This young wordsmith carries a message that transcends borders and genres. A passionate poet, accomplished producer and philosophy graduate, Joshua has battled through adversity but has refused to let anything hold him back. His story is reflected in his latest single ‘Carry Me’, that no matter how hard things get there is always a way back home. That the people who care about you are the pillars that hold you up above the darkness, and we each have more strength within ourselves that we realise. With such striking lines as “I didn’t come to preach I came to release cages” Joshua has wisdom far beyond his years and his way with words has made him an increasingly inspirational voice. His music is moving and heartfelt and definitely something that the world needs more of.
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Album Review: Phosphene – Breaker
Phosphene – BreakerChanges in store for the Mercury Prize
The Mercury Prize, which rewards the best British/Irish album of the year, celebrates it’s 25th anniversary this year. The momentous occasion brings some changes to this British music institution. Sponsored this year by Hyundai, the prize will be narrowed down to a list of 6 finalists rather than the usual 12. One of the finalists will be decided via a public poll with the rest being selected by the judging panel. A launch event will take place on 4th August with the ceremony itself taking place 15th September at the new venue of the Hammersmith Apollo. Last year’s prize was won by Benjamin Clementine for his debut album At Least For Now.
Album Review: Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool
Radiohead – A Moon Shaped PoolUnexpected Arrivals: Are surprise albums the way forward?
It’s not often you can say that the music industry has drastically and irreversibly changed, especially in this day and age, but that’s exactly happened in 2013. With David Bowie’s The Next Day and Beyoncé’s eponymous album bookending the year a new trend appeared prompting many artists to follow in their footsteps and release new albums completely out of the blue. A few years later and it has suddenly become the norm for big name acts. It comes as a massive change to the industry’s long standing norms, but what does the future have in store? Continue reading
Album Review: Little Scream – Cult Following
Little Scream – Cult FollowingTop Tracks: Radiohead – Burn The Witch
The most hotly anticipated album of the year is another step closer as Radiohead have released the first single off their as yet untitled ninth album. ‘Burn The Witch’ opts for a mesmerising yet sinister orchestral sound which is a marked departure from the electronica of their previous album The King of Limbs. The music video features a stop-motion retelling of The Wicker Man. Prior to it’s release the band teased fans with snippets of the video, leaflets in the post, and by deleting content from their social media. Only time will tell if the album lives up to expectations.
Album Review: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – Nonagon Infinity
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – Nonagon Infinity
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The Edge performs at The Sistine Chapel
U2 guitarist The Edge has made history by becoming the first contemporary musician to perform at the Vatican’s magnificent Sistine Chapel. He performed an acoustic set backed with an Irish choir as part of a conference on regenerative medicine and the fight against cancer. The setlist included ‘Walk On’, ‘Yahweh’ and ‘Ordinary Love’ as well as a rendition of Leonard Cohen’s ‘If It Be Your Will’.
Top Tracks: Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, The Very Best and Beatenberg – There Will Be Time
Having already broken away from their folk origins and ventured into indie rock for their latest album Wilder Mind, Mumford & Sons are continuing their search for new sounds. Conceived on their sell-out tour of South Africa the band have collaborated with Senegalese singer/songwriter Baaba Maal, London based DJ duo The Very Best and South African pop group Beatenberg. The coming together of artists from such different backgrounds to work together unreservedly is really heart warming. The different styles integrate perfectly and evoke an unbridled sense of energy, unity and joy in what they have created. The collaboration’s EP Johannesburg, which was recorded in just two days, is released 17th June.
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