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For anyone who is a Foals fan, whether you liked them ‘before they were cool’ or if you found out about them because they sold out (RAH) in 20 minutes, ‘Holy Fire’ – their third album – has been something to look forward to. For anyone who isn’t, change that. Previewed with singles ‘Inhaler’ and […]
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Last Saturday saw one of the biggest nights around for SUSU’s Performing Arts, showcasing the range and depth of quality on offer from just a sample of the PA. Covering everything from contemporary dance to a brass band, the PA show showed signs of quality throughout. Standout pieces included the preview of RENT by SUSU […]
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Since their first single, ‘King City’, Swim Deep have been on the rise. Their second single ‘Honey’ and the B sides built upon their initial promise and now they’re coming to play Southampton’s very own Joiner’s Arms on Valentine’s Day. Although the tone of some songs, certainly ‘King City’ would perhaps suit a day not […]
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Jamie Barker gives his take on Showstoppers’ Winter Showcase
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A seductive, if perplexing, name for the variety show featuring Comedy, Circus and Magic Soc: The Marvellous Emporium of Wonders. It left you laughing, thinking, and taken aback by the depth and range of skill on offer.
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After storming the charts with their first single ‘Feel the Love’, Rudimental are back with ‘Not Giving In’. As with the first single, Rudimental stay true to their soulful roots, but balance this out with another dance-floor hit – with John Newman and Alex Clare contributing to the track. After a soulful start, the whole […]
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Winchester-born Andy Burrows has an impressive back catalogue. Before having released his first solo piece this Monday, he was part of Razorlight; helping write hits like ‘America’, We Are Scientists in their album ‘Barbara’ and had his own band, I Am Arrows. His first solo album, however, is a small step away from all this […]
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The unique Union Films event added an extra dimension to the much appreciated film.
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Marcus Mumford’s band formed in 2007 and released their debut album Sigh No More in October 2009, gathering praise for their upbeat indie-folk tunes like ‘The Cave’ and ‘Little Lion Man’. Now Mumford & Sons are back with their sophomore record and fans of their first album won’t be disappointed. Babel bursts into life with […]
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The Joy Formidable have announced their return with new single ‘Wolf’s Law’. A song of two parts – the beginning is slow, sombre and the use of piano is very articulate. Not The Joy Formidable I remember from their debut album The Big Roar. This change in style from indie rock is promising as it […]
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For some incomprehensible reason, they’ve put an air siren in Tulia’s second single ‘Live it Up’, which features ‘Rack City‘ star, Tyga. After the runaway success of her first single ‘Young’, this follow up is devastatingly poor. A cheap attempt to try and start the song in a sunny ‘samba-esque’ mood fails and moves into […]
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Walk the Moon, the little known band from Cincinnati, Ohio, have released a free-download track from their self titled album which is available to download here. Energetic, catchy, upbeat and just plain fun – ‘Tightrope’ is a quintessential Walk the Moon song. Use of a scratchy guitar sound and a fairly repetitive drum beat is […]
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The Biff are back. New single ‘Stingin’ Belle’ was premiered as a preview to their upcoming album ‘Opposites’. Despite the fact they have changed the name, their promise to release two studio albums in 2012 still looks to be on. Anyhow, to the track. With an intro that sounds like a marching band on speed […]
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After a two year wait, The Gaslight Anthem return with Handwritten. The record has been in the works for a year, with ‘Biloxi Parish’ having been written this time last year. With single, and opening track, ‘45’ launched by none other than Zane Lowe, there was the feeling of a special album on the way. […]