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‘Adventures in Modern Recording’ by Trevor Horn (Book Review)

  • Sophia
  • 12th February 202313th February 2023

Adventures in Modern Recording is an entertaining and illuminating exploration of modern pop by one of its pioneers – music producer Trevor Horn. The book features 23 songs from his…

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‘Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids?’ by Nige Tassell (Book Review)

  • Sophia
  • 4th December 20224th December 2022

As an ode to 80s independent music and the lives that followed, Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids is Nige Tassell’s entertaining quest to track down at least one member…

The Sound of Being Human
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‘The Sound of Being Human’ by Jude Rogers (Review)

  • Sophia
  • 18th November 2022

Today’s review is about The Sound of Being Human by music journalist Jude Rogers, published by White Rabbit Books in April 2022. It is an emotional and reflective exploration of…

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  • Gig Diary

Franz Ferdinand at Alexandra Palace

  • Sophia
  • 30th October 2022

This autumn Franz Ferdinand embarked on their greatest hits tour, aptly named ‘Hits to the Head’, entertaining fans countrywide with over twenty years worth of irresistible indie hits. On 20…

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‘Broken Greek’ by Pete Paphides (Review)

  • Sophia
  • 30th October 20221st November 2022

In 2021, I was having a bit of a reading slump. I was also having, what I would call, a ‘music slump’. The pandemic and its never-ending news cycle had…

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The Killers @ The Emirates Stadium

  • Sophia
  • 5th June 2022

Last night, The Killers performed their second date at the Emirates Stadium – exactly two years after its original date. After an epic performance on Friday night, spirits – and…

the holdout
  • New Music Reviews

Review: ‘Won’t Be Leaving Here Today’ by the holdout

  • Sophia
  • 26th February 2022

Portland power trio The Holdout have released their second album, Won’t Be Leaving Here Today – a record that taps into the many emotions we have all felt since the…

Roman Candles
  • New Music Reviews

Roman Candles unveil LP ‘The City is Closed’

  • Sophia
  • 18th February 20225th June 2022

The North Carolina-based band Roman Candles features Daniel Jackson, Matt Stache, Grey Revell, Justin Kent and Rodney Wallin. In 2013, these studio musicians came together in Charlotte with a new…

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  • New Music Reviews

Sunburn roar with new rock single ‘Rainy Day’

  • Sophia
  • 5th February 2022

With the recent success of Irish bands such as Fontaines D.C., the indie music scene in Dublin has received a new lease of life. A bunch of new bands are…

Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends
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Intro: Arn-Identified Flying Objects & Alien Friends

  • Sophia
  • 5th February 20225th February 2022

Arne Floryd, a former member of the Swedish band Redmoon, has set up a new solo project called Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends. In 2020, he released the project’s debut…

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Unruly Mane release sing-along hit ‘Gin’

  • Sophia
  • 29th January 202229th January 2022

As Unruly Mane, married duo Steven and Leea Scarola have been making foot-stomping, sing-a-long hits since 2015. You know, the kind of music you would listen to while sitting in…

Chris Scheler
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Chris Scheler releases warm new single ‘Good Old Days’

  • Sophia
  • 23rd January 202223rd January 2022

With his new single ‘Good Old Days’, Pennsylvania-based musician Chris Scheler sings the importance of living in the moment. ‘Good Old Days’ is inspired by the iconic quote by Andy…

Morgana Quasar
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Morgana Quasar release vibrant rock LP ‘We +’

  • Sophia
  • 23rd January 202223rd January 2022

After taking a break from music, ex-band mates Malcolm E. Scott and Patrick G reunited to form the band Morgana Quasar. With a mission to channel their frustration at the…

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Lou Ella and Shae Brock release ‘Snake in the Garden’

  • Sophia
  • 18th January 202218th January 2022

LA-based singers Lou Ella and Shae Brock have teamed up and released their catchy new track ‘Snake in the Garden’ – a dreamy indie rock track that will sit well…

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Vinyl to Pre-Order: The Sparks Brothers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • Sophia
  • 9th January 202216th January 2022

This week’s Vinyl Pick is a box set is from my favourite music documentary release of 2021: The Sparks Brothers, directed by Edgar Wright. A Waxwork Records exclusive, The Sparks…

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