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It’s been 3 long years since we last saw Emma Stevens, funnily enough, the last time we saw her was in the exact same venue but with a different guitarist. We chatted to Emma ahead of the show about when she supported Simply Red earlier this year, how excited she was to be sharing the stage with Wet Wet Wet at three of their UK headline shows in July and her plans for Summer festivals. Read on to see how the rest of the evening unfolded....
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It’s been 3 long years since we last saw Emma Stevens, funnily enough, the last time we saw her was in the exact same venue but with a different guitarist. We chatted to Emma ahead of the show about when she supported Simply Red earlier this year, how excited she was to be sharing the stage with Wet Wet Wet at three of their UK headline shows in July and her plans for Summer festivals, read on to find out more.
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Read on to find out his top three choices for the headliners at Beautiful Days 2018, the acts that he'd love to see at this year's festival and an amusing tale about the worst gig he ever played....
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We heard that Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls were booked to headline at Beautiful Days Festival in August 2017, we chatted to Frank last year when he played in Exeter so thought it was about time that we got together again to shoot the breeze. Read on to find out about Frank's top three festival survival tips, some information about his new album and just what he's been upto in Texas lately....
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We heard that Barry Ashworth from Dub Pistols is performing at Beautiful Days Festival this year, we've met him on numerous occasions at shows and festivals over the past 5 years and thought it was about time we had a chat about what he's been up to lately. Read on to see who Barry is looking forward to seeing at the festival in August, his first ever concert and how the Dub Pistols documentary is coming along....
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‘Mind Yr Manners’ is the debut album from Leeds four-piece Crumbs and it’s set for release 28th July 2017. The first track to be revealed is ‘Cha Cha Feels’, a rhythmic bass-driven earworm dealing with the art of coping with not coping – a theme which is prevalent throughout the record. Crumbs’ unique sound comprises a bumper post-punk/pop party bag mix of sprightly basslines, super-danceable cowbell-tinged rhythms, fizzing guitars and effervescent interchanging vocal lines. ‘Mind Yr Manners’ was recorded with MJ at Suburban Home.
Pre-order the album at https://crumbscrumbs.bandcamp.com/album/mind-yr-manners
Since forming in 2015 Crumbs have kept themselves busy releasing music with Tuff Enuff, Swirly and Bowl Cut Records, recording a live session for Marc Riley on 6 Music, playing gigs all over the shop and writing and recording their debut album. Crumbs are: Ruth Gilmore (vocals), Jamie Wilson (bass/vocals), Gem Prout (drums) and Stuart Alexander (guitar). They are particularly fond of pets and puns.
Crumbs will be playing select shows over the summer including Indietracks Festival the day after the album is released, alongside The Wedding Present, Martha, Joanna Gruesome and more.
See Crumbs Live:
22/06/17 - Wharf Chambers, Leeds - with Kamikaze Girls, Nervus and Smother
22/07/17 – Tramlines Festival, The HUBS, Sheffield - with Jane Weaver, Cian Nugent and more
29/07/17 - Indietracks Festival, Midland Railway Centre
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We spent 3 nights under canvas to bring YOU the very best coverage of DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2017, one of THE most prestigious Rock/Metal festivals in the whole world. Read on to see how we got on....
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The likely lads will cover BLACKPOOL - HULL - PLYMOUTH - SCARBOROUGH - LOWESTOFT - MARGATE - BRIGHTON on their Sept/Oct tour of UK Seaside resorts....
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I was delighted to hear that they are releasing their debut album SILENCE on June 9th and caught up with Toby from the band to chat about the recording process, music festivals and playing abroad, read on to see how we got on....
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With 17 Studio Albums, 5 Live albums, and 12 compilation albums, numerous world tours and over 30 years in the business, you'd be forgiven for thinking Simple Minds were rested up enjoying the rewards of a stratospheric career....
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DEBUT ALBUM SILENCE OUT JUNE 9TH VIA ZENTEN / EASY ACTION RECORDS
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OUT AUGUST 25TH ON ATLANTIC RECORDS, AND PRESENT LEAD SINGLE, “HOLDING ON”
UK TOUR IN NOVEMBER INCLUDING LONDON’S ALEXANDRA PALACE ON 14TH NOVEMBER
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On its tenth anniversary, Bearded Theory managed to bring to festival goers its eclectic mix of mainstream musical artists as well as more obscure acts that are not so well known. With a variety of stages and circus tents ranging from the seclusion of the Woodland Grove to the Big Top and Main Stage, there was something for every taste. Read on to see how we got on....
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Poltimore Festival was a huge success, the weather was kind to us and it was great to see so many people wandering the grounds, stumbling upon so many varied acts as they explored the house and surrounding area.
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Emily Barker released her new album ‘Sweet Kind of Blue’ on 19TH May through Everyone Sang/Kartel. The album marks a new sound as she returns to the soul and blues influences that first inspired her to become a singer/songwriter. ‘Sweet Kind of Blue’ was recorded in June 2016, at the legendary Sam Phillips Recording Service in Memphis that holds the legacy of recording artists like Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bob Dylan and Booker T. The stunning set is her first full studio album since Emily Barker & the Red Clay Halo’s ‘Dear River’ in 2013.
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Beloved Brooklyn band Chumped devastated fans with their sudden hiatus in 2015. Seemingly on the brink of a mainstream breakthrough, the quartet called it a day right as they were getting started. But out of the remnants of Chumped, the band Katie Ellen was formed, featuring singer/guitarist Anika Pyle and drummer Dan Frelly.
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