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Athlete - Tokyo
AthleteTokyoSingle ReviewAthlete are a band heavily criticised for being, simply, too safe. They don't take risks, they don't dare to be different and they don't push boundaries. Instead, they make music that is simple, melodic...
Review posted on 19th November 2007
Shatner - Thirteen O'Clock
Shatner Thirteen O'ClockAlbum ReviewLike many bands that you've never heard of before, there's certain reluctance when you first actually proceed to listen to them. You're not really sure what to expect, and naturally, for that...
Review posted on 19th November 2007
The Sonic Hearts - Hold On
The Sonic HeartsHold OnSingle Review'Hold On' is one of pop-rocks finest tracks to-date, captured on disk for to reflect on whenever you feel necessary. The Sonic Hearts are without doubt one of the most exciting...
Review posted on 13th August 2007
Polyphonic Spree - The Fragile Army
The Polyphonic SpreeThe Fragile ArmyAlbum ReviewExperimental geniuses, The Polyphonic Spree, release their third album, 'The Fragile Army', the 'holy grail' of electronica-rock music. Their music has an indescribable, unimaginable effect on the listener. It's one...
Review posted on 13th August 2007
The Pigeon Detectives - Take Her Back
The Pigeon DetectivesTake Her BackSingle ReviewExploding unto the scene with 'Romantic Type', 'I'm Not Sorry' and debut smash album 'Wait For Me', Leeds five-piece, The Pigeon Detectives, toss, what would seem to be another hit...
Review posted on 13th August 2007
The Dodgems - You're Not What You Used To Be
The DodgemsYou're Not What You Used To BeSingle ReviewHailing from Sheffield, the homeland of the Arctic Monkeys, bands like The Dodgems have a lot to live up to. Their second single, 'You're Not What You...
Review posted on 13th August 2007
The Dead 60s - Stand Up
The Dead 60'sStand UpSingle ReviewLiverpool's music scene will always be remembered for being the place that birthed The Beatles; it's hard to imagine anyone else coming along and taking that stature from them. When you...
Review posted on 13th August 2007
The Actual - This is the Worst Day Of My Life
The ActualThis is the Worst Day Of My LifeSingle ReviewThis is probably the worst day of my Life too, after listening to this pile of claptrap. The Actual are responsible for probably the most awful...
Review posted on 13th August 2007
Robyn - With Every Heartbeat
RobynWith Every HeartbeatSingle Review Robyn Miriam Carlsson, from Stockholm (Sweden), has been causing quite a stir with this song. The angel-like voice, the gripping lyrics and the simplistic instrumentation of 'With Every Heartbeat' has continued...
Review posted on 13th August 2007
Remi Nicole - Go Mr Sunshine
Remi NicoleGo Mr SunshineSingle ReviewRemi Nicole is Island Records latest signing. Lingering in the shadows of Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen, this solo sensation is sure to rise to a similar posture of musical glory....
Review posted on 13th August 2007
Paul Steel - MoonRock Album Sampler
Paul Steel MoonRock Album Sampler The MoonRock EP gives a whole new definition to electro-music, as we know it. You think you've heard it all with Klaxons or New Young Pony Club, well think again....
Review posted on 13th August 2007
Palladium - Happy Hour
PalladiumHappy HourSingle Review Palladium stand up and be counted with latest offering, 'Happy Hour', attempting to fill a huge gap in the pop-rock scene where the likes of The Feeling, a Prince comeback and Maroon...
Review posted on 13th August 2007
Brinkman - Change It
BrinkmanChange ItSingle Review'Change It' is a pretty middle of the road track from Brinkman, at parts sounding like the musical equivalent of Road-kill; 100% flat. Not the kind of song you want to have the...
Review posted on 13th August 2007
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Is Is
Yeah Yeah YeahsIs Is EPEP ReviewKaren O and her compatriots of garage rock return with their first offering in little over a year and to no surprise it's in EP format. All of the songs...
Review posted on 18th July 2007
The Rumble Strips - Girls and Boys in Love
The Rumble StripsGirls and Boys in LoveSingle ReviewLady's and gentlemen, Get Ready To Rumble! A bouncy brand of acoustic guitar, piano, sax and trumpet, is about to be unearthed. Following on from Motorcycle, the innovators,...
Review posted on 18th July 2007
Nine Black Alps - Burn Faster
Nine Black AlpsBurn FasterSingle ReviewImitating the golden age of the Manchester Brit-pop scene. Reverberating the sound of the Stone Roses and Blur, Nine Black Alps are bringing rowdy back, with their own more modern twist....
