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The Script - #3
Fresh from his duties on The Voice, Danny O'Donoghue returns to his day job as lead man in Irish outfit The Script, a band who offer no prizes for guessing how many albums they have...
Review posted on 11th September 2012
Mumiy Troll - Vladivostok
Most readers' knowledge of contemporary Russian music is likely to be limited to faux-lesbian pop duos, but Mumiy Troll have actually been releasing records for nearly 30 years; though this is the first in...
Review posted on 28th August 2012
General Fiasco - Unfaithfully Yours
Having released their debut album, 'Buildings', in 2010, Northern Ireland quartet General Fiasco have gone on to play alongside the likes of Kids In Glass Houses and The Enemy. A recent show in Belfast to...
Review posted on 22nd August 2012
Newton Faulkner - Write It On Your Skin
Released back on July 9, this is the third album from the man whose full moniker is Sam Newton Battenberg Faulkner, and his second to top the UK chart. He will follow his summer festival...
Review posted on 20th August 2012
Hey Monea! - Wine, Women and Song
The genesis of Hey Monea! can be traced to 2005 when brothers Danny and Nate Monea stepped outside of their religious upbringing to pursue a passion for rock. Though this record was originally released in...
Review posted on 26th July 2012
Linkin Park - Living Things
As part of the post-Millennium nu-metal movement, the sextet that comprise Linkin Park found huge success with their debut 'Hybrid Theory', but have retained their popularity after seeing peers like Limp Bizkit and Papa Roach...
Review posted on 17th July 2012
Maroon 5 - Overexposed
Having first been portrayed as an alternative funk band with debut single 'Harder To Breathe', Maroon 5 slotted into a much more mainstream position with following releases 'This Love' and 'She Will Be Loved', a...
Review posted on 17th July 2012
Scissor Sisters - Magic Hour
Returning with their fourth album, Scissor Sisters first came to prominence with their self-titled debut in 2004, which ultimately earned them huge sales and three Brit Awards. Collaborations with Kylie Minogue and Elton John serve...
Review posted on 6th June 2012
Keane - Strangeland
East Sussex's Keane have released their fourth album and first since 2008's 'Perfect Symmetry', which saw a departure from their usual sound to an electro-pop style. A summer of touring is soon to begin with...
Review posted on 6th June 2012
The Coronas - Closer To You
Having released their debut in 2007, The Coronas have firmly established themselves in the Irish charts, even beating U2 and Snow Patrol in the Meteor Awards in 2010 for their second record 'Tony Was An...
Review posted on 28th May 2012
Chet Faker - Thinking In Textures
Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Chet Faker is the alias of Nick Murphy and chosen as a tribute to Chet Baker after Murphy found an artist had already carved out a music career with the same...
Review posted on 24th April 2012
Jodie Marie - Mountain Echo
Signed to the Decca label, the career story of Jodie Marie began with a chance meeting in a bed and breakfast and has resulted in this release that features Ed Harcourt and Bernard Butler on...
Review posted on 19th April 2012
The Ghosts - The End
Bourne out of personal tragedies and facilitated by a meeting organised by Jon Brookes of The Charlatans, The Ghosts are a quintet who bring out their debut album via Pocket Records. Press support for their...
Review posted on 16th April 2012
Singtank - In Wonder
Following on from their 'The Party' EP Parisian siblings Josephine and Alexandre de La Baume release their debut album, produced by Massive Attack and Bjork cohort Nellee Hooper. The coming months will see them perform...
Review posted on 10th April 2012
Various Cruelties - Various Cruelties
Having self-released a couple of singles around 12 months ago Various Cruelties are now preparing the release of this, their self-titled debut, at the end of April. The weeks leading up to launch day will...
Review posted on 2nd April 2012
Seth Lakeman - Tales From The Barrel House
Soon to embark on a string of Australian dates following a UK tour, Mercury Prize nominee Seth Lakeman is now on his sixth solo release, adding to his expansive catalogue that began in 1994. He'll...
Review posted on 26th March 2012
Juan Zelada - High Ceilings And Collarbones
Hailing from Madrid, Spain, Juan Zelada releases his debut album after receiving support from Radio 2 and signing to the same label that houses the likes of Paul Simon and Jamie Cullum. An impressive tour...
Review posted on 14th March 2012
The Twang - 10:20
Currently touring the UK, Birmingham quintet The Twang rode a wave of media hype in 2007 that resulted in hit singles and a top three spot for debut album 'Love It When I Feel Like...
Review posted on 5th March 2012
The Malpractice - Tectonics
Originally released in 2010, 'Tectonics' is the debut of Johannes Gammelby under the alias of The Malpractice, having previously recorded as I Am Bones and Beta Satan. For this project, he gathered members of Tiger...
Review posted on 21st February 2012
All The Young - Live At The Kings Hall, Stoke On Trent
Formerly known as New Education, All The Young are a quartet currently supporting Kaiser Chiefs and have their own headline tour to follow. Previous acts who have invited them to share the stage are Hard-Fi,...
Review posted on 8th February 2012
Snow Patrol - M.E.N. Arena, Manchester
Having released their sixth studio album last year, Snow Patrol are currently in the midst of a UK arena tour that includes three nights at the O2 Arena. From here they will hit mainland Europe...
Review posted on 7th February 2012
Various Artists - Songs Of Anarchy: Music From Sons Of Anarchy Seasons 1-4
If ever there was a title that told you what you were getting, this is it. Taken from an American drama television series, these tracks are just a sample of those from a show that...
Review posted on 7th February 2012
Kings Of The City - No Rules To The Game
With support registered from the likes of Radio 1 and Jon McClure of Reverend And The Makers, British seven-piece Kings Of The City have steadily built their reputation since their debut release in 2010. This...
Review posted on 26th January 2012
Every Avenue - Bad Habits
With their origins in Michigan in 2003, Every Avenue are a quintet who have played on the undercard to the likes of Boys Like Girls, All Time Low and Yellowcard. Also regulars on the Warped...
Review posted on 26th January 2012
Layabouts - Savage Behaviour
Ask the average person in the street to name a Spanish rock outfit and the chances are you'll be waiting a while for an answer, for guitar music isn't the country's greatest export. It is...
Review posted on 3rd January 2012
Awolnation - Megalithic Symphony
Awolnation is the project of Aaron Bruno, formerly of Insurgence and Under The Influence Of Giants and began after the Red Bull Records label invited him for use of their recording space. The resulting EP...
Review posted on 19th December 2011
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Manchester MEN Arena November 14, 2011
Following the release of their tenth studio album, 'I'm With You', earlier this year the Red Hot Chili Peppers are on their first UK arena tour with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. The band will move...
Review posted on 15th November 2011
Rise To Remain - City Of Vultures
Formed in 2006 and originally known as Halide, Rise To Remain are a London quintet who have gained exposure from shows at Download and Sonisphere. This debut album is currently being promoted on the live...
Review posted on 14th November 2011
The Darkness - Manchester Academy Sunday, November 13, 2011
When The Darkness disbanded in 2006 it ended a frantic three year period that culminated in the quartet becoming household names and tabloid darlings. Half a decade later they have returned with their original line...
Review posted on 14th November 2011
Butch Walker - The Spade
Born Bradley Glenn Walker, Butch Walker has had a varied involvement in the music business, from producing the likes of Weezer to touring with Pink or just appearing in videos for The Academy Is. This...
Review posted on 9th November 2011
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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'.
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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.
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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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