Stories written by Ida Ottesen
After Oasis split in August 2009, everyone has been giving their two cents about who of the Gallaghers would win the race for the first solo record. Not only that, but also who would make the best one.
Liam Gallagher, along with Andy Bell, Gem Archer and Chris Sharrock, went straight to the task of creating […]
Tue 15th March 2011 | Posted in
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A few years ago the British music scene was bursting with the retro sound of Amy Winehouse, Duffy and Adele Adkins.
While Winehouse rather quickly moved from the music press to the gossip mags, Duffy and Adele both did incredibly well with their debut albums.
This time round, it’s the same two women we rely on, to […]
Fri 4th February 2011 | Posted in
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A song’s journey through musical history
The original version of this iconic song was written by Jay Hawkins and released on his At Home With Screamin’ Jay Hawkinsin 1956. At only 2:25 minutes in length, it transformed the way we listen to, and view, music, even making its way on to The Rolling Stone Magazine’s list […]
Thu 26th August 2010 | Posted in
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History,
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Debut album from Danish band Black City combines great rhythms, clever production and catchy tunes, that will have you humming a long, long time after you’ve had your first taste of these four guys!
First track on their album (which is also their first single) is a straightforward rocker called Summertime and a perfect introduction to their music: it’s rocking, […]
Wed 12th May 2010 | Posted in
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Basics first: Who are you, and why should people tune in to one of your gigs?
Hello, Hello, Hello we’re French Crops, we are a five piece band based in South East London (Eltham, Welling). We have been going for about a year and a half now, and have constantly been gigging and writing material. The band sets […]
Thu 1st April 2010 | Posted in
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Interviews,
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It can’t be easy to open your UK tour in Liverpool, when your last name is McCartney… but not THAT McCartney. But still, it felt only right that James McCartney should kick of his first headline tour in the city that created the most famous group in musical history.
James was quick to acknowledge this connection, […]
Fri 5th March 2010 | Posted in
Gigs,
Pics |
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Set in the legendary Studio 2 in Parr Street, recording place of acts as diverse as The Spice Girls, Coldplay and Black Sabbath, the second fundraising gig from Nadal Promotions was already set to be a memorable evening.
This time featuring acoustic acts, the atmosphere was relaxed and people soon settled themselves in the soft sofas and […]
Sat 24th October 2009 | Posted in
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Since George Harrison held the world’s first charity concert in aid of the people of Bangladesh in 1971, it has become a guaranteed way to raise money, and what better way to do it?
Liverpool locals Alan Kenny and Nadeen Kemp have formed Nadal Promotions and have put together four different gigs for James Bulger House, the first […]
Tue 22nd September 2009 | Posted in
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As the only band to play their own songs at Beatleday in Liverpool, The Fore would have to deliver, this after all being the hometown of not only The Beatles but also the Merseysound.
From the very first chord the audience was transported back to the Sixties and the energy put forward by the band was […]
Thu 13th August 2009 | Posted in
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You would think that playing for a maximum of 100 people would generate some kind of intimate atmosphere, but sadly Cornershop never really bonded with the audience. This was not all the band’s fault although the bands communication with the audience was at a minimum and lead singer Tjinder Singh never seemed to enjoy the hour long […]
Mon 3rd August 2009 | Posted in
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