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Introducing… LACED
This latest “Introducing” feature covers a band from my neck of the woods (sort of). Birmingham’s LACED are a recent addition to the second city’s music scene, previously the birthplace of acts that...
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Interview: LACED
Following my feature on LACED, the band told me about the Birmingham music scene, recording their EP, and mid-practice biscuits. How would you describe your style for anyone who’s not familiar with...
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10 Landmark Albums that Defined Britpop
Twenty years on the question “what exactly was Britpop?” remains surprisingly difficult to answer, even if it did act as a forerunner for everything from Cool Britannia to modern indie rock. Read the...
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Introducing… Kristyna Myles
For fans of: Regina Spektor, Beth Rowley, Rachael Yamagata This might not be the first time you’ve read the name Kristyna Myles. In 2005, the Leicestershire songstress entered the limelight after...
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Review: Antony Raine – Blood & Treasure
Antony Raine is a former soldier who swapped firearms for guitars in an effort to make it in the music business. Don’t try to compare him to James Blunt, though – spiritually, Raine’s music sits firmly...
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Live Review: Hudson Taylor
Original article at The Boar. The Curiositea queue is taking a decidedly different trajectory this May bank holiday. Crammed in the café’s undergrowth of bunting, chandeliers and assorted nic-nacs are...
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10 Incredible Instrumentals That Deserve Your Attention
In an industry that increasingly thrives on memorable phrases and catchy, sing-a-long refrains, vocals can make all the difference between climbing to the top of the pile and fading into obscurity. But...
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20 Things Only Arctic Monkeys Fans Will Understand
In the eight years since the release of their landmark debut Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, they have headlined Glastonbury, played the London Olympics, and rightly earned themselves a...
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Kristyna Myles Update: MOBO Awards and New Album
Back in April I reviewed the debut album from Kristyna Myles, which features soulful vocals and a cover of The Style Council’s ‘Paris Match’ that’s been endorsed by Paul Weller himself. Since then...
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Introducing… Delaney Gibson
For fans of: Florence and the Machine, Tori Amos, Regina Spektor Texas resident Delaney Gibson is the second new artist that immediately reminded me of Regina Spektor, and with good reason. Gibson’s...
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