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Tracy Chapman - Our Bright Future
Review of Tracy Chapman's album Our Bright Future.Tracy Chapman the four time Grammy award winning artist is back with a new album 'Our Bright Future' and indeed she can be proud to add this...
Review posted on 23rd December 2008
Josephine Oniyama - In The Labyrinth
Review of Josephine Oniyama's EP 'In The Labyrinth'When I first heard tracks from 'In The Labyrinth' I truly thought this talented lass was from America. It's clear there's many American influences here like Joni Mitchell...
Review posted on 23rd December 2008
Little Boots - Meddle
Review of Little Boots single Meddle.Little Boots is Victoria Hesketh from Blackpool, until recently, she was the lead singer for the band Dead Disco, not bandless she's doing everything from piano to moog, to laptop...
Review posted on 23rd December 2008
The Warehouse Project - Manchester, The Metropolis Birthday
Review of The Metropolis Birthday at The Warehouse Project, Manchester on 5th Dec 08.So I finally make it to The Warehouse Project at the venue beneath Piccadilly train station in Manchester. The first location in...
Review posted on 11th December 2008
Fat Freddys Drop - Pull The Catch
Review of Fat Freddy’s Drop’s single ‘Pull The Catch’Yippee Fat Freddys Drop are back!! If you haven’t heard of this seven piece progressive dub reggae band from New Zealand then you’re missing out. These guys...
Review posted on 3rd December 2008
Santogold - Say Aha
Say Aha single review from Santogold. Santogold is certainly a cool chick playing uncompromising music. Hailing from Brooklyn and with a past history of working with big name rap and rânâb stars she certainly is...
Review posted on 3rd December 2008
Stars and Sons - In The Ocean
In The Ocean single review from Stars and Sons. Stars and Sons created by Mike Lord and influenced by bands such as The Flaming Lips and Ben Folds Five release ‘In The Ocean’. It has...
Review posted on 3rd December 2008
M83 - We Own The Sky
Review of M83’s single We Own The Sky.M83 aka Anthony Gonzalez hailing from France has created an 80’s sounding track with ‘We Own The Sky’ very much in the vein of Cocteau Twins. It has...
Review posted on 3rd December 2008
Dan Black - Yours
Review of Dan Black’s single ‘Yours’Dan Black releases ‘Yours’ on A&M. Black received praise for his version of Notorious B.I.G ‘Hypntz’ to acclaim. I like this track. It’s pretty edgy with his angst delivery and...
Review posted on 3rd December 2008
Tracy Chapman - Sing For You
Review of Tracy Chapman's single 'Sing For You' - There's no denying Tracy Chapman is a great song writer and has a unique and wonderful voice. Hearing 'Sing For You' reminds you how soulful and...
Review posted on 1st December 2008
Envy - Friday Night
Friday Night single review from Envy.UK Grime has become popular certainly from the success of Dizzee Rascal. Female emcees have been on it as well like Lady Sovereign who has done well in America. Envy...
Review posted on 1st December 2008
Violet - The Art Of Kissing
Review of The Art Of Kissing EP from Violet. Violet are another cool outfit from the Ninja Tune stable. Their blend of uber cool sweet female vocals with interesting drum rhythms create a real atmosphere...
Review posted on 1st December 2008
Filthy Dukes - Tupac Robot Club Rock
Review of Filthy Dukes' single 'Tupac Robot Club Rock'.London outfit Filthy Dukes have their finger on the pulse of current electro live music and they release their single 'Tupac Robot Club Rock' from their forthcoming...
Review posted on 1st December 2008
Justice - A Cross The Universe
Review of Justices' album A Cross The UniverseFrench duo Justice have received much acclaim with their Grammy nominated first album released on Ed Banger Records. Justice following from their peers Daft Punk have created an...
Review posted on 1st December 2008
Southport Weekender - November 7/8/9th 2008
South Port Weekender (number 43) live review that took place on November 7th, 8th and 9th 2008. Well would you believe it that Southport Weekender is upon us again and it’s amazing how quickly time...
Review posted on 17th November 2008
Jon Redfern - What Else But Love?
