Iggy Azalea strikes again with a new blockbuster visual for single, ‘Black Widow feat. Rita Ora’. The international rap siren and Brit pop-sensation, Rita Ora, teamed up with Director X to create a Tarantino-esque video which pays homage to his iconic action/thriller ‘Kill Bill’.
Read MoreFLIGHTS REVEAL VIDEO FOR 'THE GHOST OF THINGS'....
A little audio-visual treat for you here ... Flights have revealed their new video for 'The Ghost of Things', which is taken from the debut album 'History Be Kind' - Released October 6th.
Read MoreINTRODUCING SAN DIEGO BASED 3 PIECE HANGING FROM THE RAFTERS....
Hanging From The Rafters is a three piece band based from San Diego, California. Their music is a unique blend of electronic and analog layers creating a lush, ambient and sometimes haunting sound.
We caught up with them at a branch of Los Pollos Hermanos where we ordered a large family bucket, some soda and sat down to talk about the best album EVER, Neil Sedaka and self promotion, here's how we got on...
Read MoreBILLY LOCKETT RELEASES NEW SINGLE 'OLD MAN' ON SEPTEMBER 21ST....
“Billy Lockett is one of the hottest tips for stardom in 2014” – Sunday Mail
Read MoreHAPPYNESS SHARE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'ANYTHING I DO IS ALL RIGHT'....
October headline UK tour dates on the horizon
Read MoreANDY BURROWS 'FALL TOGETHER AGAIN' THE NEW ALBUM RELEASED ON 20th OCTOBER....
PLUS TOUR DATES INCLUDING LONDON DINGWALLS, 30th Oct
Read MoreACRE TARN REVEAL NEW TRACK FROM DEBUT EP OUT ON SEPTEMBER 29TH....
Artistic stunners and creative pilgrims, Acre Tarn are an unwaving and unabashed duo borne from the fiery embers of past experiences, bound together with an unnerving love for the innovative and the potential of artistic exploration.
Read MoreTHE MID SEPTEMBER PLAYLIST FOR THE LISTENING POST PODCAST HAS BEEN FINALISED....
Just to let you know that the new podcast playlist has been finalised and is ready to record.
I'll be hiding away in my broom cupboard this evening to get it done, it should be available later tonight.
Read MoreCATHERINE MACLELLAN RELEASES THE RAVEN'S SUN ON SEPTEMBER 15TH....
Since Catherine MacLellan was lauded as Critics’ Favourite New Discovery by Canada’s prestigious folk magazine Penguin Eggs in 2008, she has been a perennial fixture at the top of Canada’s Roots Music charts, has won numerous awards, includingEnglish Songwriter of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2012, and gained international acclaim from the likes of The Austin Chronicle, The Boston Globe, BBC Radio, Maverick and Q Magazine.
Read MoreRICHARD THOMPSON - ACOUSTIC CLASSICS - ALBUM REVIEW
A few years ago there was programme on the BBC called "Songwriters Circle". Its format was to take three heavyweight singer song writers, sit them in front of a live audience and let them belt out versions of their own favourite songs. Sometimes the three singers joined in together, but on other occasions it would not have been appropriate. One such occasion was when Suzanne Vega and Loudon Wainwright sat in shock and awe as our greatest guitarist the magnificent Richard Thompson played a version of "1952 Vincent Black Lighting".
Read MoreSOME GREAT VIDEOS FROM LAST OF THE BARSTOOLS/SILVER STORY/RED ROSE EMPIRE/IAN PROWSE/IDYLL....
We have the pleasure of handling some superb videos that were out in Aug & Sept.
Read MoreEMMA TRICCA - RELIC - ALBUM REVIEW
Listening to "Relic" by Emma Tricca on a humid summer day seems strangely inappropriate, since this album has the feel of an autumnal treat. The Italian-born, London-based singer-songwriter can be uneasily be located in the folk tradition although some have noted a distant link to Nico. Influence sluices will have a rare old time debating this yet what is not contestable is that "Relic" is a fine album by a maturing talent.
Read MoreSKILLET ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER UK HEADLINE SHOWS....
Two-time Grammy nominated rock band SKILLET announce UK dates, exclaiming "We can't wait to rock out with our fans on our first ever UK headline tour! Our UK fans have been so loyal and have been waiting for this for a long time! We are planning an incredible full length set with all the works. UK here we come!"
Read MoreINTRODUCING MANCHESTER BASED 4 PIECE THE WATCHMAKERS
Combining the sounds of classic 60’s psychedelia with the likes of The Verve, The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Primal Scream - Manchester based 4-piece The Watchmakers have created a unique blend of psychedelic laced rock 'n' roll that has been shrouded in mystery over the last 18 months. Their self-produced demos Before Questions Became and Waves have earned the band much critical praise and airplay from the likes of John Kennedy at XFM and BBC Introducing in Manchester and has led to seasoned music lovers and music industry insiders clamouring for more material.
We met up with the guys to talk dogs, supergroups (and I mean SUPERgroups) and the Fab Four, here's how we got on....
Read MoreJENNY LEWIS - THE VOYAGER - ALBUM REVIEW
Jenny Lewis has infuriated, enchanted, annoyed and charmed in equal measure over an illustrious career. The former Rilo Kiley front woman is always worth checking out. When she gets it right ("More Adventurous" and "Rabbit Fur Coat") she is the top of the premier division. In this new album "Voyager" she has enlisted Ryan Adams in most of the production duties although Beck and her love interest Jonathan Rice are also present.
Read MoreRYAN ADAMS “GIMME SOMETHING GOOD” VIDEO UNEARTHED....
JOHN MURRY - CALIFORLORNIA - EP REVIEW
John Murry's story is one of triumph over considerable adversity. He has been prone to self destruction through a troubled past, heavy substance misuse/consumption and many of the songs on 2012's "The Graceless Age" reflected this inner darkness and turmoil. When it comes to this new EP "Califorlornia" a couple of points need to be made.
Read MoreSAM TIBA RELEASES 'SAMUEL' EP ON SEPTEMBER 15TH....
As a member of Parisian band Club Cheval, a solo DJ and as one part of the notorious Bromance Records unit, Sam Tibaescapes on his own with the release of his ‘Samuel’ EP this September. With musical influences coming from the American ghetto underground, from Miami to Baltimore, Sam continues to push forward as an intriguing musician with his sensual and dreamlike productions.
Read MoreTHE MID SEPTEMBER EDITION OF THE LISTENING POST IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION....
Just starting to pull the playlist together for the mid September edition of The Listening Post podcast, what do you think of it so far?
Read MoreSPOON - THEY WANT MY SOUL - ALBUM REVIEW
The Texan band "Spoon" have never really troubled the charts in the UK and yet in the States they are premier division. An oft quoted statistic on them is that the online review aggregator Metacritic has rated the band as the `overall top artist of the decade 2000-2009', beating some tough competition (including The White Stripes and Foo Fighters).
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