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Damon Albarn - Heavy Seas Of Love Single Review
He's well-traversed in various genres of music, from his history with Britpop success Blur and experimental virtual project Gorillaz, to his collaborative African music project, but Damon Albarn has finally ventured into solo territory with...
Review posted on 1st May 2014
Something For Everyone! 10 Of The Best At Live At Leeds
It's been eight years since a bunch of music venues in Leeds first opened their doors to hardy metropolitan festival-goers for Live at Leeds. Following the tried and tested format of SXSW and the Camden...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 30th April 2014
Ellie Goulding, Goo Goo Dolls And Pretty Lights Are Among The Acts To Look Forward To At Florida's SunFest 2014
SunFest is back in Florida once again with another impressively diverse line-up and non-stop activity for five days. This year, the bill is headlined by Kid Rock, Ellie Goulding and Robin Thicke.Probably the best sun-soaked...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 30th April 2014
Outkast Were Back In Georgia For CounterPoint Festival 2014, With A Few Special Guests
Outkast returned home to Georgia for their stint at CounterPoint Festival 2014 - and fans were a lot more pleased this time round than they were at their comeback gig at Coachella.Nothing was going to...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 29th April 2014
![Fitz and the Tantrums Bring Their Brilliant Album 'More Than Just A Dream' To The UK [Listen]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/mn/20130508/090513_fritz_and_the_tantrums/fitz-the-tantrums-fitz-and-the-tantrums-performing_3653792.jpg "Fitz and the Tantrums Bring Their Brilliant Album 'More Than Just A Dream' To The UK [Listen]")
Fitz and the Tantrums Bring Their Brilliant Album 'More Than Just A Dream' To The UK [Listen]
It's another busy year for vibrant Los Angeles six-piece Fitz and The Tantrums as they gear up to release their eagerly awaited second album 'More Than Just A Dream' in the UK as well as...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 28th April 2014
Does Austin Psych Fest 2014 Have The Best Line-Up Yet?
Shield your eyes as Austin's most vibrant music festival marks its seventh year from May 2nd-4th 2014. With The Zombies, The Horrors and Temples on this unique bill, are we looking at Austin Psych Fest's...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 25th April 2014
It's That Time Of Year Again! New Orleans Jazz Festival Returns With Another Two Weekends Of Music Mythology
It's that time of year again where New Orleans go all out to prove they are one of the most culturally rich cities in North America with their annual two-weekend event, the New Orleans Jazz...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 24th April 2014
Coldplay - Midnight Single Review
Whatever it was that we were expecting from Coldplay's upcoming album, it certainly wasn't this. The first single from 'Ghost Stories' entitled 'Magic' felt like standard Coldplay material with its gentle guitars, gritty rock vocals...
Review posted on 24th April 2014
Trent Reznor And Atticus Ross Unite Again For 'Gone Girl' Soundtrack Featuring Richard Butler's 'She' Cover
Trent Reznor teams up with Atticus Ross once again for the soundtrack to upcoming book-to-film thriller 'Gone Girl' directed by David Fincher; the new trailer features the song 'She', covered by the The Psychedelic Furs...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 24th April 2014
Moogfest 2014 Gets To The Heart Of Electronic Music With Shows From Kraftwerk And Pet Shop Boys
Named after America's main pioneer in the world of electronic music, Robert Moog, Moogfest is finally back after a brief sabbatical which saw them miss 2013 - to much disappointment from electronic lovers everywhere.The much-adored...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 22nd April 2014
MS MR Admit They're 'Natural Performers' As They Enjoy 2014's Festival Season
Some bands are worth getting excited about and, with the festival season well under way, we're keeping an eye out on the most innovative new arrivals - and New York-based duo MS MR certainly fit...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 19th April 2014
Paolo Nutini - Scream (Funk My Life Up) Single Review
Paolo Nutini is back after five years with the release of his third studio album 'Caustic Love' - and there definitely feels to be a new air about him. You might be used to the...
Review posted on 17th April 2014
John Legend - All Of Me Single Review
Possibly the singularly most romantic album of 2013, John Legend's Gold certified fourth offering 'Love in the Future' was a critical and commercial success - and it's really not hard to see why. With a...
