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PREVIEW: Dot To Dot 2018

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Dot To Dot is a month away! Across Nottingham, Bristol & Manchester some the city’s best music venues will open their doors to music fans; not only to see their favourite artists but also to discover them. Since 2005 many of the UK’s biggest artists have risen from headlining and playing at the festival, including: Ed Sheeran, The 1975, Florence And The Machine, Jake Bugg and Dua Lipa. Not only did it win Best Festival For Emerging Talent in 2017, but it also won Best Multi Venue Festival at the Live UK Awards 2017. This years lineup is pretty impressive … Continue reading PREVIEW: Dot To Dot 2018

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Wondering Why – The Covasettes

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It’s been six months since upcoming Manchester quartet The Covasettes released their debut single, and I got a cheeky listen to their exciting new track before it comes out Friday. Wondering Why is a very mature song to say it’s their second single, they sound like a band who have been together for years. Lead vocalist Chris Buxton, 21, describes it as “the most confusing love song of all time.” True to his word the lyrics certainly tell the tale of liking someone who keeps all their eggs in one basket. The band (Matt Hewlett, Jamie McIntyre and Matt Buckley) … Continue reading Wondering Why – The Covasettes

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Discover Manchester’s The Covasettes as they release their explosive debut single This Feeling 

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Manchester four piece The Covasettes have only been together for a year and tomorrow sees the release of their stunning debut single This Feeling, an exciting track with an addictive sound, explosive riffs and gripping vocals. I spoke to Chris Buxton (lead vocals/guitar), Matt Hewlett (lead guitar, vocals), Jamie McIntyre (bass/vocals) and Matt Buckley (drums/percussion) all in their early 20s, about the track and their sound. What’s This Feeling about?  We never like to give too much away when it comes to our songs and what they mean, that’s not because they have deep seated meanings behind them, its just … Continue reading Discover Manchester’s The Covasettes as they release their explosive debut single This Feeling