Author: Alex Lai Page 14
The Magnetic Fields - Distortion
The Magnetic FieldsDistortionNonesuchAlbum ReviewPerhaps best known for their 1999 triple album â69 Love Songsâ, which sold 130,000 units, The Magnetic Fields are led by New York Cityâs Stephin Merritt. Throughout February and March they tour...
Review posted on 14th February 2008
One Night Only - Started A Fire
One Night Only Started A Fire Vertigo Album Review Already highly tipped as a band to watch in 2008, Helmsley's One Night Only is the latest outfit to benefit from Myspace exposure. Beginning as a...
Review posted on 4th February 2008
30 Seconds To Mars
30 Seconds To MarsLeeds Refectory30 January 2008Live ReviewOne of the surprise stories of the last 12 months, many thought that Jared Leto’s music project would be nothing more than an ego trip that followed in...
Review posted on 1st February 2008
The Rascals - Suspicious Wit
The Rascals Suspicious Wit Deltasonic Single Review Formerly of The Little Flames, Merseyside trio The Rascals have shared stages with an impressive list of names that includes The Coral, The Zutons and Arctic Monkeys. Following...
Review posted on 28th January 2008
The Raid - We Know Best
The Raid We Know Best Single Review Currently on tour, The Raid are a quintet who hail from Hemel Hempstead have travelled the path of school pals who wanted nothing more than to be in...
Review posted on 28th January 2008
Linkin Park, Manchester M.E.N. Arena
Linkin Park Manchester M.E.N. Arena Sunday January 27, 2008 Live Review With the release of their third full studio album, 'Minutes To Midnight', American quintet Linkin Park have looked to shake off the nu-metal tag...
Review posted on 28th January 2008
Cobra Starship - Viva La Cobra
Cobra StarshipViva La CobraFueled By RamenAlbum ReviewWith it’s origins in Uruguay, where main man Gabe Saporta was born, Cobra Starship are perhaps best known for their ‘Snakes On A Plane (Bring It)’ track, which accompanied...
Review posted on 10th December 2007
Kano - Feel Free
Kano 'Feel Free' 679 Recordings Single Review Label mate of The Streets, Kano hails from London and was a key member of the city's N.A.S.T.Y. Crew. His second solo album, 'London Town', was released in...
Review posted on 3rd December 2007
The Enemy - We'll Live And Die In These Towns
The Enemy 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns' Warner Bros Single Review Fresh off a support slot on Stereophonics' arena tour, Coventry outfit The Enemy get round to releasing the final single from their...
Review posted on 3rd December 2007
Arctic Monkeys - Teddy Picker
Arctic Monkeys Teddy Picker Domino Single Review The third single from their second album 'Favourite Worst Nightmare', Arctic Monkeys are about to play a sextet of UK gigs, rounding off a year which has seen...
Review posted on 3rd December 2007
Jimmy Eat World - Chase This Light
Jimmy Eat WorldChase This LightAlbum ReviewFormed in Mesa, Arizona, in 1993, Jimmy Eat World made their independent debut a year later and are now releasing their sixth album. They made a breakthrough in the UK...
Review posted on 13th November 2007
Hundred Reasons - Quick The Word Sharp The Action
Hundred ReasonsQuick The Word Sharp The ActionAlbum ReviewSince their breakthrough with top ten album ‘Ideas Above Our Station’ in 2002, Hundred Reasons’ popularity has been on the decline and the future of the band was...
Review posted on 12th November 2007
Stereophonics - Manchester M.E.N. Arena
Stereophonics, The EnemyManchester M.E.N. ArenaWednesday, November 7, 2007After the release of their sixth studio album and a couple of warm up shows, Stereophonics are now embarking on a 19 date arena tour of the UK...
Review posted on 12th November 2007
Boy Kill Boy - No Conversation
Boy Kill Boy No Conversation Single Review After breaking through with their debut album 'Civilian', Leytonstone quartet Boy Kill Boy have now recorded the follow up, 'Stars And The Sea', which is due for release...
Review posted on 5th November 2007
The Courteeners - Acrylic
The Courteeners Acrylic Single Review The latest in a long line of bands bidding to become music legends from Manchester, The Courteeners have already caused a fuss in the national music press and their next...
