Gig Review: Amber Run Rock City
It was a homecoming for Amber Run last night at Nottingham’s Rock City, the three piece (Joe Keogh, Tom Sperring and Henry Wyeth) had been away … Continue reading Gig Review: Amber Run Rock City
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2019: Ten Artists To Look Out For
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
2018: Ten Artists I’m looking out for this year
Last year I listened to more music than ever before, found fantastic new artists, and fell in love with old ones all over again. Keeping that in mind, I’m really excited for all the new music and artist discoveries this year. Here are 10 artists that I will be following closely in 2018: YONAKA I discovered this four-piece band mid-last year, and they’re making waves on the music front with such a fresh sound. Lead singer Theresa Jarvis has a distinct and powerful vocal (think Paramore) which makes each song captivating. Every track is full of riveting hooks, electric guitar … Continue reading 2018: Ten Artists I’m looking out for this year
A Year Of Music: The Best Of 2017
While 2018 is almost upon us, these past 12 months have been exciting and groundbreaking in regards to music. 2017 has been the year of power artists and up and coming artists both bringing something different to the music industry. With that in mind I’ve complied a list of the 12 albums and 12 singles I’ve really been loving this year. Some of them are absolute belters and some are from artists rising up the music scene, so keep reading to find out who made the cut… Top 12 Singles 1. Faithless – Flyte This is one of my favourite … Continue reading A Year Of Music: The Best Of 2017
Flyte: Bodega Nottingham gig review 9.10.17
They’ve had one heck of a year releasing their debut album The Loved Ones and in celebration Flyte are travelling up and down the UK at … Continue reading Flyte: Bodega Nottingham gig review 9.10.17
Let’s talk about Amber Run’s acoustic EP
Amber Run have been on my radar for over a year now and I’m a fan of their first two albums, but let’s talk about their four track acoustic EP, because it’s some of their best work yet. Joe Keogh, Tom Sperring, Will Jones and Henry Wyeth aka Amber Run have been teasing fans, releasing a track off the EP over a series of weeks, and every release they get better and better. The four track EP is split between two covers and two of their own songs, but are they worth a listen to? Alaska – Maggie Rogers Cover … Continue reading Let’s talk about Amber Run’s acoustic EP
Album Review: The Loved Ones – Flyte
Discovering new music is exciting, and this is a band, relatively new to me, who have really caught my attention this year. Their debut album The Loved Ones is old-school and brilliant. Sophie Turrill gave the ten track masterpiece a listen to; here’s the verdict: Flyte are a British alternative pop/alternative rock band from London who formed in 2013 and have had early singles played by Zane Lowe and Fearn Cotton. The four piece made up of Will Taylor (lead singer and guitar), Sam Kerridge (keyboard, guitar and backup vocals), Jon Supran (drums and backup vocals) and Nick Hill (bass and backup vocals) … Continue reading Album Review: The Loved Ones – Flyte
New Music Friday Review – 11th August
New Music Friday is my favourite day of the week in regards to discovering and listening to new music. I’ve discovered some of my favourite artists through it and it’s a brilliant of way to explore different genres and bands. Discover my top hits, song of the day and my Friday no no. There’s a few more than normal this week because there’s been a lot a good tracks released, here is this weeks.. My song of the day.. LAY WITH ME – ANDY BROWN Previously the front man of Lawson, this is the first solo single by Brown. Produced … Continue reading New Music Friday Review – 11th August
Review: Dot to Dot Nottingham
Dot to Dot has been held in Nottingham for over ten years, a music festival that showcases some of the best up and coming talent in the industry, with Bastille and Jake Bugg performing there in the past. This year however saw the largest ever lineup at 35 venues across Nottingham, hosting local talent as well as bringing new artists into the city. Just under 200 artists and bands performed in some of Nottingham’s hidden gems, from Jam Cafe, Rough Trade to Rescue Rooms and Rock City there was truly something for everybody. Perhaps it was too ambitious however, there … Continue reading Review: Dot to Dot Nottingham
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