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Meet: The Ting Tings Interview, plus new UK tour dates
With the likes of their breakthrough hit ‘That’s not my name’ they proved that they could write tunes that lived long in the memory, now The Ting Tings return with a new album, Super Critical, thats full of them. Although brief – its only just over 30 minutes long from beginning to end, there’s still …
See: JAMES – ‘All I’m Saying’ video + tour
So we maybe gorgeous, So we may be famous, Come back when we’re getting old… It must be time to cover them in chocolate then! Next week see’s one of the truly iconic bands of the last 30 years, James, return to what they do best, playing live. The Manchester legends have been responsible for …
News: Screaming Maldini bid the music world a final Goodbye
Screaming Maldini have taken us on a journey this year; their #MonthlyMaldiniXII project, a house-party tour, shows in Japan and their phenomenal performance at Tramlines festival have been just a few destinations on their quest through 2014. This band of six have made friends across the globe with their exquisite melodies, intelligent lyrics, and all-round …
See: The Belle Brigade announce new album news, watch “Back Where You Began” video
There’s some good genes at work in the new music from LA duo Belle Brigade. The siblings, Barbara and Ethan Gruska’s father songwriter/composer Jay Gruska while their grandfather is esteemed film composer John Williams. These genes have been successfully passed down, with sugary melodies and skillful arrangements alongside lovely harmonies and clever interplay the order …
News: Hey Sholay announce Sheffield Show to replace cancelled Tramlines appearance
Hey Sholay are an extraordinary band. I stumbled across them almost 2 years ago and I’ve been bewitched by their majestic sounds and idyllic wonders ever since. The band don’t tour often so their gigs are the highlight of any calendar. They’ve done secret gigs in pub gardens and grand shows in Sheffield Cathedral – …
News: Nick Mulvey announces new Uk Tour Dates for March 2015
I’d say me and Nick Mulvey know each other well, but thats not quite true. Me and Nick Mulveys debut album First Mind know each other very well indeed. We’ve travelled to work together an awful lot since its release (much) earlier in the year. Its a year thats gone particularly well for Mulvey, the …
Track: The Datsuns release new single Caught in the Silver, plus album news
Sometimes things align just right. For New Zealand rockers The Datsuns it was all four members being in the same city, the gods of classic rock and roll looking down on them favourably as they followed their lead in the songwriting, and allowing their influences – in this case 1970s cult film super-villains and 1970s …
See: Amber Run reveal new video for Pilot
Amber Run have done something unique; their latest music video ‘Pilot’ continues the story from their previous release ‘I Found’, a poignant video that delves deep into your heart and into your mind. The video to ‘I Found’ tells the story of an unfortunate girl becoming the victim of kidnap, and the regret the young criminal feels …
SEE: The Enemy and The Twang announce Christmas tour
West Midlands stalwarts The Enemy and The Twang are joining forces for a 12 date Christmas tour. Kicking off in Bristol on the 4th of December the tour ends in Birmingham on the 20th with what they promise will be THE party of 2014. Phil from Twang reckons “It’s gonna be chaos… organised chaos!” Following …
News: Ben Watt Trio announce tour news
For the best part of twenty years he was one half of Everything But The Girl, he then spent another ten years exploring the world as a DJ whilst running his own record label Buzzin’ Fly. In April this year he returned to his roots and set about re-creating the singer/songwriter success with the release …