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Suede - The Best Of
When Suede won the Mercury Prize with their 1993 self-titled debut it wouldn't have been bold to predict mega-stardom for them, but in amongst the Britpop bubble and member changes they didn't quite hit those...
Review posted on 2nd November 2010
Jamiroquai - Rock Dust Light Star
Since forming in 1992 this outfit fronted by Jay Kay have amassed record sales of over 25 million, as well as landing international recognition in the form of 1997's Grammy Award. Having completed their contract...
Review posted on 25th October 2010
Various Artists - New Heavy Sounds Volume One
At some point in the last few years, metal seems to have succeeded in clawing back the credibility which a lot of mainstream music journalists and fans have always wanted to deny it. There's no...
Review posted on 25th October 2010
Kitsune - Kitsune X Ponystep
Mixed by Jerry Bouthier of JBAG, 'Kitsue X Ponystep' was released in July and is a spin-off from the French fashion line Kitsune. Branching into the world of music, the label has releases on its...
Review posted on 27th September 2010
Cours Lapin - Cours Lapin
Four Danish film composers producing an album entirely in French may not be the most obvious release, but that is exactly what is presented here. Originally available in their homeland toward the end of 2009,...
Review posted on 23rd September 2010
Monarchy - Monarchy
Having previously remixed the likes of Lady Gaga and Ellie Goulding, London based duo Monarchy now release their own work on the Mercury label. It will be preceded by a handful of shows across the...
Review posted on 22nd September 2010
Shrag - Life! Death! Prizes!
Owners to one of the most unusual names in British music, Shrag are a Brighton-based quintet who release this, their second album, in October. The follow up to their self titled debut, it will be...
Review posted on 14th September 2010
Goo Goo Dolls - Something For The Rest Of Us
Four years after 'Let Love In' comes studio album number nine from Buffalo natives Goo Goo Dolls. Still best known for 'Iris', the trio have sold over 10 million albums and have had prestigious nominations...
Review posted on 9th September 2010
Moulettes, Moulettes Album Review
This self-titled release is the debut from Moulettes, a Southampton-based quintet signed to the indie label Balling The Jack and co-operative label Sotones. After playing the summer festival circuit they hit the road again through...
Review posted on 6th September 2010
Muse, LCCC Manchester, Saturday September 4, 2010 Live Review
It is testament to Muse's standing that sold out stadium concerts come as standard, as is the case for this and two nights at Wembley, as well as having headlined Glastonbury earlier in the summer....
Review posted on 6th September 2010
Fan Death - Womb Of Dreams
Formed in 2007 in New York, the duo that is Fan Death are now based in Vancouver and have three other releases in their catalogue. They've shared stages with Florence And The Machine, Franz Ferdinand...
Review posted on 31st August 2010
I Am Arrows - Sun Comes Up Again
It takes a brave man to leave one of Britain's most successful bands, but that is exactly what former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows did in 2009, five yeas and three albums after joining the band....
Review posted on 25th August 2010
Thea Gilmore - Murphy's Heart
With a career spanning 13 years, 11 albums, 3 EPs and 9 singles, Oxford-born Thea Gilmore has always received critical success but never achieved the commercial buzz. Even Uncut magazine described her as '"the best...
Review posted on 25th August 2010
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Aaron English - American [fever] dream
For the past five years, Seattle-based, seven-piece band Aaron English have been working to make their impact upon the music scene. Having already self-released two albums and toured the US three times, they are set...
Review posted on 25th August 2010
Weezer - Memories
Since forming in 1992 the American quintet has released seven albums, with their eighth 'Hurley' due in September. A handful of American shows are on the horizon, with a quick stop in England also planned...
Review posted on 18th August 2010
Darker My Love - Alive As You Are
Set for release on August 17, 'Alive As You Are' is the third record from Los Angeles based quintet Darker My Love and the follow up to 2008's '2'. Incorporating former members of The Nerve...
Review posted on 9th August 2010
Lissie - Catching A Tiger
Since landing the lead role in 'Annie' at the age of nine it would seem Illinois-born Lissie Maurus has been destined to perform, a statement justified when Lenny Kravitz picked her as tour support in...
Review posted on 2nd August 2010
The Like - Release Me
When you've had a critically acclaimed debut record most bands wouldn't wait five years to follow it up, as well as having a change of members, but that is exactly what The Like have done....
Review posted on 26th July 2010
Eliza Doolittle - Eliza Doolittle
London native Eliza Doolittle has steadily been building her reputation through 2010 with two top 40 singles, building on the success of her self-titled EP from last year. Now releasing her debut album, a summer...
Review posted on 26th July 2010
Best Coast - Crazy For You
Formed around core members Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno, 'Crazy For You' is the debut album from this Los Angeles outfit. Currently playing shows in Europe, including a date in London on August 4, they...
Review posted on 21st July 2010
The Young Veins - Take A Vacation!
Featuring two former members of Panic At The Disco (Ryan Ross and Jon Walker), The Young Veins formed in 2009 and now release their debut album. Currently touring America with Rooney, the band also has...
Review posted on 19th July 2010
Sound Of Guns - What Came From Fire
Formed from the ashes of three local bands, Liverpool quintet Sound Of Guns are set for an assault on the mainstream with this, the release of their debut album. Having previously had support from the...
Review posted on 13th July 2010
Matt Abbott - I Love This City
Formerly known under the alias of Skint And Demoralised, 21 year old Matt Abbott is a Wakefield native who began performing at the age of 17 with appearances at open mic poetry recitals. Signed to...
Review posted on 6th July 2010
Graffiti6 - Annie You Save Me
Formed 18 months ago by Tommy D and Jamie Scott, Graffiti6 hit unexpected success when the first fruit of their labour - 'Stare Into The Sun' - was picked to soundtrack an advert. Completed by...
Review posted on 6th July 2010
The Parlotones - Stardust Galaxies
Given a certain sporting event at the moment, it would be easy to assume a record company cash-in attempt when pushing a band from South Africa. There's no questioning this quartet don't deserve a push...
Review posted on 28th June 2010
Kula Shaker - Pilgrim's Progress
Toward the close of the Britpop bubble Kula Shaker's Indian-influenced rock brought them a double-platinum debut record (1996's 'K') and success in the USA when they featured on the soundtrack of a Hollywood movie. Their...
Review posted on 24th June 2010
Ten Second Epic - Hometown
Having made their independent debut in 2004, Canadian quintet Ten Second Epic actually released this, their third album, last year and it now receives a UK push. In support of this the band are playing...
Review posted on 6th May 2010
John Butler Trio - April Uprising
The follow up to 2007's 'Grand National', Australian outfit John Butler Trio now release their fifth studio album since debuting in 1998. They're currently touring North America before heading across the Atlantic for various appearances...
Review posted on 4th May 2010
Young Rebel Set - Won't Get Up Again
Following on from two self-released singles last year North-east outfit Young Rebel Set bring out this collection to bridge the gap until their debut album. Now nearing the end of a run of UK shows,...
Review posted on 28th April 2010
Train - Save Me, San Francisco
Returning after a three year hiatus, Train's fifth studio album was released last year in America and now gets a push in other markets. The band are perhaps best known for their 2001 hit 'Drops...
Review posted on 26th April 2010
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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'.
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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.
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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