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Bigmouth Strikes Again: Morrissey’s “Low in High School”
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Bigmouth Strikes Again: Morrissey’s “Low in High School”

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  • 22nd November 201720th December 2017

Morrissey is back with more controversy, solitude and general disdain for the world around him. Low in High School contains not only chaotic songs of protest, but also projects the presence of observant…

Music of my week.
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17/11/17: The music of my week

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  • 18th November 201719th November 2017

Hey everyone, I bring good news in the form of more music! As Australia faces both scorching sunshine and spirited storms, let me take you on a musical journey through the spirit…

Music I'm loving this week.
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10/11/2017: The music of my week

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  • 10th November 201716th November 2017

This week, I present 5 mellow gems from the 70’s and 80’s. I have left an absolute corker till the end. Enjoy the music! “La Vie en Rose” by Grace Jones…

3/11/17: The music of my week
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3/11/17: The music of my week

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  • 4th November 20174th November 2017

This week, I present to you a mix of synth-pop duos, classics and a sample surprise. Enjoy the music! “A Little Respect” by Erasure I am starting off with the popular…

They’re so lovely: The music of Scouting for Girls
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They’re so lovely: The music of Scouting for Girls

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  • 31st October 201731st October 2017

With the recent release of the beautiful Ten Add Ten, I couldn’t think of a better time to write about Scouting for Girls. They were one of my favourite bands…

27/10/17: The music of my week
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27/10/17: The music of my week

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  • 28th October 201730th October 2017

This week, I’m being generous. Here are 7 tracks instead of 5. The past week has truly been a fruitful scavenger hunt for music! I guess you can call it good…

20/10/2017: The music of my week
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20/10/2017: The music of my week

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  • 22nd October 201730th October 2017

This week is mostly a throwback. Hope you enjoy the music! “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by Elton John “Although I search myself, it’s always someone else…

13/10/2017: The music of my week
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13/10/2017: The music of my week

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  • 13th October 201713th October 2017

Welcome to the first of many “The music of my week” posts – a quick glimpse at the music I either come across, suddenly remember again or listen to on repeat….

Holy Mountain: Why Noel Gallagher’s new track is great for British music
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Holy Mountain: Why Noel Gallagher’s new track is great for British music

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  • 9th October 201711th October 2017

“Holy Mountain” is Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ first single from their new album “Who Built the Moon?”. It has sent shockwaves through social media for numerous reasons, both good…

Return of the Rock N Roll Star: “As You Were” by Liam Gallagher
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Return of the Rock N Roll Star: “As You Were” by Liam Gallagher

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  • 7th October 20179th October 2017

Liam Gallagher is back with more style, grit and attitude than ever before. Oasis is one of my favourite bands and with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds already on their…

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It was only a kiss: An ode to Mr Brightside

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  • 1st October 20176th October 2017

The Killers’ Mr. Brightside is both infamous, energetic and timeless. Despite it being the first track the band wrote, many call it their most famous track – one which defines both The Killers’ sound and…

14 Years after Mr Brightside: “Wonderful Wonderful” by The Killers
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14 Years after Mr Brightside: “Wonderful Wonderful” by The Killers

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  • 1st October 20176th October 2017

It has been five years since The Killers’ last album, “Battle Born”. The wait was long, but oh boy was it worth it. “Wonderful Wonderful” takes the listener on an…

An 80’s Synthpop Renaissance? OMD’s ‘The Punishment of Luxury’
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An 80’s Synthpop Renaissance? OMD’s ‘The Punishment of Luxury’

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  • 25th September 201725th September 2017

In the 1970’s, two teenagers would not only meet and become friends, but would later be at the heart of one of Britain’s then revolutionary genres, synthpop (also known as…

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