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Two takes on 1990s’ Kicks

February 17, 2009 Articles, Features 1 Comment
1990s

1990s

Here we go again, it’s two takes on the same album. Because we’re exciting like that.

Take One by Kirstie McCrum:

Although they have been hailed by many – including influential Rough Trade bods – as the future of music, the very charm of Scotrock combo 1990s is that they sound, well, a bit like the past.

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Three takes on Lily Allen’s It’s Not Me It’s You. Yes, three!!!

February 16, 2009 Articles, Features 1 Comment
Lily Allen

Lily Allen

TAKE ONE, by Helen Szczupak:

Lily Allen is back with the follow up to her debut album Alright Still, and the highly anticipated album It’s Not Me It’s You comes at a time when there really is no escaping her.

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People In Planes – Last Man Standing

January 31, 2009 Reviews, Single No Comments
People In Planes

People In Planes

People In Planes, a five piece band from Cardiff, release their next single ‘Last Man Standing’ from their sophomore album Beyond The Horizon next month.

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La Roux – Quicksand

December 25, 2008 Reviews, Single No Comments
La Roux - Quicksand

La Roux - Quicksand

Every so often there comes a pop dance single which causes bodies to act in curious ways: shimmying of bottom, tapping of feet, vocal approximation of harmony, general striking of poses in reckless abandon. … Continue Reading

The Revelations – It’s You

December 18, 2008 Reviews, Single No Comments
The Revelations

The Revelations

Despite being the bearers of a name which calls to mind a foreboding biblical text packed with apocalyptic portent, The Revelations are an easy-on-the-eye three piece who appear to specialise in upbeat music. Far from delivering tragedy-laden messages of the future ruination of humanity, these peppy ladies do a nice line in fempop, coming on for all the world like B*Witched tackling the 2009 Eurovision entry. … Continue Reading

Flobots – Rise

December 15, 2008 Reviews, Single No Comments
Flobots - Fight With Tools

Flobots - Fight With Tools

This is the second single to be lifted from Flobots’ Fight With Tools album, following the September release of the song ‘Handlebars’.

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Those Dancing Days, Glasgow The Captain’s Rest

December 1, 2008 Gig, Reviews No Comments
Those Dancing Days

Those Dancing Days

November 30th, 2008

On tour in support of their In Our Space Hero Suits album, Stockholm’s current hottest sisters of pop, Those Dancing Days, are here playing the final date on their short UK tour before hitting Copenhagen in six days time. Their unbounded energy and ear for as-yet-uncoined pop hooks has seen them slowly but surely gain a worldwide fanbase, particularly in the last few months following their initial record release, the ‘Those Dancing Days EP’.

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Official Secrets Act – Radio 1’s new favourites

November 15, 2008 News No Comments

Official Secrets Act

Official Secrets Act

Official Secrets Act

, London’s best new and unashamedly poppy band, have been warming the cockles of hearts owned by the cream of Radio 1 and BBC 6Music.

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Mia’s Pops – Mumford & Sons

November 10, 2008 Reviews, Single 1 Comment

This week, seven-year-old Mia gives you the lowdown The Banjolin Song by Mumford & Sons.

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Girls Aloud – Out Of Control

November 1, 2008 Album, Reviews No Comments

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Everybody’s favourite girl group are planning another aural assault with the arrival of their fifth studio album, Out Of Control. The girls’ brand has been rising ever since their humble beginnings on early TV contest show, Popstars: The Rivals.

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