In 2006 a London-based team founded a digital-media production house called GlobalFaction. The intention was to erect a platform — a soapbox — in a corner of the Internet on which conscious lyricists and artists could take a stand against today’s social and political climate. With GlobalFaction as their pedestal and the World Wide Web as their loudspeakers many UK rappers […]
Mon 31st October 2011 | Posted in
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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 to the Struggle.
Soundtrack to the Struggle has, in Lowkey’s own words, been “a quarter […]
Wed 19th October 2011 | Posted in
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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 would highlight any one song as a potential single, instead weaving between styles to present an […]
Thu 13th October 2011 | Posted in
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We are now making it even easier for you to reach a wider audience by offering various types of advertising solutions on our website and social media networks. We will discuss each package on an individual needs basis and will aim to work towards your budget to ensure everyone has the same opportunity. So if you […]
Thu 13th October 2011 | Posted in
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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 & Persinette. Side A to the single is the warm and charming Capital, with its visions of […]
Wed 12th October 2011 | Posted in
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If you are in the Midlands and up for a good time with some great, local pop-punk bands, head on down to Unplug in Digbeth (next to HMV Institute) tomorrow night at 6:30pm. OxjamBrum will be bringing you a selection of top artists and for £3 entry, along with some tempting drinks promotions, it really is a bargain! […]
Wed 5th October 2011 | Posted in
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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 a softer, more emotional side. This so called ‘persona’ is exactly […]
Mon 3rd October 2011 | Posted in
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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 a little better and hopefully silence these critics.
We caught up […]
Mon 3rd October 2011 | Posted in
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