Review posted on 18th July 2007
Newton Faulkner - Hand Built By Robots
Newton FaulknerHand Built By RobotsAlbum ReviewA boxful of paradox, a stroke of acoustical bliss, a meaningful approach to music writing and elusive sounds, Newton Faulkner finally releases his exquisite and highly inspirational debut album. "Hand...
Review posted on 18th July 2007
New Young Pony Club - Fantastic Playroom
New Young Pony ClubFantastic PlayroomAlbum ReviewThe sound of flickering, incandescent neon lights captured in song, London electro bad-asses, New Young Pony Club, finally release their highly anticipated debut "Fantastic Playroom"; an incredible clash of electricity,...
Review posted on 18th July 2007
Arctic Monkeys - Fluorescent Adolescent
Arctic MonkeysFluorescent AdolescentSingle ReviewA witty, incandescent and entirely ingenious perspective of adolescence, Arctic Monkeys, as always, give observations of modern working-class life in Britain, as they see it. Taking a left-off last laugh lane, the...
Review posted on 18th July 2007
The Checks - Take Me There
The ChecksTake Me ThereSingle ReviewAlready they have had support slots with R.E.M. and British rock gods Oasis, pretty impressive for a band that only formed in 2002.Echoing the merciless, heavy-impact rock of the Hives and...
Review posted on 16th July 2007
Rosalie Deighton - 21 Days
Rosalie Deighton21 DaysAlbum ReviewAnyone who has heard the potent and soothing tones of Rosalie Deighton can tell that music is more than central to her life. Her musical ability is almost immeasurable; her sound is...
Review posted on 16th July 2007
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Berlin
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC)BerlinSingle ReviewThe second song to be hauled from Black Rebel Motorcycle Clubs' fourth album "Baby 81", "Berlin" is finally released; a modern, resilient and heated take on the vintage sound of...
Review posted on 16th July 2007
Tiny Dancers - Free School Milk
Tiny DancersFree School MilkAlbum ReviewTiny Dancers spend little time missing around about where they want to be in the future. This album seals their fate as a band, believe it or not. Think U2, think...
Review posted on 2nd July 2007
The Thrills - Nothing Changes Around Here
The ThrillsNothing Changes Around HereSingle ReviewTaken from The Thrills forthcoming third album, 'Teenager', 'Nothing Changes Around Here' is the triumphant return of the Irish sensations, The Thrills. It's a toe-tapping track that is destined to...
Review posted on 2nd July 2007
The Rakes - The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect
The RakesThe World Was A Mess But His Hair Was PerfectSingle ReviewThe Second single to be released from The Rakes highly acclaimed album 'Ten New Messages', 'The World Was.' is, what can only be described...
Review posted on 2nd July 2007
The Concretes - Oh Boy
The ConcretesOh BoySingle ReviewThe Concretes, Swedish seven-piece wonders, reveal a glimpse of musical ecstasy with the release of 'Oh Boy', a vintage-feel track, taken from their album 'Hey Trouble'. 'Oh Boy' is what all music...
Review posted on 2nd July 2007
Paul McCartney - Dance Tonight
Paul McCartneyDance TonightSingle ReviewFor those of you who don't know who Paul McCartney is or what he sounds like, I have just one thing to say; where have you been? The musical virtuoso, that is...
Review posted on 2nd July 2007
Los Campesinos - You! Me! Dancing! / It Started With A Mix
Los Campesinos!You! Me! Dancing! / It Started With A MixSingle ReviewA Welsh seven-piece with this much talent, who would have thought? Amid a sizeable amount of expectation for a good year, Los Campesinos release their...
Review posted on 2nd July 2007
Kula Shaker - StrangeFolk
Kula ShakerStrangeFolkAlbum ReviewWell if Bono, Richard Ashcroft or Bob Dylan ever die there is no doubt about who should replace them. Kula Shakers' Crispian Mills sounds so much like them. Unfortunately though his band isn't...
Review posted on 2nd July 2007
Interpol, The Heinrich Maneuver
InterpolThe Heinrich ManeuverSingle ReviewThink Editors, think Joy Division and think R.E.M; there you'll find the baffling undertones of Interpol. Taken from the critically acclaimed forthcoming album from the NY quartet, 'Our Love To Admire', it...
Review posted on 2nd July 2007
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Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]
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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...
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![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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