Music Reviews

7 September 2011

Album Review: Laura Marling - A Creature I Don't Know

Folk singer-songwriter Laura Marling saw her star rise this year, winning Best Female Solo Arist at the Brit Awards. A Creature I Don't Know - her third studio album, and follow-up ...

Laura Marling

6 September 2011

Album Review: The Horrible Crowes - Elsie

Already building a great reputation as a songwriter based on his work with The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon has shown his diversity with the debut album from side-project The Horrible ...

The Gaslight Anthem

5 September 2011

Leeds Festival Review: My Chemical Romance

Many were sceptical about My Chemical Romance's ability to put on a festival headline show, but the doubters were proved wrong by one of the weekend's best sets. Despite a predictable ...

My Chemical Romance

2 September 2011

Leeds Festival Review: The Blackout

The Blackout put on an energetic set despite the rain and an early start on Saturday at Leeds Festival, keeping fans and curious punters entertained. The crowd more than played their ...

2 September 2011

Album Review: The Drums - Portamento

The Drums have returned just a year after their debut with a follow-up that puts them a step above a lot of contemporary indie bands. The surf-pop influences that provided an ...

2 September 2011

Leeds Festival Review: Madness

Despite a strong start with 'One Step Beyond' ska legends Madness never really lived up to their legacy last weekend. Despite a huge crowd clearly excited (although possibly more for nostalgia ...

Madness

1 September 2011

Leeds Festival Review: Muse

Muse had managed to create a lot of excitement around their headline slots at this year's Reading and Leeds Festival. They announced earlier this year that they were going to play ...

Muse

31 August 2011

Album Review: Doris Day - My Heart

It's incredible to think that, at the age of 87, Doris Day is set to release her first album of new material in almost two decades. Featuring nine brand new songs, ...

Doris Day

29 August 2011

Album Review: Every Avenue - Bad Habits

Every Avenue will be supporting Young Guns later this month, and it should be the beginning of the band becoming a big name in the worldwide rock scene. Kicking off with ...

26 August 2011

Album Review: Dolly Parton - Better Day

Country legend Dolly Parton has returned with Better Day, her follow-up to 2008's Backwoods Barbie. The easiest way to describe this is business as usual for the seven-time Grammy winner. There's nothing ...

Dolly Parton

25 August 2011

Live Review: Taking Back Sunday

The venue was less than half full when The Xcerts took to the stage for what was a frustratingly underwhelming set. The trio clearly have a great sound, but it's one that ...

Taking Back Sunday

24 August 2011

Album Review: Kate Voegele - Gravity Happens

Best known for her role as Mia Catalano in One Tree Hill, Kate Voegele has established a solid music career in her own right. Releasing her third album Gravity Happens this ...

22 August 2011

Album Review: One Sixth of Tommy - You're In My Head

In an era of music where a lucky break on a reality show seems to top talent and natural progression, One Sixth of Tommy are a breath of fresh air. Three ...

Fitz & The Tantrums - Pickin' Up The Pieces

18 August 2011

Album Review: Fitz and The Tantrums - Pickin' Up The Pieces

Fitz and The Tantrums are a six-piece heavily influenced by the pioneers of the soul sound that fills their album. Whilst Pickin' Up The Pieces - their debut - has some ...

17 August 2011

Album Review: Various Artists - Muppets: The Green Album

Ahead of upcoming movie The Muppets being released next year, Walt Disney Records is releasing a tribute album to The Muppets. Featuring previous Muppets collaborators Weezer (who get nice nod in ...

The Muppets Weezer

16 August 2011

Album Review: Jedward - Victory

After terrible all-covers debut Planet Jedward, the twins are back for their second album. This time featuring original songs written for the duo, it doesn't mean a lot to say that ...

Jedward

15 August 2011

Album Review: Hyde & Beast - Slow Down

Hyde & Beast is a duo featuring Futureheads drummer Dave Hyde alongside ex-Golden Virgins drummer Neil 'Beast' Basset. Their debut album Slow Down is one that quietly moves along, carried by ...

12 August 2011

Album Review: Gabe Dixon - One Spark

Although largely unknown in the UK, Gabe Dixon has already gone some way in making a legacy for himself. The Gabe Dixon Band had their song 'Find My Way' used in ...

10 August 2011

Album Review: Wretch 32 - Black and White

Wretch 32 is building up an impressive reputation after the success of singles 'Traktor' and 'Unorthodox'. A support slot on tour with Tinie Tempah and compliments from the likes of Adele ...

Wretch 32

9 August 2011

Album Review: Zebrahead - Get Nice!

Album Review: Zebrahead - Get Nice! Marking their first album of original material since 2008, Zebrahead have returned with Get Nice! After the well-received covers album Panty Raid, it was time for ...

8 August 2011

Album Review: Sophie Madeleine - The Rhythm You Started

Sophie Madeleine has followed up her 2009 debut LOVE. LIFE. UKULELE. with The Rhythm You Started. We took a look at her debut last week, and it's fair to say Madeleine ...

5 August 2011

Single Review: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - The Death of You And Me

Despite not being released for a few weeks yet, Noel Gallagher has got people talking with the video for this upcoming single 'The Death of You And Me'. The video was ...

Noel Gallagher Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

4 August 2011

Single Review: Hyde & Beast - Never Come Back

Hyde & Beast is made up of Dave Hyde (from The Futureheads) and Neil Bassett (Golden Virgins) who are starting to create a buzz. Debut single 'Never Come Back' gives a ...

2 August 2011

Single Review: The Hype Theory - Kid At Heart

The Hype Theory are building themselves a great reputation after being one of the Red Bull Bedroom Jam winners, resulting in appearances at a lot of summer festivals. Monday will see ...