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Category: New Music Reviews

Suede
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New Release Alert: “Don’t Be Afraid If Nobody Loves You” by Suede

  • Sophia
  • 14th July 20185th August 2018

In preparation for the release of their upcoming album, The Blue Hour, Suede have released its second single, “Don’t Be Afraid If Nobody Loves You.” The track glows with the…

Johnny Marr Call The Comet
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Album Review: “Call The Comet” by Johnny Marr

  • Sophia
  • 17th June 201817th June 2018

Johnny Marr stands on a stage of British rock legends. After his iconic spell as lead guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths, the Manchester rocker has established a stellar solo…

Johnny Marr
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New Release Alert: “Hi Hello” by Johnny Marr

  • Sophia
  • 14th May 20185th August 2018

At the end of last week, Johnny Marr released the second single from Call the Comet, his upcoming album. In contrast to his last single, the cosmic “The Tracers,” “Hi Hello”…

Arctic Monkeys Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
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Album Review: “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino” by Arctic Monkeys

  • Sophia
  • 11th May 2018

The year is 2018, and the iconic Arctic Monkeys are finally back with a new album. On the first listen, the new album threw me into an utterly confused and…

Manic Street Preachers Resistance is Futile
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Not so distant colours: “Resistance Is Futile” by Manic Street Preachers

  • Sophia
  • 14th April 201814th April 2018

Welsh rock icons Manic Street Preachers have released their 13th album, Resistance Is Futile. Oh boy, have they come back fighting. Manics are still throwing punches with some glorious music,…

Johnny Marr
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Song of the Week: “The Tracers” by Johnny Marr

  • Sophia
  • 11th April 201817th June 2018

From being the ex-lead guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths, to collaborations with Hans Zimmer and Blondie, to his five-year gig as a solo artist, Johnny Marr is a rock…

the fratellis
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Fun and Throwbacks: “In Your Own Sweet Time” by The Fratellis

  • Sophia
  • 20th March 2018

The Fratellis have returned with a fun, electrifying and wonderfully creative album. In Your Own Sweet Time not only embodies the band’s playful and catchy musical style, but also shows…

To Vienna and Back: Midge Ure’s “Orchestrated”
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To Vienna and Back: Midge Ure’s “Orchestrated”

  • Sophia
  • 10th December 2017

Last week, there was an awesome music release. From Ultravox, Visage and Rich Kids to his success as a solo artist, Midge Ure has a brilliant discography. Orchestrated is a glorious collection…

new music
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October-December 2017: What’s new in music?

  • Sophia
  • 5th December 20175th December 2017

Hey everyone! A new month brings a new kind of music article for FSWL. This time, I shall take you through a bunch of awesome tracks released between October and December. 1….

Half the World Away: “Who Built the Moon?” by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
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Half the World Away: “Who Built the Moon?” by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

  • Sophia
  • 25th November 201725th November 2017

Who Built the Moon? is the third studio album by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Noel Gallagher has not only expanded and redefined his profile as a solo artist, but has…

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

  • Sophia
  • 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…

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

  • Sophia
  • 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

  • Sophia
  • 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…

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

  • Sophia
  • 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’

  • Sophia
  • 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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