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Hayley Fox's Top Albums Of 2013
Darkside 'Psychic' - After an EP in 2011, Darkside released their debut album this year. The duo - the project of Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington - gave as good as they got on 'Psychic',...
By Staff Writer in Music / Festivals on 23 December 2013
Contactmusic.com's Top Albums Of 2013
Vampire Weekend 'Modern Vampire in the City' - 'Modern Vampires in the City' makes it three for three for the New Yorkers and their latest release could very well be their best yet. It shows...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 23 December 2013
Grammy Awards 2014 Nominations: Who Are The Notable Absentees On The Nominee's List
The 2014 Grammy Awards will take place in January 2014, with the full list of nominees being revealed over the weekend. Jay-Z was the most capped nominee, with nine nods in total, whilst Macklemore &...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 09 December 2013
James Blake: 'Mercury Win Is Surreal'
Singer/songwriter James Blake has been left stunned by his Mercury Prize triumph, admitting, "It's very surreal."The British star scooped the prestigious honour for his album Overgrown at a ceremony in London on Wednesday night (31Oct13),...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 31 October 2013
James Blake Wins Mercury Music Award: So, Who The Heck Is He?
James Blake took home the celebrated Mercury Music Prize last night (30 October) for his second album, Overgrown. Released to wide-spread critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, Blake got his start as a...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 31 October 2013
James Blake Wins Mercury Prize For 2nd Studio Album 'Overgrown'
James Blake earns the 2013 Barclaycard Mercury Prize for his second studio album 'Overgrown'.The annual trophy is awarded to an artist from the UK with the best album from the past year.James Blake received the...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 31 October 2013
James Blake Wins Mercury Prize
Singer/songwriter James Blake has won Britain's 2013 Mercury Prize for his album Overgrown.The electronic music star was named as the recipient of the prestigious $30,000 (£20,000) award for the most groundbreaking record of the last...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2013
Mercury Prize Shortlist Announced, But Does It Even Matter Anymore?
The Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize this week announce the shortlist for it's 12 favourite albums of the last 12 months, albums that it claims are "urgent" and are "reflective" of the evolving sound of contemporary...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 14 September 2013
Mercury Music Prize List Has "More Good Albums...Than For A Very Long Time"
This year's Barclaycard Mercury Prize could be one of the greatest lists of nominees in the awards history. 2013's nominees shortlist includes talent old and new, rock, pop, and dance with one thing to unite...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2013
David Bowie Leads The Pack In Mercury Prize Nominations
David Bowie came back from his retirement/hiatus completely unannounced this January, when he released the video for the single 'Where Are We Now,' and managed to catch everyone off guard with his birthday announcement of...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2013
Latitude Festival Closes It's Gates After Another Successful Year In Southwold [Pictures]
Henham Park in Southwold, Suffolk once again held the coming together of music, comedy, arts and more in it's scenic woodland surroundings to a rapturous reception from the many revellers who travelled to see the...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 22 July 2013
James Blake: 'I'm Not Bothered About Illegal Downloading'
British singer James Blake has given fans the green light to illegally download his new album as he is convinced the music industry has become a "sinking ship" since the rise of digital piracy.The...
By WENN on 08 April 2013
Is James Blake Looking To Strengthen His Hip Hop Connections With A Kendrick Lamar Collaboration?
On his upcoming second album, Overgrown, UK electronic saviour James Blake includes a collaborative effort with Wu Tang Clan pack leader RZA in what is a stand out track on an album filled with stand...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 05 April 2013
A Week In Music - James Blake Still Seeking His Niche, Yeah Yeah Yeahs Triumph With Lily Cole Video, Eels Stage A Love-in In Bournemouth
Albums of Note... It’s been a long two years since James Blake released his debut eponymous album and now, the pioneering producer returns with Overgrown, album number two. Peppered with quality collaborations, with hip-hop legend...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 02 April 2013
Manic Street Preachers Announce UK Return
Manic Street Preachers have announced their first UK show in almost two years.The 'A Design for Life' band will play a one-off exclusive performance at Festival No.6, breaking their two- year exile from the British...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2013
Taylor Swift's New Single: Can She Ever Really Be Mixed With Dubstep?
Jelly and chicken nuggets, Marmite and skittles, gravy and cherry pie. Like food items, there are a few words that should never be put together. Of course, occasionally there are mixtures, like chips and milkshake,...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2012
Adele Wins Two Ivor Novello Awards
Adele picked up two prizes at the 57th Ivor Novello Awards today (17.05.12). The 'Someone Like You' hitmaker - who was nominated in four categories - was honoured with the accolades for PRS for Music...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 May 2012
Adele Leads Ivor Novello Nominations
Adele has received four nominations for the Ivor Novello Awards. The British singer/songwriter leads the way for this year's coveted songwriting honours with nominations for 'Rolling In The Deep' in the Best Song Musically and...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2012
Arctic Monkeys Lead Q Awards Nominations
Arctic Monkeys lead nominations for this year's Q Awards.The 'Crying Lightning' hitmakers will compete for four trophies at this year's ceremony, including Best Track for 'Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair', Best Album...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 September 2011
Adele Doesn't Need To Win Mercury Prize.
Adele "doesn't need" to win the Barclaycard Mercury Prize.The Grammy award-winning singer's latest album '21' is up for the coveted honour next month, but Fun Lovin' Criminals frontman Huey Morgan thinks it would be better...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 August 2011
Adele And Elbow Head Mercury Nominations
The nominations for the 2011 Mercury Music Prize have been announced, with British songstress Adele and former winners Elbow among the contenders. The shortlist, chosen from over 240 albums, was announced by Lauren Laverne during...
By WENN on 19 July 2011
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