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Jan 9, 2012

Music News: Monday 9th January 2012

Headlines Killswitch Engage Frontman Quits Howard Jones, the singer of Killswitch Engage has left the band. The band have issued the following statement announcing his departure: “To our family, friends and fans: We have decided to continue on without Howard Jones as the singer of Killswitch Engage. We love Howard and are thankful for the nine years that we’ve had him...

Jan 7, 2012

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Free Download: Smith & Burrows – This A...

Smith & Burrows, the group consisting of Andy Burrows (Razorlight, We Are Scientists) and Tom Smith (Editors) are offering their track ‘This Ain’t New Jersey’ via...

Jan 5, 2012

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New Music: Lana Del Rey

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 2, 2012

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Music News: Monday 2nd January 2012

Headlines Prince of Leon Caleb Followill, frontman of family rockers Kings of Leon has announced he is to become a father. Followill and wife Lily Aldridge married in May. Perry & Brand Call It A Day Katy Perry and Russell Brand have filed for divorce. The couple have been married for just over a year but have announced that they are no longer an item. Blood Clot Cited as Cause...

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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2011 Highlights

Trying to sum up my musical highlights of 2011 is proving a little difficult, as it was such a good year, musically! If I had to pick my absolute favourite album of the year though, I think it would have to be Adele’s 21. Yes, it really is that good. When I heard first single Rolling in the Deep this time last year I was blown away and couldn’t wait to hear the rest of the...

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 29, 2011

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Alphabet Backwards – British Explorer EP

British Explorer is the three track EP from Oxford hailing five piece Alphabet Backwards. There’s been no small amount of attention relished on this group, with the likes of Cerys Matthews and Steve Lamacq lending their support to the bands brand of sunshine infused pop. British Explorer should serve as a tantalising sample of the sugary delights this quintet can produce. ...

Dec 29, 2011

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Thea Gilmore & Sandy Denny – Don’t St...

I’m afraid this review must start with a note of confession. I have had this album in my CD player, on my iPod, sat on my desk since late October and only now, at the end of December, do I find myself finally writing about it as I had agreed. Procrastination in response to a writing task is nothing new or unique, I’d much rather be pointing a camera at someone than...

Dec 26, 2011

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Music News: Monday 26th December 2011

Headlines Christmas Number One The 2011 Christmas number one was announced on the official chart yesterday. The single Wherever You Are released by the Military Wives and Gareth Malone reached the coveted number one spot. Oxegen Festival Cancelled 2011s Oxegen Festival has been called off. No information has been given as to why however the festival is said to return in...