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Live Review: Paul Weller – The Globe, Stockton 14.04.2024

By Francis Fitzgerald Well, well, Weller. The Modfather arrived on the stage at Stockton Globe to be greeted by a rapturous sell-out crowd. For the next two hours, Teesside was…

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Live Review: Paloma Faith – Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield 19.04.2024

By Phil Wright Tuesday April 19th brought the pocket-size powerhouse, that is Paloma Faith, to the iconic Sheffield City Hall. The 2800 sell-out crowd was in for an amazing masterclass…

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Live Review: Blind Channel / Ghøstkid – La Scala, London 04.04.2024

By Henry Groves To many people, Blind Channel will be known for appearing in the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest where they represented Finland. Since then, they have been trying to…

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Track: Little Egret Make Radiant Debut Ahead Of London Headline

South London newcomers Little Egret make a big impression with their vibrant debut single ‘The Balance’ following last nights headline show at 93 Feet East in London. Produced by the…

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EP Review: The Leaning – The Orange Night

Brighton duo The Leaning have released their hypnotic, otherworldly, and strikingly unique new EP, ‘The Orange Night’. Encompassing elements of atmospheric electronic music, indie, and psychedelic rock, the EP explores…

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EP Review: Liverpool Genre-Bending Quartet Bonk! Shine On ‘The Act Of Doing It’ EP

Liverpool quartet Bonk! has made a big impression with the release of their debut EP, ‘The Act Of Doing It’, an exciting introduction to their blend of funk, psychedelic jazz-rock,…

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Live Review: Yard Act / Gustaf – Brighton Dome, Brighton 25.03.2024

By Henry Groves The uprising of Yard Act has been a rapid one and Brighton showed that off as well as any city. From playing a sold out Patterns only…

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News: By Wednesday Unveils Vibrant Indie-Pop Anthem ‘Circles’

Manchester-based quartet By Wednesday is making waves with their latest indie-pop gem, ‘Circles’. The track offers a vibrant soundscape characterized by bright guitar tones, grounding basslines, and tight drumming, all…

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News: Abby Nissenbaum’s ‘Real Friends’ Reflects On The Complexity Of Relationships

Nashville-based LGBTQ+ indie-pop sensation Abby Nissenbaum is back in the limelight with her latest single, ‘Real Friends’, a poignant exploration of the intricacies and challenges of interpersonal relationships. Following a…

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News: Bulgarian Neo-Soul Newcomer Nia Unveils Debut Single ‘111’

In the realm of neo-soul, a new luminary is set to shine. Nia, a vocalist, songwriter, and cellist hailing from Bulgaria, is making waves with the release of her debut…

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