Pure Comedy

Father John Misty’s 'Pure Comedy' is Pure Brilliance

Father John Misty, a.k.a Josh Tillman, has almost a mythical presence in the world of music right now, and his latest album only enhances the mystery and intrigue. Pure Comedy feels like a perfect evolution from what we have already seen from Tillman, as the indie/alternative genre breeds more meaning …

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04/05/2017
Katie Grimsditch
Next Big Thing

4 solo artists who could be the next big thing in music

After the monumental success of Ed Sheeran's latest album and Rag N' Bone Man's meteoric rise to fame, everyone is looking for the next big thing. Here are a few singer songwriters we think you'll be hearing a lot more of over the next year! Alex G Influenced by an …

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20/03/2017
Katie Grimsditch
Rag N Bone Man

Introducing: Rag’n’Bone Man

A life-affirming and bluesy expression that can't be missed, Human has put Rag'n'Bone Man on the map. He's grabbed the public's attention and proved his stripes as a fresh-thinking singer within a rap scene searching for unique creativity and individuality. Also known as Rory Graham, Rag'n'Bone is a Sussex born …

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02/03/2017
Katie Grimsditch
Live band

5 Up-And-Coming Bands To Catch Live This Year

There are loads of exciting artists coming out of the UK music scene at the moment, and most of them will undoubtedly be playing in a town near you at some point this year! Here are five bands you should definitely check out when they play your local venue. BLACK …

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16/02/2017
Katie Grimsditch
Album Covers

The best vinyl artwork of the past 5 years

Vinyl is well and truly back. Over 3 million records were sold in 2016, a 25 year high. There are plenty of reasons for vinyl's big comeback: the sound quality, the collectible nature of records, the limited edition releases. And then there's the artwork. Buying vinyl allows music lovers to …

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01/02/2017
Katie Grimsditch
The Hunna

Live Review: The Hunna @ The Ritz, Manchester

I first came across The Hunna in May last year, when the band played to a modest crowd in the Manchester Cathedral as part of the city's annual Dot to Dot Festival. But boy, have they grown since then. In little over a year, the Hertfordshire lads have rocked the …

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18/01/2017
Katie Grimsditch
2017 bands

8 Bands To Watch Out for in 2017

Last year was a fantastic year for music, as our top 20 albums of 2016 post proves, but 2017 could be even better! Here are 8 bands we think could hit the big time this year. Girlpool This pair of folk-punk babes from California have been around for a few …

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05/01/2017
Katie Grimsditch