Jon Redfern 'What Else But Love?' album review by Tareck Ghoneim.Jon Redfern releases 'What Else But Love?' on Reveal Records. It falls into that chilled out country, folk, acoustic sound that is soothing on the...
Review posted on 11th November 2008
Itâs A Buffalo - Marbles
'Marbles' and 'Belt Me In The Back' double A side single reviewed from It's A Buffalo.It's A Buffalo are a Manchester outfit with an album coming out in 2009. Indeed in the spirit of The...
Review posted on 11th November 2008
Buraka Som Sistema - Black Diamond
Read Buraka Som Sistema Black Diamond album review. Buraka Som Sistema originate from Portugal and may be recognised from their single 'Yah' that was released in 2006. Indeed 'Black Diamond' is truly progressive music. In...
Review posted on 11th November 2008
Nitin Sawhney - London Undersound
London Undersound album review from Nitin Sawhney released through Cooking Vinyl. Nitin Sawhney returns with another great album to add to his very successful and colourful career. Indeed 'London Undersound' released on Cooking Vinyl shows...
Review posted on 11th November 2008
Sway - The Signature LP
The Signature LP album by Sway reviewedSway is back with a new album 'The Signature LP' released on Dcypha Productions. With all the success and recognition of his first album 'This Is My Demo' receiving...
Review posted on 11th November 2008
Mr Scruff - Ninja Tuna
Album review of Ninja Tuna by Mr Scruff released through Ninja Tunes. The unrelenting Mr Scruff is back and it's not like he's been missing for long. With various collaborations and great gigs he's played...
Review posted on 11th November 2008
Natty - Man Like I
Album Review for 'Man Like I' by Natty. Natty is a UK Rasta who influences span from reggae to folk, to soul and hip hop consciousness. It makes for a really good blend of contemporary...
Review posted on 11th November 2008
Catskills Records - Catskills Catskills 1st XI
Album review of Catskills 1st XI compilation.The Catskills crew are a cool collective from London/Brighton who's captured some very upfront and progressive artists and created a cutting edge label. There's always good artists and tracks...
Review posted on 28th October 2008
Matthew Herbert - There's Me And Then There's You
Album review of There's Me And Then There's You by Matthew Herbert Big BandMatthew Herbert is certainly well known in the world of dance music. An electronic music pioneer who's used sampling to maximum effect....
Review posted on 28th October 2008
Grace Jones - Hurricane
Album review of Hurricane by Grace Jones.Would you believe it Grace Jones is back! After 19 years in the wilderness she's back with a new album 'Hurricane' released by Wall Of Sound. People aware of...
Review posted on 28th October 2008
Frankmusik - 3 Little Words
EP review of 3 Little Words by Frankmusik.Vincent Frankmusik releases his first single '3 Little Words' on Island. It's a feel good single that even though I think I should loath it can't help but...
Review posted on 28th October 2008
The King Blues - Save The World - Get The Girl
Album review of Save The World - Get The GirlThe King Blues hailing from London release their new album 'Save The World - Get The Girl' on Field Recordings. Indeed being youthful musicians from London...
Review posted on 28th October 2008
Spank Rock - Bangers And Cash
Single review of Bangers And Cash by Spank Rock & Benny Blanco.Spank Rock (aka Naeem Juwan) has teamed up with Benny Blanco to produce 'Bangers And Cash'. It's certainly not for the faint hearted. Inspired...
Review posted on 28th October 2008
Sly & Robbie - Inspiration Information
Album review of Inspiration Information by Sly & Robbie featuring Amp Fiddler.Inspiration Information is a collaboration based recording project and is creating a unique situation bringing classic acts together with current inspiring artists to jam...
Review posted on 28th October 2008
Roots Manuva - Let The Spirit
Single review of Let The Spirit by Roots Manuva.Roots Manuva has had a lot of great singles. Each displaying quality, originality and the depth of the underground. Roots Manuva's latest track is 'Let The Spirit'...
Review posted on 28th October 2008
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Leisure Festival - Dreamland in Margate
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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'.
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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