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Nick Drake – Bryter Layter »

Like many great artists, poets, musicians and writers, Nick Drake only achieved the fame and recognition he desired after his untimely death. In a cruel case of life imitating art the lyrics to Fruit Tree, from his 1968 debut album Five Leaves Left, seemed more prescient than ever as he sang “No-one knows you but [...]…

Sat 27th August 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Back to Black »

Inundated with powerfully voiced, female artists, the British music industry in 2006 was an era dominated by Déjà vu lyrics, Aguilera’s comeback album, Back to Basics, and not to forget, Girls Aloud were still on top. With that said, it was surprising that a young woman from North London would come on the scene, so breathtakingly, [...]…

Wed 3rd August 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Talking Heads – Remain In Light »

Choosing once more to utilise the services of producer/collaborator Brian Eno, Talking Heads continued to explore their own musical and artistic boundaries with their fourth album, Remain In Light. Their previous outing, on 1979’s Fear of Music, showed a marked progression from the nerdy jerkiness of their first two efforts, with its darker themes, esoteric [...]…

Thu 16th June 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

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Lowkey Finally Releases The Soundtrack To The Struggle »

On the 16th of October 2011 an album was released, the importance of which is, I believe, unsurpassed in the world of hip-hop. The artist is Lowkey – an idol to some, and unknown to the others. The album is Soundtrack…

Wed 19th October 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Saso Release New Album : Exitudes »

After a five year hiatus, Irish band Saso, known best to some as “those guys from the Coors Light advert*” return to their dark musical roots with their fourth album Exitudes. A slow, languishing album, it never reaches the particular heights that…

Thu 13th October 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Ocean Vibe From East London »

Courtesy of Ben Browning Photography

Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome : Films of Colour. They are — Andy Clutterbuck on vocals and guitar, James Hatcher on guitar, Jack Allinson on bass and synths, and James Rees-Flynn on drums. They are back with a new single called Capital &…

Wed 12th October 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

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How do they get the talent? »

Have you ever wondered how fashion stylists find models for their fashion shows or how independent film directors and producers bring their story to life and bring you that piece of multimedia art known as film? If we take film as the example, there is…

Sun 15th January 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Interview : Memphis May Fire »

To see Memphis May Fire’s Matty Mullins on stage, one could assume he has a certain persona. He comes across as passionate, confident and fierce as his deep roar fills the room but then changes things up as his beautiful, clean vocals break in to reveal…

Mon 3rd October 2011 / 2 Comments / Read More »

Interview : Dream on Dreamer »

Melbourne Post-Hardcore six-piece Dream On Dreamer recently embarked on their first ever European tour, in support of their latest release Heartbound. After mixed reviews and some sites even going as far as labelling the band ‘generic’, New Beats Media decided to get to know them…

Mon 3rd October 2011 / No Comment / Read More »
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Rap Is Power Promotional Video

Introducing Rap Is Power and his promotional video for his eagerly awaited new mixtape L.O.V.E (Living Our Vision Everyday). The mixtape will be launched on the 14th of April and is set to be a huge hit…

Sun 1st January 2012 / Read More »
Films

Bridesmaids

When I walked into the cinema for the screening of Bridesmaids and saw the auditorium chock full of women, my heart sank a little. I have never really been one for chick flicks, least of all chick flicks that…

Tue 21st June 2011 / Read More »
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Rap Is Power Promotional Video

Introducing Rap Is Power and his promotional video for his eagerly awaited new mixtape L.O.V.E (Living Our Vision Everyday). The mixtape will be launched on the 14th of April and is set to be a huge hit…

Sun 1st January 2012 / Read More »
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Sheffield’s Time-Honoured Music Venue In Spotlight For Award

Sheffield’s longest standing live music venue is in the limelight after being nominated for one of the UKs most prestigious music awards, following enduring success. The Leadmill, which celebrates its 31st birthday this year, has been nominated…

Mon 19th September 2011 / Read More »

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