Jack Savoretti
Jack Savoretti, The New Indie Kid Savoretti speaks to Verve about touring with Jake Bugg, how he got into music and The Vampire Diaries. By Zanib Asghar Italian-born singer Jack Savoretti releases his new single ‘Not Worthy’ on 25th March, taken from his number 1 Indie Breaker album ‘Before the Storm’ which topped the charts. The 29 year old will be supporting... Read More
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The Drums: Review
Early morning, rise and shine! We’re off to… err, a gig? Yes, that’s right. At 8 o’clock on Thursday morning The Drums took to the stage at Floridita for an acoustic breakfast set.The stripped-back, twenty minute show was presented by The New York Bakery Company meaning that the bleary-eyed crowd were bobbing along with a bagel in one hand and a cuppa dubiously gripped... Read More
Matt Cardle Tour Preview
After his debut album, Letters, went platinum, Matt Cardle is preparing to take the UK by storm on his very first solo tour. Here’s hoping that what Matt describes as ‘a great rock show’ will finally be enough to silence his X-Factor critics. So what can we expect? ‘It’s going to be a really great show. Ive known the guys in my band for years and years, It’s a... Read More
There’s a new face on the scene… Loick Essien
By Soraya Downie Young, fresh-faced singer Loick Essien is the one to watch out for after he tore up the charts back in the summer with his sensational single, How We Roll. The release entered the official UK Singles Charts at number two in July and saw him finally earn mainstream recognition. The 21-year-old Londoner, now signed to Sony Music Entertainment, first began focusing... Read More
5 Minutes with… Dom Lawson!
By Jude McArdle Metal Hammer’s top writer, contributor at Classic Rock and Classic Rock Present Prog, and founder of the Machine Head fan pack magazine spoke to Jude McArdle about his new position as The Guardian‘s first and only dedicated-to-metal music columnist. JM: Congratulations on the new position. But seriously, the first? The Guardian’s been going since…... Read More
University Music League
By Zanib Asghar The Rolling Stones, R.E.M (I know, I know, they are no longer together) and Coldplay are just some of the bands that formed during their university years, and thanks to music lovers Karol Severin and Daniel Zawadzki, the University Music League gives students of London a helping hand on their road to fame. Students will be given the opportunity to perform... Read More
Album review – The Wanted
by Tola Stewart The Wanted's new album, Battleground, is out now. Image: chuffmedia Award-winning band The Wanted are back in time for Christmas with their new album, Battleground. Including the hit song ‘Lightning’ and number one single ‘Glad You Came’, the album includes 11 songs that all centre around a new electro-pop sound which is set to shake up the charts. The... Read More
Album review: Beyonce – 4
By Sharn Rayment Who isn’t a little bit in love with Beyoncé at the moment? Post-Glastonbury the world has gone mad for Queen B, who in a wise move released her fourth studio album a day after her festival headlining slot. However, new fans of Beyoncé who have picked up ‘4’ to start their love affair with the musical icon and her music will not be getting the same aural... Read More
Album review: Cloud Boat – Lions On The Beach
By Tom Knock I’m not a massive fan of the prefixes “future” or “post” when it comes to classifying a genre of music. I find it slightly pretentious and mildly irritating as people try to be different. However, I lay down the towel when it comes to acts such as Cloud Boat. The two piece, also known as Tom Clarke and Sam Ricketts, have taken the UK underground music scene... Read More