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Album Review: Sam Fender – Hypersonic Missiles

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Friday sees the release of Sam Fender’s debut album Hypersonic Missiles. It’s a record that keeps things grounded, and brings topics such as suicide into everyday conversation with incredibly detailed lyrics that provide no answers but asks us so many questions. ‘Keeping it real’ is something Fender does incredibly well, at 25 he’s already breaking down boundaries and making an impact with his music; he’s already won The Critic’s Choice Award at The Brits, following in the footsteps of Adele, Florence & The Machine, Sam Smith, and Ellie Goulding. Fender, discovered by his manager when working at a local pub … Continue reading Album Review: Sam Fender – Hypersonic Missiles

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Album Review: Lewis Capaldi – Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent

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Scottish born and raised Lewis Capaldi has risen above even his comprehension over the past year. He sold out an arena tour before his debut album was even released, and spent six weeks at number one in the UK singles charts. He’s hoping to do the same with his debut album Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent. The 22 year-old has become not only a singing sensation with his incredible voice, but also a star on social media, becoming meme after meme. His recent marketing campaign for the album is incredible (check out the ads on the London Underground below), … Continue reading Album Review: Lewis Capaldi – Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent

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PREVIEW: Barn On The Farm 2019

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Over Farm in Gloucester is getting ready to put the bunting and balloons up for this years 10th anniversary special – an award winning intimate festival it has the distinct knack of getting artists to perform that go on to have huge career success – but what about 2019? The lineup for this year is equally impressive as the last few. The three main headline acts being Sam Fender, Maggie Rogers and Lewis Capaldi. Sam Fender has had a supersonic year since performing at last years festival. He’s just started his second sold-out UK/European tour, he’s gained radio success and … Continue reading PREVIEW: Barn On The Farm 2019

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The BRIT Awards 2019- Roundup

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Thousands of people with one thing in common; a love for music descended upon London’s O2 Arena to celebrate a successful year of music. I got tickets to go behind the cameras as it was streamed live to see what actually went down. I’ve been watching the BRITs on TV for years and always wondered what it would actually like to be there to soak up the atmosphere, so what actually goes down? Well for a start let’s not forget it’s broadcast live across ITV and YouTube. Before the event, and in the advert breaks, someone comes on stage to … Continue reading The BRIT Awards 2019- Roundup

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2019: Ten Artists To Look Out For

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This year has been a remarkable year for music, more specifically up and coming artists who have broken through the ranks to gain chart success. Platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music (not forgetting vinyl and CDs) means it’s accessible more than ever, with this is mind here are ten artists to keep an eye on in 2019. Sam Fender This Geordie has had a pretty damn good 2018, he’s just won the BRIT Critic’s Choice Award and will be playing live at the award ceremony on 12th January. He’s a man that brings a bit of fresh air into … Continue reading 2019: Ten Artists To Look Out For