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Best Coast alternative indie band California
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Best Coast are back shining in ‘For the First Time’

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  • 10th November 201910th November 2019

American surf pop duo Best Coast have returned after a four-year break with the sunny, bubbly and 80s-inspired new single ‘For the First Time’. This bright new single has arrived…

Les Flair electro pop band gig indie the old blue last
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Dreampark and Les Flair @ The Old Blue Last

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  • 22nd September 201922nd September 2019

Hello, I’ve got another fab gig review for you! If you’re a fan of electro pop that warmly nods to the 80’s, then you’re in for an absolute treat. I…

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

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  • 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…

Secret Messages ELO
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Throwback Highlight: the album “Secret Messages” by ELO

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  • 5th August 20185th August 2018

In this week’s throwback, we revisit a band of British rock royalty: Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Originally released in 1983, Secret Messages is the band’s last album to reach the worldwide…

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25/05/2018: The music of my week

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  • 25th May 20185th August 2018

This week includes a tantalizing music selection of tracks from The Last Shadow Puppets, The Strokes, Crowded House, Jigsaw, and Shed Seven. Enjoy! “Last Nite” by The Strokes The Strokes…

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

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  • 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”…

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26/02/2018: The music of my week

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  • 26th February 201826th February 2018

After much delay, my music cap is back on! The weekly music posts and occasional music reviews are making their return on the blog. This week, it is all about…

Walk This Way.
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When Rap met Rock: The “Walk This Way” collaboration of Aerosmith and Run DMC

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  • 26th December 201729th December 2017

Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” is notable for helping the band break into the mainstream in 1975. In ’86, this iconic track also aided the development of a whole new subgenre:…

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

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  • 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…

music of my week.
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8/12/17: The music of my week

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  • 9th December 2017

Hey everyone! Here’s another weekly post of music gems. This week will be a journey through the old and the new. “Don’t Wanna Lose You” by Gloria Estefan “‘Cause baby, I’ve…

Music of my week in pictures.
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25/11/17: The music of my week

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  • 28th November 201728th November 2017

Apologies for the music delay! As you all know, it has been a frantic but fantastic week for music, especially with the success of the epic Who Built the Moon? by…

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…

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…

Turn Back Time! 1970s New Wave & Punk

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