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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

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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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A Year Of Music: The Best Of 2017

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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

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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