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Live Review: The Joy Formidable – The Clapham Grand, London 28.09.2023

Without The Clapham Grand, I probably wouldn’t even be here. Some seventy years ago my teenage father evaded his home chores and escaped through a Wandsworth window to meet my…

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Live Review: New Order / Confidence Man – 3Arena, Dublin 01.10.2023, plus Gallery and setlists

New Order rolled into a packed out 3Arena on the Dublin leg of their current UK and European tour, playing a fantastic set containing all the hits and more. Opening…

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Album Review : Yara Asmar-‘synth waltzes and accordion laments’ : an electro-acoustic journey of deep emotion and rippling beauty.

Here’s a little booster for the difficult days ahead. Lebanese multi-instrumentalist and puppeteer Yara Asmar once again ushers in those intimate, close-knit vibes we so need with her new release…

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News: Spring Silver preps new album with the sprawling ‘Gold Star’

If the new song from Marylander Spring Silver seems like a lot, then that’s the point. K Nkanza could have kept it relatively simple and pared things down to, oh,…

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News: Yam Haus Unveil Electrifying New EP ‘Stupid and Famous’

Minneapolis-based trio Yam Haus is back with a bang, releasing their electrifying new EP, ‘Stupid And Famous’. This seven-song showcase, helmed by the award-winning mixer/producer Tony Hoffer (known for his…

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Premiere: Matt Costa returns with atmospheric new single ‘The Golden Ghost’

Back in April we shared Matt Costa‘s score for Katabatic Flight, as well as the film itself, indicating a follow-up to 2020’s album Yellow Coat was on the way. This…

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News: Jazz-Pop Songwriter SATCH Releases New Album ‘Present In The Post’

After a prolific run of singles and remixes spanning the years 2022 and 2023, including standout tracks like ‘Springsteen,’ ‘Jet Lag,’ and ‘Hold Your Own,’ SATCH, the moniker of jazz-pop…

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News: Cameron and the Slumberknights’ New Single ‘I Held You So Close’ Captures The Bittersweet Longing of Lost Love

In a musical reverie that tugs at the heartstrings, Cameron and the Slumberknights have released their latest single, ‘I Held You So Close.’ This heartfelt track dares to dream of…

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New: Beyond The Music – Changemaking music conference and new music festival 11-14 Oct

October 6, 2023

Last week it was the Tories and next week Manchester is being taken over by Beyond The Music. It promises to be one of the most important events of it’s…

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Video Premiere: James Spencer Releases Emotional Folk-Rock Single ‘Black Dog’

UK singer-songwriter James Spencer releases the visuals for his latest single, ‘Black Dog’, and we’re excited for the opportunity to premiere it! A poignant and uptempo folk-rock track that delves…

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Live Review: The Joy Formidable – The Clapham Grand, London 28.09.2023

Live Review: New Order / Confidence Man – 3Arena, Dublin 01.10.2023, plus Gallery and setlists

Album Review : Yara Asmar-‘synth waltzes and accordion laments’ : an electro-acoustic journey of deep emotion and rippling beauty.

News: Spring Silver preps new album with the sprawling ‘Gold Star’

News: Yam Haus Unveil Electrifying New EP ‘Stupid and Famous’

Premiere: Matt Costa returns with atmospheric new single ‘The Golden Ghost’

News: Jazz-Pop Songwriter SATCH Releases New Album ‘Present In The Post’

News: Cameron and the Slumberknights’ New Single ‘I Held You So Close’ Captures The Bittersweet Longing of Lost Love

New: Beyond The Music – Changemaking music conference and new music festival 11-14 Oct

Video Premiere: James Spencer Releases Emotional Folk-Rock Single ‘Black Dog’