January Album Reviews

By Gemma
February 20, 2012
January Album Reviews

A new year.. and a whole load of delicious album releases to sink our teeth into. In my opinion, there were three albums that stood out in January. So let’s start at the beginning… The Maccabees – Given to the Wild The Maccabees treated us to their third studio release; Given To The Wild....
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Jet Pack

By Gemma
February 15, 2012
Jet Pack

Jet Pack are a 4 piece punk / rock band hailing from The Midlands, made up of Dennis Cook (Vocals/Guitar), Paul Roberts (Guitar/Vocals), Sam Haskins (Drums) and Rich Beattie (Bass). When you listen to Jet Pack – it’s hard to believe they’re currently unsigned. Their ability to pen well written and well produced records...
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Yannick

By Jen
January 8, 2012
yannick

Putting their stamp on the Indie music scene this year are newly signed band; Yannick (formally White Pilots). After a tip off from a friend, I got a couple of earfuls and was instantly drawn towards their progressive indie sound. Needless to say, I wasn’t disappointed – and neither will you be. Their catchy...
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Albums of 2011 – Our picks.

By Rhublah
December 29, 2011
The Black Keys

2011 has been a pretty good year for music hasn’t it? And what better way to celebrate the end of the year by rejoicing in the fact that X Factor failed to scoop the Christmas number 1 spot.. BONUS. (Sorry Little Mix). So as 2011 comes to a close, we thought it was only...
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The Vaccines at The Assembly, Leamington

By Gemma
December 9, 2011
The Vaccines at The Assembly, Leamington

After doing the rounds at copious festivals last summer (twice at Glasto) and bagging a pretty sweet gig supporting The Arctic Monkeys on the UK stint of their tour back in November; its pretty safe to say The Vaccines have had an alright kind of a year. It’s hard to believe the London four...
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Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls at The O2 Academy, Birmingham

By Jen
December 4, 2011
Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls at The O2 Academy, Birmingham

Hands up, Frank Turner has only been on my radar for a few years. Initially the frontman of post-hardcore punk band; Million Dead, their dedicated fans had swooped in on Frank Turner’s solo work long before I even had a taster. I was first introduced to Frank Turner’s folkish vibes by one of these...
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Catching up with The Good Suns

By Rhublah
December 3, 2011
Catching up with The Good Suns

When we came across The Good Suns earlier this month we knew we’d stumbled across something a little bit special. Made up of Bobby McBrierty, Adam Smith, Greg Sullivan & Stew Capper, the London based four piece are set to support Spector (a band we LOVE) this December. We caught up with Bobby earlier...
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Lana Del Rey at The HMV Institute, Birmingham

By Gemma
November 30, 2011
Lana Del Rey at The HMV Institute, Birmingham

In an age where X Factor contestants dominate the charts, it’s refreshing to see an authentic talent rise to fame through the medium of YouTube. Lana Del Rey’s popularity grows with every view of her home-made video’s (exceeding the 6 million mark) and it’s not hard to see that the girls got talent –...
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Foster the People at The HMV Institute, Birmingham

By Gemma
November 24, 2011
Foster the People at The HMV Institute, Birmingham

It seemed like every time I switched on the radio last summer ‘Pumped up kicks’ was playing; it’s not surprising really, given its catchy nature. Listen a little closer and you’ll discover that the seemingly feel good tune describes a youth’s homicidal thoughts of a killing spree. Heavy. Formed in 2009, Foster the People...
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Friendly Fires at the O2 Academy, Leeds.

By Jen
November 24, 2011
Friendly Fires at the O2 Academy, Leeds.

It’s been a fantastic year for the St Albans trio, Friendly Fires and it’s fair to say… they’ve earned it. Their second album Pala; an easy listening, uplifting, energetic and all round cracking little album shot to number 6 in the UK album charts. Pala’s success led to sell out shows throughout most of...
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Jake Bugg at the HMV Institute, Birmingham

By Jen
November 24, 2011
Jake Bugg at the HMV Institute, Birmingham

Jake Bugg is a singer/ songwriter I’d heard about through BBC Introducing but unfortunately after Glastonbury 2011, (Yes, I missed him – gutted.) His songwriting maturity along with his quivering dylan-esque tones really makes you pinch yourself when you realise he’s only 17. It’s no surprise that Mercury records took a liking and signed...
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Arctic Monkeys at The LG Arena, Birmingham

By Gemma
November 22, 2011
Arctic Monkeys at The LG Arena, Birmingham

As the hoards of tinnie drinking, polo wearing punters piled into the LG arena I think their was a mutual feeling amongst the crowd – we were all in for a bit of a treat. I’ve seen the Arctic Monkeys a few times now and they usually have the crowd pogo-ing through the air...
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