Author: Chloe Dobinson
Kasabian - The O2 Forum Kentish Town, London (20.04.2017) Live Review
The O2 Forum Kentish Town is tonight's venue for the third and final London show as part of the Kasabian's intimate UK tour in preparation for the band's 6th studio album 'For Cryin Out Loud',...
Review posted on 21st April 2017
The Little Kicks - Shake Off Your Troubles Album Review
The 10 LP album has a versatile yet intriguing sound from Scottish four piece The Little Kicks. Opening track Theme is a 2 and a half minute instrumental track preparing listeners to take a journey...
Review posted on 24th February 2017
Micky Flanagan - Leicester Square Theatre, 21st January 2017 Live Review
Micky Flanagan played a sold out 400 capacity venue at London's Leicester Square Theatre in anticipation of his 2017 UK and Ireland tour An' Another Fing.Playing a colossal 13 dates in London alone, to nearly...
Review posted on 23rd January 2017
Chloe Dobinson's Top Ten Albums of 2016
Here is a recap of my best albums of 2016 including a diverse range of genres and musicians compiling my list featuring the likes of Kings of Leon, Drake and Jake Bugg.The Last Shadow Puppets...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 25th December 2016
Jack Whitehall - Live at Soho Theatre 9 July 2016
Jack Whitehall played at London's Soho Theatre, on Saturday, in preparation of his upcoming UK arena tour 'At Large' in February 2017. Making his own personal announcement and welcoming himself to the stage, Whitehall played...
Review posted on 11th July 2016
Florence And The Machine - British Summer Time 2 July 2016 Live Review
Florence and the Machine marked a triumphant return to London with a sold out performance at British Summer Time, in Hyde Park on Saturday 2 July 2016. Upon making her entrance to the stage Florence...
Review posted on 8th July 2016
![Various Artists - [PIAS] Alternative Spirit Album Review](https://www.contactmusic.com/images/content/alternative-spirit-rev-670-380.jpg "Various Artists - [PIAS] Alternative Spirit Album Review")
Various Artists - [PIAS] Alternative Spirit Album Review
When you think of the words alternative spirit you think -upbeat, raucous indie-pop music and that's exactly what this new PIAS compilation album provides. The album consists of 39 tracks from artists such as Roisin...
Review posted on 8th July 2016
We Are Fstvl 2016 - Live Review
There can be no better way to spend your bank holiday weekend than being at a music festival. We Are Fstvl took place on 28 and 29 May 2016 at Upminster, London bringing a glimpse...
Review posted on 2nd June 2016
Kygo - Cloud Nine Album Review
Kygo's debut Cloud Nine was released this week, sadly not quite living up to the high expectations of his chart releases. The Intro is a 2 minute, instrumental track featuring soft keys giving a slight...
Review posted on 23rd May 2016
Top 10 Acts To See At We Are Fstvl 2016
The two day festival takes place at the Airfield of Dreams, London on 28-29 May. With too many acts to choose from we have narrowed it down to our top 10 recommendations from the line-up.Fatboy...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 9th May 2016
Final Ticket Release For We Are Fstvl 2016
The festival, which takes place on bank holiday weekend 28-29 May, will see a queueing system in place this weekend for a chance to grab tickets and join 50,000 other festival goers. Due to...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 9th May 2016
Jack Garratt - Phase Album Review
Winner of the Critics' Choice category at this year's Brit Awards, BBC Sound Poll of 2016 and shortlisted for MTV's Brand New 2016. Jack Garratt has a received a great amount of expectation to live...
Review posted on 11th April 2016
Jake Bugg - The Village Underground Live Review
Jake Bugg made a live return playing Shoreditch's Village Underground in a series of London compass shows. On My One made a dark and moody start to a 13 song set from the 22 year...
Review posted on 9th March 2016
Rudimental - O2 Arena 3rd March Live Review
Rudimental played what felt like a homecoming show to a sold out O2 Arena on 3 March. The four-piece kicked off the first leg of their UK tour in support of their 2nd studio album...
Review posted on 7th March 2016
The Chainsmokers - Heaven 2nd March 2016 Live Review
The Chainsmokers took to London's Heaven as part of their European tour to liven up a mundane Wednesday evening.The set saw tracks taken from their 2015 debut EP Bouquet playing -Waterbed, Until You Were Gone...
Review posted on 7th March 2016
SIA - This Is Acting Album Review
The latest album from Sia - This is Acting is a follow up to her successful 2014 album 1000 Forms of Fear and her 7th studio release. This is Acting is a self-written album by...
Review posted on 17th February 2016
Cage The Elephant - Tell Me I'm Pretty Album Review
Cage The Elephants recent release Tell Me I'm Pretty is an evolvement for the Kentucky band - with production from The Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach. Auberbach's influence across the album is prominent from the...
Review posted on 25th January 2016
Galantis Live At Heaven - London 20th January 2015
London nightclub 'Heaven' recently played host to international DJ's Galantis catching them in an intimate performance of the 1600 capacity venue.The Swedish electronic duo (Christian Karlsson of Miike Snow and Linus Eklow of Style of...
Review posted on 25th January 2016
Chloe Dobinson's Top 10 Albums Of 2015
10. Drake - If You're Reading This Then You're Too Late Making an impromptu release of his 4th studio album Drake made a return proving why he is one of the most in demand rappers....
News posted in Music / Festivals on 2nd January 2016
The Vaccines - Live at Brixton Academy 26th November 2015 Live Review
An epic 21 song set saw The Vaccines play their 3rd and final show of the year at London's Brixton Academy. Kicking off the proceedings was Handsome, a cheeky introduction to a four piece who...
Review posted on 30th November 2015
John Newman - Tribute Album Review
John Newman's second release Tribute is 14 tracks of uplifting, positivity from the modern soul singer. The opening track Revolve, features a spoken word from actor Idris Elba, raises hopes for the album with a...
Review posted on 24th November 2015
Duke Dumont - Blasé Boys Club Part 1 EP Review
'Blasé Boys Club Part 1' is the first in a series of EPs from DJ and producer Duke Dumont and is set to be released on October 2nd 2015. Lead track 'Ocean Drive' is a...
Review posted on 24th September 2015
The Weeknd - Beauty Behind The Madness Album Review
The Weeknd has released his much anticipated second album, 'Beauty Behind The Madness', following his critically acclaimed debut 'Kiss Land' which he released in 2013.Opening track 'Real Life' features subtle vocals from 25-year-old Abel Tesfaye...
Review posted on 24th September 2015
X Ambassadors - VHS Album Review
Made up of 13 tracks with 7 interludes, VHS is a personal and family orientated album featuring home family tape recordings. 'Renegades', the second single taken from the album, is a soft track lead by...
Review posted on 26th August 2015
New Look Wireless Festival - July 3-5 2015 - Finsbury Park, London Live Review
New Look Wireless festival drew to a close last weekend, with over 70 acts performing across 3 stages, all in celebration of their 10th birthday.Kicking off proceedings on the Friday was ASAP Rocky, who performed...
Review posted on 9th July 2015
The Winter Brave - The Hand You Never Seem To Lend EP Review
Hailing from the US, The Winter Brave formed in 2007 gaining worldwide recognition following a fan Q&A from Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl when the two piece band were praised. And no wonder: 'The Hand...
Review posted on 15th June 2015
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Leisure Festival - Dreamland in Margate
On the same day that Glastonbury welcomed back Margate's adopted sons, The Libertines, Margate itself put on it's very own Leisure Festival as it...
Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]
Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.
Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review
Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in The Astor Theatre.
WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]
With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to find...
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Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](https://images.contactmusic.com/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and...
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