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Feb 13, 2012

Introducing Katzenjammer

Katzenjammer have been floating around on the radar for a while, with a number of well-received UK gigs completed last year, along with plenty of good press and airplay. I was surprised therefore to discover that the group, who are from Oslo in Norway, have yet to release any music in the UK. That is set to change very soon however. Katzenjammer are an all-female band who formed in...

Jan 31, 2012

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New Music: Yasmin

Scottish songstress and DJ Yasmin spent much of 2011 building a strong, solid career for herself while also gaining a legion of fans – both famous and non-famous. She finished the year having released two successful singles, one of which was her massive Labrinth-produced Finish Line. The story goes that during one of her DJ sets Yasmin was spotted by Pharrell Williams of...

Jan 28, 2012

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New Music: Internet Forever

On the surface, Internet Forever appear to be just another cool alt-indie act, ideal for hipsters, but not necessarily on anybody else’s radar. The band have toured with Johnny Foreigner and Los Campesinos!, and have their impending album launch party set for The Old Blue Last in Hoxton. Their debut was produced by the likes of James Rutledge and Dreamtrak, a duo that have worked...

Jan 14, 2012

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Introducing Carly Connor

Following in the footsteps of KT Tunstall and Amy MacDonald, singer/songwriter Carly Connor is flying the Saltire for Scotland as one of the exciting and emerging talents of 2012. Signed to Atlantic Records, Carly has been shaping her debut offering between London and Nashville for the past 2 years and is preparing for its hotly anticipated release later this year. Carly has gained...

Jan 14, 2012

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New Music: The Young Runaways

If you’re looking for a new indie-pop band to get your teeth into in 2012, I’d suggest The Young Runaways as a first port of call. The band are a six-piece from Birmingham and the West Midlands, fronted by Matt Pinfield and Harriett Woodcock. They use violins, trumpet, trombone and keys in addition to the standard guitar, drums and bass to give their indie-pop sound a folky and...

Jan 5, 2012

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New Music: Lana Del Rey

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To say there’s been a bit of hype about Lana Del Rey is an understatement. The homemade promo for her song Video Games went viral in August last year, her unique sound has caught the attention of plenty of critics, and she also won Q’s Next Big Thing Award in October. She sold out her UK tour back in November, and her debut album, due for release at the end of January is...

Jan 1, 2012

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Next Best Things – New Music Predictions for 201...

Here are a selection of new artists we think will be really hot in 2012. Friends Excellent, excellent band. Not exactly a new band (these guys have been knocking around for nearly a year now releasing free singles), Friends make very hip lo-fi indie. They may be very Brooklyn and very dream-pop, but they are in no way tiresome or aged. Instead, they are fresh, raw and immediate,...

Dec 31, 2011

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New Music Round Up: 2011 with The Next Best Thing

What a year it has been for new music. Whilst it may seem like a fairly stereotypical and staid statement to make, this year has been yet another great year for new bands, new artists and new genres. Through our first year covering new artists, the Next Best Thing has introduced 57 exciting new acts, some of which are really starting to make waves in the music world. A key new act...

Dec 17, 2011

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New Music: Charlene Soraia

The stunning vocal and unique take on The Calling’s Wherever You Will Go in the recent Twinings Tea advert is that of exciting and promising new singer/songwriter, Charlene Soraia. Born in 1988 and raised in London, Charlene first picked up her Dad’s guitar at the tender age of five, taking early inspiration from artists including David Bowie, Pink Floyd and The...

Dec 4, 2011

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New Music: Kina Grannis

Having first heard the 26 year old singer-songwriter on YouTube a year ago, it’s safe to say Kina Grannis has come a long way. Her debut album, Stairwells, was released in the UK on 7th November 2011 by One Haven Music. The album will feature songs such as Message From Your Heart, the first to make the track list, and the hugely acclaimed Valentine, which achieved over 10...