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Independent Record Label Resurgence: Are major labels now less relevant?

By Craig Strachan The record label industry reached an oligopoly over the wider music industry not really seen since the times before The Beatles and of Frank Sinatra in the 1940s and 50s. Universal, Sony, Warner and EMI make up 88% of the market today and have dominated the music industriesÔÇÖ output like this for nearly the last 20 years.  However, the last few years … Continue reading Independent Record Label Resurgence: Are major labels now less relevant?

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A run-down of the 2018 Mercury Prize shortlist

by Abigail Thomas ItÔÇÖs that time of year again! That period where the most prestigious annual music award bears light on the best British Albums of the year. The Mercury Prize has payed homage to an array of artists and genres, aiding many new-starters, old timers and icons of the music industry. This year it bears a colourful cast at varying stages of their career, … Continue reading A run-down of the 2018 Mercury Prize shortlist

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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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S┼Án Festival – Friday

Samoans┬á ThereÔÇÖs a sense of trepidation floating around Four Bars as the clock strikes 11. CardiffÔÇÖs prodigal sons Samoans have returned from an almost yearlong absence, bringing with them arguably the South Wales sceneÔÇÖs most anticipated debut album. As they shuffle onto the stage with all the nerves of someone introducing their new spouse to a gaggle of drunk mates, it soon becomes clear that … Continue reading S┼Án Festival – Friday

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