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The instantly catchy single ‘Brokenhearted’ from long-time youtubers Karmin debuted at number 6 in the official UK Charts last week. There is nothing subtle about its influences. Vocally from the likes of Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj, and the beat sounds like Calvin Harris on a lazy day – annoyingly repetitive and little variation throughout the […]
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‘Everybody’s on the Run’ follows on from ‘Dream On‘ the weakest single so far from the group’s self-titled début album. So you might expect that ‘Everybody’s on the Run’ would follow this decline. It doesn’t. As Noel describes himself, the drums combined with a choir gives an “epic” feel to the song from the start. The next really […]
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From the off there is something different about the new Lucy Rose single. In ‘Lines’ -from the EP with the same name- Lucy Rose has taken a style she used before and really embraced it. ‘Lines’ doesn’t have the dramatic drums of ‘Red Face’, or the heavy influence of Bombay Bicycle Club that was plain […]
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First ‘Love Interruption’ , then ‘Sixteen Saltines’, now we have ‘Freedom at 21’. Jack White’s latest single from his album Blunderbuss is something of a mixed song. When you first listen it will throw you off given its peculiar rhythm. Quickly, however, it grows on you. A lot. The guitar takes a while to kick […]
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‘The Temper Trap’s’ new single, ‘Trembling Hands’ is somewhat reminiscent of their work from Conditions. Beginning with piano chords amongst an ambient background, this is a new sound from the Australian band. The light drums and guitar work – as well as the vocals – all show signs of change from the atmospheric tone of the […]
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The Royal Albert Hall’s grandiose and atmosphere is perhaps one of the best settings to see a gig in London. On July 2nd it was host to opening act Only Son, and – the reason that everyone was there – Regina Spektor. Only Son, real name Jack Dishel, took to the stage a little late […]
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Starting a little delayed, the evening began with a set from The Fruit Cellar (pictured left), who hadn’t played together up until the night before the gig. Despite this, their set was tight, given that their songs are based on catchy hooks and, by helping the crowd sing along by telling them the lyrics beforehand, they proved […]
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First Aid Kit are an unlikely support act for one of the world’s most renowned artists. The Swedish three-piece offer a hymnal style which sees a guitar, keyboard, drums and powerful vocals combine to produce an atmospheric sound. Fleet Foxes fans, First Aid Kit are likely to be your new favourite band. They more than […]