Jonny Carroll – Leaving On The Light
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Album Review: Spring King – Tell Me If You Like To
Spring King – Tell Me If You Like ToThe Voice star killed at Florida concert
YouTube star and former finalist on the US version of The Voice Christina Grimmie was killed following a performance in Orlando, Florida. Grimmie was shot by a gunman whilst she was signing autographs and later died of her wounds in hospital. The armed attacker apparently travelled to Orlando solely to commit the crime and died from a self inflicted gunshot wound after being heroically tackled by the singer’s brother. The ordeal has come as a horrible shock to the many fans of the talented young singer and our thoughts are with her friends and family at this terrible time.
Must Own Albums: Weird and Wonderful part 2
Kate Bush – The Kick Inside
Long before all the rest Kate Bush was the queen of crazy. Her ambitious music, incredible high notes and her wild live performances have made her one of the best selling artists in history. She started her career with a bang with her debut single and biggest hit ‘Wuthering Heights’ earning her the title of the first female artist to reach the UK number 1 with a self-written song.
Prince – Purple Rain
Plenty has been said about Prince just lately since his tragic death. He was an inspirational musical pioneer and innovator. Purple Rain, the soundtrack to his film debut and widely considered his best work, sums up his eclectic style, incredible vocal range and instrumental prowess. From the hard rock of ‘Lets Go Crazy’, the funky ‘I Would Die 4 U’, the hypnotic synthpop of ‘When Doves Cry’ and of course the guitar masterclass on the title track.
Bjork – Post
This Icelandic art-pop icon is the unquestionably the definition of weird. Whilst not to everyone’s taste there’s no denying her talent and influence. Post followed the trend set by her debut of introducing electronica and club music into mainstream pop. Never one to do the expected it also contains a cover of jazz classic ‘It’s Oh So Quiet’ which went on to become the definitive version as well as her biggest hit.
ELO – The Electric Light Orchestra
Out of the ashes of The Move grew what would become one of Britain’s best loved bands. Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne were the creative force behind the band and aimed to combine mainstream pop with classical music. Their debut spawned their first hit in ‘10538 Overture’ but sadly it would turn out to be the only album to contain founding member Roy Wood as he later went on to form Wizzard.
Album Review: The Culture in Memoriam – History’s Dust
The Culture in Memoriam – History’s DustABBA reunite for first performance in 30 years
The four members of ABBA, Agnetha Falkstog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstadon, performed live together for the first time in over 30 years. The impromptu rendition of their 1980 hit ‘Me and I’ took place at a private gala celebrating the group’s 50th anniversary. Following their refusal to perform together for their 2010 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame many fans believed that the four of them would never perform together again. Footage of the performance hasn’t yet surfaced.
Top Tracks: Nicky Davey – Oxygen
Soulful duo Nick Green and Dave Rosser have certainly made a good first impression with the lead single from their upcoming debut album XXX. The slow and sensual R&B of ‘Oxygen’ has an irresistible appeal. The silky smooth soul and the layered electronics come together to create something both soothing and passionate. Depending on your mood it works perfectly as both ambient easy listening and for something a bit more hot-blooded and impassioned. These L.A. lads have a track that is immaculately produced and have emerged into the limelight with a hit in the making. If it’s single is anything to go by then this double act’s debut is definitely something to look forward to.
Album Review: Fear of Men – Fall Forever
Fear of Men – Fall ForeverSurfer Blood guitarist Thomas Fekete passes away
Thomas Fekete, co-founder of American indie rock band Surfer Blood, is sadly the latest name added to 2016’s ever growing list of departed musicians. Fekete passed away after a year long battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was aged just 27, and was the second addition to the infamous ’27 club’ this year following the tragic Viola Beach crash in February. Fekete remained in high spirits despite surgeries and chemotherapy, and even carried on making music with the proceeds going towards medical expenses. He lead a promising career which was cut short far too soon, and he will be dearly missed by friends, family and fans alike.
London’s new immersive music experience
Trespass (in association with Mahogany) was conceived by Lowri Gerrard of Universal Music, Ben Spetsiotis of IAM New Music and Joshua Sanger of Barn On The Farm Festival fame as a kind of music equivalent to secret cinema. Fans were treated to 4 unique and intimate performances from secret acts at a secret location over the course of the May bank holiday weekend. The acts (which turned out to be Amber Run, Martin Luke Brown, Lyra and Prose) performed sets in specially customised rooms designed to provide an interactive experience for fans as though they were part of a music video. The whole concept is captivatingly unique and the secrecy and intimacy imparticular have caught the public’s interest. It will certainly be interesting to see how the event grows and develops in the future.
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