Review posted on 5th November 2007
The Brightlights - Inspired By
The Brightlights Inspired By Single Review Teenage quartet The Brightlights hails from the fishing port town of Grimsby. The decision of three members to pursue a music career as opposed to one in football appears...
Review posted on 5th November 2007
Hard-Fi - Can't Get Along (Without You)
Hard-Fi Can't Get Along (Without You) Single Review Staines' favourite songs must be pretty satisfied with life at the moment; their critically acclaimed second album, "Once Upon A Time In The West", rocketed to the...
Review posted on 5th November 2007
Stereophonics - A Car Park, London
Stereophonics A Car Park, London Friday, October 26, 2007 Fresh off of their fifth consecutive chart-topping studio album, 'Pull The Pin', Welsh-Argentine combo Stereophonics have invited their fans to appear as extras for the filming...
Review posted on 29th October 2007
Christian Silva - Break From The Past
Christian SilvaBreak From The PastEP ReviewSomething In ConstructionTracking down information on Christian Silva is nearly as tough as getting blood from a stone, but the London quartet caused quite a stir with their debut EP...
Review posted on 8th October 2007
White Shoes & The Couples Company - White Shoes & The Couples Company
White Shoes & The Couples Company White Shoes & The Couples Company Album Review The origins of this sextet are at the Art Institute of Cikini in Jakarta, Indonesia, where Rio and Sari were inspired...
Review posted on 1st October 2007
The Checks - Hunting Whales
The ChecksHunting WhalesAlbum ReviewThis quintet from New Zealand has already drummed up considerable support in print and television media, as well as gaining airplay from the likes of Jo Whiley and Zane Lowe. This, their...
Review posted on 24th September 2007
Plain White T's - Every Second Counts
Plain White T's Every Second Counts Album Review Hot on the heels of their recent Number 2 single 'Hey There Delilah' is this record from Illinois' Plain White T's. The quintet's forth album, it is...
Review posted on 17th September 2007
Foo Fighters - The Pretender
Foo Fighters The Pretender Single Review Anyone in doubt of the Foo Fighters' stature in the world of music need only know that, following on from headlining this year's V Festival, their November arena tour...
Review posted on 13th September 2007
Biffy Clyro - Saturday Superhouse
Biffy Clyro Saturday Superhouse Single Review Despite having released their debut album 'Blackened Sky' in 2002 and having amassed a dedicated following, Scot-rockers Biffy Clyro have remained on the periphery of the British music scene...
Review posted on 3rd September 2007
Mute Math - Typical
Mute Math Typical Single Review Hailing from New Orleans, this quartet formed in 2003 and released an EP the following year. Having played the Carling stage at the Leeds and Reading Festivals this year, they've...
Review posted on 3rd September 2007
Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
Plain White T's Hey There Delilah Single Review Having released their debut at the beginning of the millennium, Plain White T's are now onto their forth album, but have only recently come to prominence by...
Review posted on 3rd September 2007
Hard-Fi - Once Upon A Time In The West
Hard-Fi Once Upon A Time In The West Album Review Recorded in an old taxi cabin that cost £300 to rent, Hard-Fi's debut album went on to sell nearly a million copies, picking up Mercury...
Review posted on 28th August 2007
Stereophonics - Pull The Pin
StereophonicsPull The PinV2Album ReviewThe Stereophonics' decade-long music career has been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride, going from being hailed as one of Britain's premier rock bands to be critically mauled for the acoustic flavour of...
Review posted on 20th August 2007
The Rocket Summer - Do You Feel
The Rocket SummerDo You FeelAlbum ReviewSinger, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bryce Avary is the sole man behind The Rocket Summer, whose first record was released at the tender age of 16. The Texas native established a...
Review posted on 14th August 2007
Sum 41 - Underclass Hero
Sum 41Underclass HeroAlbum ReviewHaving sold over 7 million records since breaking through with 2001's 'All Killer No Filler', Canadians Sum 41 have cemented their position as a world-renowned punk-rock outfit, but have recently gone through...
Review posted on 9th August 2007
Suggested
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...
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...
Advertisement
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]](/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...
![Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]](/images/home/homepage/dekker-abof-a.jpg "Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]")
Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]
Ahead of the imminent release of his second solo album - Dekker, aka Brookln Dekker, took time out to let us know about the musical project he...
Advertisement
