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U2 - Achtung Baby: 20th Anniversary Edition
I've had a largely difficult relationship with U2's creative pinnacle, Achtung Baby. Back in 1991 we were allowed to bring in music to listen to on the last day of term. Inevitably the album of...
Review posted on 8th November 2011
Wilco - The Whole Love
Wilco's eighth studio album The Whole Love finds Jeff Tweedy's band returning to more experimental material. Where their previous eponymous record felt strictly upbeat, The Whole Love is a little more adventurous in its scope...
Review posted on 3rd October 2011
Nirvana - Nevermind: 20th Anniversary Edition
It's difficult to argue with the fuss that's being made about Nevermind's 20th anniversary. This is after all a groundbreaking album for a number of reasons. It reintroduced loud guitars to the charts, was pivotal...
Review posted on 3rd October 2011
Nirvana Live At The Paramount
It's amazing in many ways that Nirvana's Paramount show has taken 20 years to receive the release it deserves. Portions of the show have found their way onto other DVD's (most notably Live! Tonight! Sold...
Movie Review posted on 3rd October 2011
Jimi Hendrix - Winterland
While the lucrative business of posthumous Jimi Hendrix releases will no doubt continue for some time, the new Winterland box set does stand as a fitting tribute to quite possibly the greatest guitarist of his...
Review posted on 12th September 2011
Patti Smith - Outside Society (Greatest Hits)
Outside Society presents a difficult challenge for Patti Smith. The so-called 'Godmother of Punk' has always relied on the album format as opposed to singles to forward her artistic vision. This newest Greatest Hits package...
Review posted on 12th September 2011
Blitzen Trapper - American Goldwing
Hot on the heels of 2010's Destroyer Of The Void, Blitzen Trapper return in September with new record, American Goldwing. It's less musically dense than previous efforts and jettisons some of the bands quirky charm...
Review posted on 31st August 2011
John Cale - Extra Playful
There's a line on John Cale's latest EP Extra Playful that seems to sum up his attitude to music, "You were hopefully looking for perfection". It's something he seems to have been searching for during...
Review posted on 31st August 2011
Roots Manuva - 4everevolution
Word on the street is building that Roots Manuva's forthcoming record 4everevolution is on a par with his best work. The good news is that on the whole it is, navigating around a diverse musical...
Review posted on 22nd August 2011
The Throne - Watch The Throne
While there's no doubting the pedigree of both Shawn Carter and Kanye West, the collision of both stars on new collaboration Watch The Throne could blind listeners to what's actually contained within the glitzy CD...
Review posted on 12th August 2011
Nitin Sawhney - Last Days Of Meaning
Nitin Sawhney's ninth studio effort is a concept album in the truest sense of the term. At times challenging and often melancholic his brand of social commentary is perfectly suited to the broad musical spectrum...
Review posted on 8th August 2011
Blood Orange - Coastal Grooves
Dev Hynes is what music critics used to describe as prolific. Not content to rest on his laurels after last years triumphant Lightspeed Champion album (Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You), he returns in...
Review posted on 25th July 2011
Queen - Greatest Hits (2011 Remaster)
Queen's back catalogue is like an old sweater lost at the back of a wardrobe. It's comfortable, familiar, brings back happy memories and is a bit tatty round the edges. You may not have listened...
Review posted on 25th July 2011
Liam Finn - FOMO
At the age of 27 Liam Finn has certainly built up an impressive musical CV. Aside from fronting the now defunct New Zealand outfit Betchadupa, he's supported the likes of Eddie Vedder, The Black Keys...
Review posted on 18th July 2011
REM - Lifes Rich Pageant (25th Anniversary edition)
Lifes Rich Pageant remains a key milestone in R.E.M.'s extensive back catalogue. This was after all the moment that inaudible lyrics and murky soundscapes gave way to big guitar riffs and even bigger drums. Outgrowing...
Review posted on 13th July 2011
Chad Vangaalen - Diaper Island
On first inspection any album called Diaper Island would likely fall into one of two categories: slightly loopy comedy record (think Goldie Lookin' Chain), or an obscure chillout album for infants. Thankfully Chad VanGaalen's fourth...
Review posted on 4th July 2011
Amon Tobin - ISAM
In the early days of Ninja Tune, Amon Tobin was one of the labels brightest artists. Sampling obscure vinyl to create a jazz collage, he defined himself as a staple of the Ninja roster. Now...
Review posted on 27th June 2011
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Leisure Festival - Dreamland in Margate
On the same day that Glastonbury welcomed back Margate's adopted sons, The Libertines, Margate itself put on it's very own Leisure Festival as it...
Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]
Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.
Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review
Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in The Astor Theatre.
WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]
With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to find...
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Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and...
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