Jamie Lawson’s Happy Accidents is a mature emotional retrospective from a writer finally content in his own skin. Sometimes sombre in places, sometimes romantic or heartfelt, it’s a record of warmth, comfort but most of all connections – all wrapped up in an accessible and easily digestible pop package.
Beloved troubadours Greg Johnson and Mel Parsons are taking to the road this November for a national tour. Expect plenty of song writing gems from the pair responsible for the likes of Save Yourself, I Won’t Let You Down, Isabelle, Far Away, Don’t Wait Another Day, Get Out Alive, Now The Sun Is Out, and many many […]
October 27, 2017 marks the release of Ria Hall’s debut album, Rules Of Engagement. Drawing on the themes of not only love and war, but also revolution and change, the album has been nearly five years in the making, and is an epic collision of traditional ways of thinking and modern musicianship.
German born musician and producer Robin Schulz likes to mix homemade guitar riffs and samples with a palette of colors from regular the DJ’s toolkit. Like many in his line of work, collaboration and remixing is key to a successful output. For many, it’s a challenge to bring EDM into the mainstream without getting to […]
On Tuesday night internet retro-sensations Post Modern Jukebox wrapped up their all singing-all dancing glittering showcase in the Capital to a maximum house and rapturous applause.
Listening to the fourth, and latest release, from the North London raised Durham siblings I was pleasantly surprised to find that growing up has not faded their hunger for old-time rock and roll. Like their earlier albums, Superscope is jam-packed with plenty of swinging rockabilly, grungy blues and sultry soul music. Sadly, ska has […]
One of the world’s most popular internet acts is returning to our shores in October. By giving modern top 40 songs a vintage twist they’ve developed developed a unique style and sound. They’ve built reputation through YouTube clips backed up by some highly entertaining stage shows. Featuring tap dancing versions of Taylor Swift songs; double […]
Leave Me Breathless is the seventh studio release from Norwegian born, Stockholm based musician Ane Brun. Brun is usually known for dark, introspective brooding work that challenges us and changes our perception. So what possessed her to take on a collection of covers, half of which are the some of the most appalling songs ever […]
For those of you lucky enough to catch this multi-faceted band at WOMAD, Taranaki, a few years back, you’ll know what force they are on stage. Blending Bollywood and Lounge music with James Bond/The Man From Uncle kitsch and an endless array of Indian legends, stories and romance heroes this The Bombay Royale tell unique […]
The 13th Floor’s Tim Gruar talks to The Black Seeds’ Barnaby Weir in anticipation of the release of the band’s new album, Fabric, due out this Friday.