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Album Reviews

Album Review: Lenoy Barkai – Paper Crown

Lenoy Barkai showcases a range of influences on her new long listen ‘Paper Crown’, encompassing elements of classic rock, singer-songwriter, alt-pop and atmospheric indie. An inspiring creative album showcasing some…

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Track / Video

Track: Electronic Nu-Soul Beauties Dragonfruit Share Title Track From Upcoming EP ‘Honeymoon Phase’

Dutch Neo-Soul-come-Electronic-Pop quartet Dragonfruit shine on their elegant, grooving new single ‘Honeymoon Phase’. Employing a swing heavy, lo-fi beat, swelling synths and a beautifully rounded bass surrounded by a gentle…

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Live Review: Sleeping With Sirens / Static Dress / Charming Liars – O2 Ritz, Manchester 19.03.2023

By Sian Connolly Tonight is the night we welcome back to the UK, the emo-rock legends all the way from America, Sleeping With Sirens. I don’t know about you guys…

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Live Review: Los Ángeles Azules – Toyota Center Kennewick, Washington 17.03.23

By Nestor Salgado The show kicked off with “Entrega de Amor” (Delivery of Love) which immediately set the crowd on fire. The lights went dim, Los Ángeles Azules walked on…

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Meet: Guitar Virtuoso, Paul Gilbert Talks About His Latest Album, The 2023/24 Mr Big Re-Union Shows, And Being Too Young To Play With Ozzy

Interview by Mark Lacey With a new solo instrumental album paying tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio, and Mr Big looking to play their first dates together since Pat…

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Live Review: The Lathums – The Roundhouse, London 18.03.2023

By Fearghal McGlinchey “Welcome to the Music and Social Club at the Roundhouse in London, with your hosts, The Lathums. One week after securing their second UK number 1 album,…

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Live Review: The Backseat Lovers / Junodream – O2 Kentish Town Forum, London 16.03.2023

By Henry Groves After playing London shows at Omeara and Electric Brixton last year, The Backseat Lovers were back, and this time were playing a sold out O2 Kentish Town…

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Live Review: Dropkick Murphys / The Rumjacks / Jesse Ahern – Kemba Live, Columbus 13.03.2023

By Tiffany Detzel I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of a better way to kick off the week of St Patrick’s Day than by going to a…

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Live Review and Gallery: Masterpeace, Academy 2, Dublin, 15/03/2023

British artist Peace Okezie aka Masterpeace made his Irish debut on the 15th of March in the Academy 2, Dublin. It was an impressive of Indie music with Masterpiece showing…

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Live Review and Gallery: All Time Low, 3Olympia, Dublin, 13/03/2023

Pop Punk powerhouses All Time Low brought their latest European tour to Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre this past Monday the 13th of March. From the time they took the stage Alex…

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