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Live Review: Paul Heaton / Billy Bragg – The O2, London 17.12.2022

Words by Adrian Peel Photos by Maria Escobedo Though this was the last date of a Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott nationwide tour, the first inkling I got that Jacqui might not…

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Album Reviews

Album Review: Hebe – ‘Release Resolution’ Part 1

Singer-writer HEBE shares the beautiful ‘Release Resolution’ – currently a 5 track release which delivers a taste of the full album release which is due in 2023. A stunning collection…

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Premiere

Premiere: Gary Hempsey Shares Beguiling, Bizarre, Humorous, And Yet, Musically Rich New Single ‘Ganja Gnomes’

What’s the most bizarre, funny Christmas release you can think of? I can guarantee that the new single form Conch Town Records signing Gary Hempsey will be up. The beguiling,…

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Live Review: Elvana – The Leadmill, Sheffield 09.12.2022

By Phil Wright Being a lifelong Elvis fan, I was intrigued by how this would work. All I can say is…YES, it works! What an amazing night this was. This…

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Music

Premiere: The Fur Shares Elegant New Video For Christmas Single ‘Miracle X’

Swedish Grammy-nominated artist and producer The Fur is back with the elegant new video for the new Christmas single ‘Miracle X’, we’re very excited to be running the premiere! A…

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Album Reviews

Album Review: Joe Luke Bailey – This Time Of Year, Vol.1

It’s very easy to be cynical about Christmas music, or even ‘happy’ music in general but sometimes, if you really listen and let the Xmas spirit take you, music at…

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Live Review: Placebo / Cruel Hearts Club – Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff 24.11.2022

By Cariad Craig-Hunt Placebo are on their world tour with support act- Cruel Hearts Club and I’m lucky enough to be able to attend their show in Cardiff’s very own…

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Live Review: Pierce The Veil / Carolesdaughter / Against The Current – The Great Hall, Cardiff University 01.12.2022

By Cariad Craig-Hunt Pierce The Veil made a comeback to Cardiff The Great Hall on the 1st of December 2022 for their first ever healing tour. Excitement was an understatement…

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Live Review: The Dualers / Bare Jams – O2 Academy, Sheffield 26.11.2022

By Phil Wright Bare Jams In 2011, school friends Sam and Ollie decided it was time to stop fence jumping at festivals and formed a duo in their garden shed. …

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Live Review: Amorphis / Eluveitie / Dark Tranquility / Nailed To Obscurity – O2 Ritz, Manchester 24.11.2022

By Sian Connolly It was a Thursday evening in Manchester and the venue we are in tonight is the amazing o2 Ritz, welcoming not one, not two, but four incredible…

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