previous album ‘Arc’ from 2013, which peaked at number five in the UK. This album has a different feel to ÔÇÿArcÔÇÖ, the band classically have songs that sound similar in ┬ástyle, but this album goes outside of this theme and is more varied. ┬áThe album … Continue reading Album: Everything Everything – Get To Heaven

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Album: Wolf Alice – My Love Is Cool

It seems like┬áan age since Wolf Alice released their self-titled EP in early 2013. Two further EPs have followed, but finally their long awaited first full length LP is out. My Love is Cool. The record starts softly, showcasing Ellie RowsellÔÇÖs crystal clear voice on opener ÔÇÿTurn To DustÔÇÖ. Next up is ÔÇÿBrosÔÇÖ, anyone familiar with Wolf Alice will know this song as it was … Continue reading Album: Wolf Alice – My Love Is Cool

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Review: The Gaslight Anthem – Get Hurt

Brian Fallon has been writing songs about heartbreak all his life. So what makes this collection different? The clues are in the lyrics. Gone are the yearning odes to ÔÇÿMaria,’ who one suspects was an amalgamation of teenage romances, and thereÔÇÖs scarcely a proper noun in sight. Having just come through a gruelling divorce from his wife of ten years, FallonÔÇÖs wounds are raw and … Continue reading Review: The Gaslight Anthem – Get Hurt

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Review: Twin Atlantic – Great Divide

Twin Atlantic impressed with their cracking debut full length, ÔÇÿFreeÔÇÖ.┬á Since then, the amount of interest focused on their follow up has increased with every year that has gone by. The boys from Glasgow have coped with this unexpected pressure with ease. There are no second album nerves apparent anywhere on ÔÇÿGreat DivideÔÇÖ. The album is confident and cohesive. There is a clear sense of … Continue reading Review: Twin Atlantic – Great Divide

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Review: Biffy Clyro – ‘Similarities’

Biffy ClyroÔÇÖs B-side compilation album, ÔÇÿSimilaritiesÔÇÖ, is not a waste of time. ItÔÇÖs not a cheap money spinner that tides keen fans over until the next album cycle. It’s a demonstration of the hugely prolific and profound songwriter, frontman Simon Neil, and an exceedingly professional band doing exactly what they do best. The very nature of a compilation dictates that ÔÇÿSimilaritiesÔÇÖ is not as coherent … Continue reading Review: Biffy Clyro – ‘Similarities’

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Review: Morrissey – ‘World Peace Is None Of Your Business’

International tensions are increasing, conflict has provoked much political debate, and whatÔÇÖs more, the UKÔÇÖs general election is fast approaching. It is the time for celebrity cynics and anarchists to force their views upon us, increase their tabloid exposure, and make some money. Unsurprisingly, Morrissey has released a new album. While the opening lyric, ÔÇÿWorld Peace is None of Your BusinessÔÇÖ, does not provide the … Continue reading Review: Morrissey – ‘World Peace Is None Of Your Business’

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