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Oct 19, 2010

Aaron Wright and the Aprils – Behold A Pale Hors...

With the likes of Belle and Sebastian and Camera Obscura lending Aaron a vote of confidence, this five song, debut offering is proof that good things come in small packages. Aaron’s vocals are distinctive from the off, blending together with a sound so sweetly upbeat and innocent you’re transported back to the days when you watched Postman Pat and sang along to...

Oct 18, 2010

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Les Shelleys – Les Shelleys

When listening to this album, go to a quiet area and turn off all other sounds. Les Shelleys demands your full attention of which it’s deserving, the debut album from Tom Brosseau and Angela Correa singing together. The album is a compilation of traditional folk standards and covers, though each one done in its own unique way that you automatically forget the previous released...

Oct 18, 2010

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Gregory And The Hawk – Leche

This album is the first that I’ve heard of Gregory and The Hawk. Though the band name sounds like it should have more than one member or at least a man in the group, the innocent sounds of Leche stem solely from Massachusetts born, Meredith Godreau. Following her debut album with FatCat records Moenie and Kitchi in October 2008, fans of Gregory and The Hawk have had to wait a...

Oct 18, 2010

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17/10/2010 | Joshua Radin – Academy, Manches...

From the moment he casually strolled onto the stage, to the moment he departed through the crowd, Joshua Radin had the audience in the palm of his hand. If there’s anything that this guy doesn’t know about how to woo a crowd then it’s not worth knowing. Marriage proposals were aplenty from the females, with one ambitious guy offering his own scream of “Marry me Joshua”...

Oct 18, 2010

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Imelda May – Mayhem

Mayhem is the second major label album from Imelda May, which was released this month on Decca. May has had a considerable amount of previous success in her native Ireland (her first album Love Tattoo went triple platinum there), but her popularity is beginning to spread, with the first two singles from Mayhem charting in the UK, and a string of dates lined up for her imminent...

Oct 17, 2010

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KT Tunstall – Tiger Suit

Ever since hearing that KT Tunstall once went to the school nearby mine, I have kept an interest in her work. It isn’t often that talent is spotted in my neck of the woods, although her time spent living in the States probably gave her a much broader opportunity. On September 27th, the Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist released her third album, Tiger Suit, after a two...

Oct 17, 2010

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16/10/2010 | Brandon Flowers – Academy, Manc...

Whilst he may be more used to arenas, when going it alone Brandon Flowers finds himself in the smaller academies on his first UK solo tour. Tonight the venue is packed with everyone ranging from the fourteen year old screaming girls to the middle-aged couples living out their rock dreams. Placing myself near the front of the crowd, I had only planned to stay there for a bit to get...

Oct 16, 2010

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12/10/2010 | The Twilight Sad – Liquid Rooms...

The Twilight Sad come on to the stage with no small amount of intent. They seem like a band with something serious they need to get off their chest. We wait for wailings and gnashings of teeth which never quite materialise in a short, loud, earnest, somewhat self-satisfied set. They sport a nice aesthetic, all saggy tight black jeans tucked into combat boots with guitarist in...

Oct 15, 2010

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Lisbee Stainton Interview

Ahead of her headline UK tour, More Than The Music caught up with Lisbee Stainton to find out more. More Than The Music: You recently toured with Joan Armatrading, how did it all come about? Lisbee Stainton: My publisher is also her publisher and she got in touch to ask if he had any suitable artists. He gave her a big bunch of them and she picked me, which was great. MTTM: What...

Oct 14, 2010

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A Silent Film – The City That Sleeps

After touring as a support for bands such as Mystery Jets, Metronomy and Athlete, A Silent Film are re-releasing their debut album The City That Sleeps in November. The band have a diverse sound ranging from dance and electronica to rock and pop. The first track, Driven By Their Beating Hearts is a perfect opener, and in my opinion the best track on the album. Musically it’s...