Review posted on 16th April 2014
Syd Arthur: Why These Psychedelic Rockers Were One Of Our Favourite Acts At Coachella 2014
With Coachella 2014 been and gone, we set our sights on one act that has caught our attention this year: Canterbury's favourite psychedelic rockers Syd Arthur. After wrapping up a successful tour of Europe, this...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 15th April 2014
Danish Songstress Agnes Obel Performs Live In Paris - Watch The Live Stream Here
We at Contactmusic are excited to bring you the full live stream of Agnes Obel live at Le Grand Rex in Paris, scheduled to start at 10:00pm Paris time (8:00pm GMT; 3:00pm EST).The Danish singer...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 14th April 2014
Introducing: Quirky, Avant-Garde Indie Pop From Brooklyn's Finest, Ava Luna
Sometimes we come across a band so creative, whimsical and innovative that no matter what they do, they'll never fail to entertain us. Our latest video interview is proof of that as we introduce Brooklyn...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 14th April 2014
Agnes Obel Live In Paris Tomorrow - Don't Miss Our Live Stream
Currently making her way around Europe on her Spring/Summer 2014 tour, Agnes Obel will be performing a special show at Le Grand Rex in Paris next week - and we can make sure you'll be...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 13th April 2014
Outside Lands Brings You The 2014 Line-Up! Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, Duck Sauce, Jagwar Ma And More
Possibly the only major festival where you can enjoy fine gourmet cuisine while rocking out to an eclectic variety of international artists, Outside Lands has now unveiled the 2014 line-up as it prepares to return...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th April 2014
It's Almost Here! 25 Must See Acts For Coachella 2014
Coachella Festival is nearly here, bringing with it one hell of a weekend chock full of great food, exciting entertainment and, most importantly, amazing music.Arguably California's most eagerly anticipated event of the year, Coachella settles...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 10th April 2014
Surfer Blood Return To The Festival Scene This Year For Coachella & Suburbia Festival 2014
Florida four-piece Surfer Blood had an incredibly busy summer last year doing the festival rounds in support of their album 'Pythons', but can we expect a similar year for 2014?Well, maybe. We're incredibly excited about...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 9th April 2014
Introducing: Infectious, Multi-Layered Beats From Edinburgh DJ Show N Prove
He received immense praise for his witty debut single 'Zimma Frame' featuring Takura last year and Scottish producer Show N Prove truly is ready to 'show and prove' that he's not going anywhere just yet...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 9th April 2014
Get Ready For Tortuga Music Festival 2014 Headlined By Eric Church And Luke Bryan
Following the excitement of the Academy of Country Music Awards at the weekend, it's only right to give a little reminder of what's coming next weekend: Tortuga Music Festival hits Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 7th April 2014
Sohn - Artifice Single Review
Hailing from London, talented electronic musician, songwriter and producer Sohn (that's "Sonn") is causing some serious excitement with the upcoming release of his debut album 'Tremors'. With lead single 'Artifice', it's easy to see why...
Review posted on 4th April 2014
Keep Calm And Party On! London's Ten Most Exciting Festivals For 2014
If you want a unique festival experience this year, London could be the place for you. Featuring a diverse range of events from the independent ethics of Jabberwocky to the mainstream attitude of Wireless, 2014...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 3rd April 2014
!['My Mad Fat Diary' Series Two Finale: Has Rae Managed To Resolve All Her Problems? (Spoilers) [Pictures]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/mn/20140318/rts_programme_awards_inside_180314_07/sharon-rooney-nico-mirallegro-the-rts-awards-2014_4116869.jpg "'My Mad Fat Diary' Series Two Finale: Has Rae Managed To Resolve All Her Problems? (Spoilers) [Pictures]")
'My Mad Fat Diary' Series Two Finale: Has Rae Managed To Resolve All Her Problems? (Spoilers) [Pictures]
The second series of 'My Mad Fat Diary' came to its eagerly awaited conclusion last night (March 31st 2014) with an assuredly and rather unbelievably happy ending, but has it set itself up for a...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 1st April 2014
Ultra Music Festival 2014: The Weekend Event's Most Memorable Moments
Ultra Music Festival turned out to be a bit of a rollercoaster of a weekend for everyone this year but, as usual, it's been three days of some of the most explosive electronic acts of...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 31st March 2014
Buku Music And Art Project 2014 Brings Fantastic Energy From Chance The Rapper and The Glitch Mob
The Buku Music + Art Project has brought another year of top class music to Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, with memorable performances from Chance The Rapper, Sleigh Bells and The Glitch Mob.When people...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 26th March 2014
Festival Nostalgia! Wakey!Wakey! Reminisce As They Continue Their Spring Tour
Fresh from a successful week-long stint at SXSW 2014, Mike Grubbs from Brooklyn band Wakey!Wakey! reflects on his festival experiences as he continues to perform on the first leg of his 2014 North American tour.The...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 25th March 2014
Editors - Sugar Single Review
Editors released their fourth album 'The Weight Of Your Love' last year after a three year interval where they released nothing at all. During that time, they lost a band member (guitarist Chris Urbanowicz) but...
Review posted on 24th March 2014
Lady Gaga Defends Vomit Artist. What is Going On.
In her perennial quest to push boundaries that often don’t need pushing, Lady Gaga let ‘vomit artist’, Millie Brown, do her thing all over her at SXSW festival on March 13. The singer foresaw the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22nd March 2014
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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...
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![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...
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