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Review: New Music Friday – 25th August

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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 six hits and song of the day for this week… My song of the day.. The Sky Is A Neighbourhood – Foo Fighters You can’t go wrong with the Foo Fighters and I really love this song. Right from the start it’s powerful, Dave Grohl’s vocals are electrifying and exciting at the same time. It’s quite a … Continue reading Review: New Music Friday – 25th August

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Album Review: Coasts – This Life, Vol 1

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Coasts have been around for a few years now (well six in fact) and they’ve made a huge impact on the alternative rock/indie pop scene in the UK. Now they’re back with more, releasing their second album: This Life, Vol 1. Sophie Turrill reviews the ten track masterpiece. The five piece (made up of vocalist Chris Caines, guitarist Liam Willford, bassist James Gamage, drummer Ben Street and David Goulbourn)  met at university in Bath and have been producing, recording and performing hits since 2012 – getting radio play from Huw Stephens in their first year – quite impressive. Take Me … Continue reading Album Review: Coasts – This Life, Vol 1

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New Music Friday review: 23rd June

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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 five hits, song of the day and my Friday no no. Here is this weeks.. My song of the day.. LAIDBACK – RAT BOY This had to be my favourite song released this week, it’s an upbeat song and has some really old school vibes about it that I really like. It’s upbeat, perfect for summer and … Continue reading New Music Friday review: 23rd June

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Review: Dot to Dot Nottingham

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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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Review: Sign of the Times – Harry Styles

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It’s been over year since we heard anything new from Harry Styles, but after taking a break from One Direction he’s been busy making new music. Now he’s back with a solo single, ‘Sign of the Times’. One Direction were arguably the biggest boy band of the last decade, with millions of fans from all over the world after they rose to fame in the X-Factor. After almost seven years together the band took a break in January 2016 and have been releasing solo music one by one ever since. The hotly anticipated single from the 23-year-old, Cheshire born singer was teased … Continue reading Review: Sign of the Times – Harry Styles