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GoodBooks - Control
GoodBooksControlAlbum ReviewThe shadow-kings of Indie-Pop finally release their debut album and guess what, it's great. This Kent four-piece are constantly overlooked, under-rated and taken for granted, but hopefully not for much longer. 'Control' is the...
Review posted on 2nd July 2007
Cold War Kids - Hang Me Up To Dry
Cold War Kids Hang Me Up To DrySingle Review Re-released to coincide with their endless list of summer dates in the UK and already a festival favourite, 'Hang Me Up To Dry' should see the...
Review posted on 2nd July 2007
The Coral - Who's Gonna Find Me
The CoralWho's Gonna Find MeSingle ReviewWith an equal combination of sensational vocals and masterful instrumentation 'Who's Gonna Find Me' is sure to render The Coral as the unrivalled Godlike genius band of the 21st century....
Review posted on 18th June 2007
The Changes - Such A Scene / Her, You and I
The ChangesSuch A Scene / Her, You and ISingle Review (Double A-Side)The Changes showcase a distinct sound. Both tracks from their Double A-Side release are very different. 'Such a Scene' faintly recalls the hay-days of...
Review posted on 18th June 2007
Ruarri Joseph - Tales Of Grime and Grit
Ruarri JosephTales Of Grime and GritAlbum ReviewIt's commonly said that first impressions are lasting impressions, but how true can that be? Well, with Ruarri Joseph and other artists like him that you don't know much...
Review posted on 18th June 2007
Luke Toms, The Forever House
Luke TomsThe Forever HouseAlbum ReviewIf I slag this off will his ridiculous moustache rape me? No? Very well then, aside from being a total freak loser, Luke Toms, cannot write music. Words cannot express how...
Review posted on 18th June 2007
Loney Dear - Saturday Waits
Loney, DearSaturday WaitsSingle ReviewScandinavian groups can be really popular here in the U.K. Look at ABBA! More recently, take Peter, Bjorn and John for example. They took Britain by storm with hit single 'The Young...
Review posted on 18th June 2007
Idlewild - A Ghost In The Arcade
IdlewildA Ghost In The ArcadeSingle ReviewThis band can take sound on two levels, two extremes; mind-blowing or awful. 'A Ghost in the Arcade' is one of the awful ones I'm afraid. Taken from the bands...
Review posted on 18th June 2007
Fields - Song for the Fields
Fields Song for the FieldsSingle ReviewBefore you write them off as some kind of nature happy, tree-huggers it's probably best to enlighten you about Fields and their music. Imagine something completely different, something wonderful, something...
Review posted on 18th June 2007
Charlotte Hatherley - Siberia
Charlotte HatherleySiberiaSingle ReviewShe divorced herself from Ash not too long ago and I thought I'd never forgive her, but after 'The Deep Blue' I began to reconcile myself with the truly amazing sound of Charlotte...
Review posted on 18th June 2007
You Say Party! We Say Die! - Lose All Time
You Say Party! We Say Die!Lose All TimeAlbum ReviewYou Say Party! We Say Die! dynamic Dance-punk band from Canada release their second album in the form of 'Lose All Time'. They are an animated five-piece...
Review posted on 11th June 2007
Harrisons - No fighting in the War Room
Harrisons No fighting in the War RoomAlbum ReviewPut single the Harrisons are the Arctic Monkeys minus the monkey business and the Sheffield intonation, with clear influences from the likes of Blur, Oasis and The Verve....
Review posted on 11th June 2007
Dolores O' Riordan - Are You Listening?
Dolores O' RiordanAre You Listening?Album ReviewThe voice and face of the Cranberries, Dolores O' Riordan, returns with the eagerly anticipated album 'Are You Listening?' but trust me it's not all that it's cracked up to...
Review posted on 11th June 2007
Bat For Lashes - What's a Girl To Do?
Bat For Lashes What's a Girl To Do?Single ReviewIt's hard not to compare the sound of Natasha Khan/Bat For Lashes to the equally chilling, thrilling and mysterious sound of Bjork both are so very similar....
Review posted on 11th June 2007
The View - Face for the Radio
The View Face for the RadioSingle ReviewThe latest and, in my opinion, one of the greatest tracks from the Views' debut album 'Hat's off to the Buskers' is finally released. This Dundonian Indie sensation writes...
Review posted on 11th June 2007
The Holloways - Generator
The Holloways GeneratorSingle Review'Generator', deemed as possibly the track of the year, a triumph in the eyes of the Radio One crew and what is genuinely a fun track, is destined to make The Holloways...
Review posted on 11th June 2007
Annuals - Be He Me
Annuals Be He Me Album Review There is an energy and a spark about this album that makes its rambling folk meets prog rock deliciously compelling. Like Midlake, Grandaddy or Akron/ Family mixed with some...
Review posted on 5th March 2007
Lostprophets - A Town Called Hypocrisy
LostprophetsA Town Called HypocrisyVisible NoiseFresh from bagging a brace of trophies at the Kerrang! Awards, the 'Prophets are now releasing the second single from their chart-topping "Liberation Transmission" album. Having already completed a tour of...
Review posted on 29th August 2006
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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]
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![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]")
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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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