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Jan 22, 2011

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CD’s vs. Downloads – The Credit Crunch...

Credit may have crunched but live music, lyric writing and the art of music making- well that is just booming! The credit crunched and the property prices nose dived. “Oh dear!” was the collective sigh, all doom and gloom! Aha! But no! From this, there is rising, like the proverbial phoenix from the ashes; the individuals, the musicians, the poets. And they are writing,...

Jan 22, 2011

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CD’s vs. Downloads – The Decline of HM...

HMV have announced the closure of 40 stores over the next year following a 13.6% slump in pre-Christmas sales. The shutting down of the outlets (as well as 20 of the company’s Waterstone’s book shops) is undoubtedly not as devastating as the demise of other retailers such as Woolworth’s – not yet anyway – but will leave a scar on the nation’s high-streets, not to...

Jan 22, 2011

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“It’s Not Interesting Unless You Have a Girl�...

Earlier this week, I came across the above quote from Jack White about music – that it is just not that interesting unless there is a woman involved. This statement was made a few years ago, and whilst I have heard of it before, I had never really thought about what it truly meant. At face value, the statement is clearly complimentary, indicating that female involvement in music,...

Jan 21, 2011

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Favourite Venues – Fat Sams, Dundee

When you’re in Scotland it seems as if the obvious concert venues and nightclubs would be located in big cities such as Edinburgh or Glasgow, but the truth is that there is a terrific club located near Dundee’s town centre. Dundee is a small city on the east coast of Scotland, known as the home for many artists such as Deacon Blue and Danny Wilson, but more recently for...

Jan 21, 2011

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Favourite Venues – Wigmore Hall, London

On Wigmore Street in London, there stands a venue that has come to be known as one of the world’s premier concert halls for classical music and particularly chamber music. I became aware of this great place as a 16 year old whilst studying the piano at the Royal College of Music junior department. I immediately fell in love with its majestic style and the electric vibe felt...

Jan 17, 2011

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Favourite Venues – No Alibis Bookstore, Belf...

Possibly Belfast’s most unusual venue and simultaneously Northern Ireland’s only specialist crime bookstore, No Alibis is a quirky hive of local talent. Tucked away in the student area of Belfast, you can’t help but be immediately charmed by the makeshift stage, unassumingly located at the back of the store and the rows of plastic chairs surrounded by shelves of crime...

Dec 29, 2010

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2011 Ones to Watch – The Black Knights

Ones to Watch for me are The Black Knights, led by Gary L Hope, also known as Le Hope. The Black Knights give me hope for a future of damn sexy, provocative, socially aware, intelligent music. Dark, thoughtful and did I say sexy, Le Hope will take over the world with his strangely erotic super power. With a voice like Lindt Dark Chocolate with a touch of sea salt you can not...

Dec 29, 2010

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2011 Ones to Watch – Midi Midis

The Midi Midis have been around for a couple of years now as a significant and vibrant part of the Reading scene, gigging both as a two piece and separately doing DJ sets at cool South East venues. Rumours have it the band are on the cusp of being signed by label giant Sony BMG, and if so, 2011 should be the year Midi Midis finally release a full length album, and when we see the...

Dec 29, 2010

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MTTM Best of 2010 Poll

With the New Year fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to look back on the best of 2010. Amazing performances, stunning albums, unforgettable festivals and, not forgetting, the rise of some fantastic newcomers! MTTM brings you the highlights of 2010, as voted for by our reviewers. It’s a year of music not to be forgotten. Best British Band Little Fish Best...

Dec 17, 2010

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Best Gigs 2010

I’ve been fortunate to attend more than a handful of gigs this year, but one in particular stands out. After winning the coveted Christmas number 1 slot as a result of a Facebook campaign, legendary rockers Rage Against the Machine graced London with a free victory party in Finsbury Park in June. Tickets for the party, dubbed ‘The Rage Factor’ were allocated on a lottery...