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Miles Kane
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Miles Kane at the O2 Institute, Birmingham

  • Sophia
  • 20th December 2018

On 27th November, Miles Kane performed at the O2 Institute in Birmingham as part of his expansive UK tour. The tour highlighted the great material from his new album Coup…

whenyoung
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Face-to-face: interview with whenyoung

  • Sophia
  • 19th December 2018

In the first installment of Face-to-face, I revisit interviewing indie band whenyoung before their electric gig at Kasbah Nightclub on the 12th October. Aoife Power (Vocals/Bass), Niall Burns (Guitar), and Andrew…

The light that never went out: Johnny Marr at the O2 Institute, Birmingham
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The light that never went out: Johnny Marr at the O2 Institute, Birmingham

  • Sophia
  • 6th November 20186th November 2018

Johnny Marr not only found fame through his unparalleled skill as a guitarist in the indie rock scene with The Smiths in the eighties, but his solo career has consistently…

new music
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  • New Music Reviews

The FSWL Playlist: Issue 9

  • Sophia
  • 3rd November 201820th March 2019

The FSWL Playlist is back with another round-up of new music releases. This week, join me as I review the new releases by Nothing But Thieves, The Luka State, Sundara…

FSWL Playlist - new music
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  • New Music Reviews

The FSWL Playlist: Issue 8

  • Sophia
  • 9th October 201820th March 2019

Welcome to Issue 8 of The FSWL Playlist! New music has impressed once again, and we have a bit of everything this week. Read on for new releases by Twenty…

The FSWL Playlist: Issue 7
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The FSWL Playlist: Issue 7

  • Sophia
  • 4th October 201820th March 2019

Welcome to Issue 7 of The FSWL Playlist, bringing you some of the best new rock around. This week, the new  releases by Muse, Linn Koch-Emmery, Penelope’s Thrill, Zuzu, and…

Christopher Pellnat Liftoff
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Breakout: “Liftoff” by Christopher Pellnat

  • Sophia
  • 29th September 2018

Christopher Pellnat is a singer-songwriter from Hudson, New York. When he’s not working on solo material or collaborating with other musicians, Pellnat plays the electric guitar for The Warp/The Weft,…

Vinyl Floor Apogee
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Breakout: “Apogee” by Vinyl Floor

  • Sophia
  • 27th September 2018

After experimenting with strings and an orchestral soundscape in Peninsula and Vaudeville, Danish alternative rock band Vinyl Floor have returned to their rustic roots with Apogee – their edgiest work till date….

suede the blue hour
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Album Review: “The Blue Hour” by Suede

  • Sophia
  • 25th September 201825th September 2018

Shortly after his move to the inspiring rural landscape of Somerset, Suede frontman Brett Anderson began working on the band’s new album. As they leave behind the exploration into the…

new music
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  • New Music Reviews

The FSWL Playlist: Issue 6

  • Sophia
  • 18th September 201820th March 2019

Looking for new music? I’ve got you covered with yet another synopsis of this week’s best (and mostly indie) releases. This week, I will be looking at new material from…

Pale Waves My Mind Makes Noises
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  • New Music Reviews

Album Review: “My Mind Makes Noises” by Pale Waves

  • Sophia
  • 15th September 201815th September 2018

After a string of sell-out shows, Manchester quartet Pale Waves have finally released their debut album. The pop-focused My Mind Makes Noises sends electricity through the dizzy highs and destructive…

the fswl playlist
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The FSWL Playlist: Issue 5

  • Sophia
  • 14th September 201820th March 2019

Welcome to Issue 5 of The FSWL Playlist! The past week has well and truly spoiled us with new (and great) music. With particular attention paid to music released last…

AM:ZM Exhibition
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The AM:ZM Exhibition in London

  • Sophia
  • 14th September 201814th September 2018

While London’s O2 Arena was home to Arctic Monkeys, Great Titchfield Street’s Noho Showrooms was home to the AM:ZM Exhibiton. The contents of this free exhibition were created by the…

The FSWL Playlist Issue 4
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  • New Music Reviews

The FSWL Playlist: Issue 4

  • Sophia
  • 11th September 201820th March 2019

Welcome to Issue 4 of The FSWL Playlist – bringing you some of the best new music around. This time round, I have included new releases by Richard Ashcroft, Beachtape,…

The FSWL Playlist: Issue 3
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  • New Music Reviews

The FSWL Playlist: Issue 3

  • Sophia
  • 9th September 201820th March 2019

Welcome to Issue 3 of The FSWL Playlist! This time round, I will be looking at a debut by London musician Matt Portland, as well as the new releases by…

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