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SHEFFIELD STEEL – Richard Hawley Puts Pedal To The Metal On New Album ‘Further’

June 22, 2019

Ever since his Mercury Music Prize nominated Coles Corner, Richard Hawley has become known for beautifully crafted songs as warm and comfortable as old…

X Ambassadors Shoot For The Stars With New Album ‘ORION’

June 14, 2019

If you’re unfamiliar with X Ambassadors, we recommend you make your acquaintance pronto with the trio from Ithaca, New York. Their new long player, ‘ORION’, is only the second studio album from the band on the KIDinaKORNER/Interscope label, but it’s already making an impact with the single releases, ‘Boom’, ‘Hey Child’, and ‘Hold You Down’, as well as the recent track, ‘Confidence’, featuring K.Flay.

Scott Lavene Goes Up The Junction With Autobiographical Style Album ‘Broke’

June 5, 2019

Scott Lavene’s new album, ‘Broke’ borrows from the rich tradition of semi-spoken songs and is out this Friday June 7 through Funnel Records.

Holy Moly & The Crackers – ‘Take A Bite’

June 2, 2019

Released on 5 April this year through Pink Lane Records, ‘Take A Bite’, by Holy Moly & The Crackers is a fast paced romp with a female vocalist whose seductively rich tones could give Imelda May a run for her money.

Ashley Tisdale – ‘Symptoms’

May 20, 2019

Ashley Tisdale is quite the multi-faceted star. Actress, singer, producer, beauty guru…there’s many strings in her bow and while she’s better known for the drama queen Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical franchise, there is one side to Ms. Tisdale that is often overlooked and that’s her pop star side; very similar to other Disney veteran Hilary Duff.

WISH YOU WERE HERE – London’s One Eyed Wayne Spread Their Wings On New Album ‘Saucy Postcards Super Creeps’

April 9, 2019

Hornsey’s favourite monocularly monikered new wavers One Eyed Wayne are back with the follow up to their well received debut Attack of the Luxury Flats. But, while…

Jamie Lawson -‘The Years In Between’ Album Review

April 3, 2019

Award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Lawson released his fifth studio album ‘The Years In Between’, on March 29th, exploring themes of artistic struggles and doubt, while also allowing love and kindness to permeate the melodies.

Mike Posner’s ‘A Real Good Kid’ Is Cathartic For Him But A Heartbreaking Listen

January 25, 2019

Mike Posner’s ‘A Real Good Kid’ was written over a two year period which saw Posner lose friends and family members – including fellow artist Avicii, and his own father, who he considered his best friend. The album is his third solo release, and fourth overall, having released the self-titled ‘Mansionz’ as part of a duo with blackbear.

Olly Murs Listening Party 24 October - Photo Credit Lisa Hafey

Olly Murs Is Set To Follow Up His Previous Hits With New Album ‘You Know I Know’

November 6, 2018

Olly Murs has released five albums so far, four of which have reached the number one spot, while his self titled debut, released in 2010, had to be satisfied with second place. Not too shady really! Olly’s 6th album, ‘You Know I Know’, set for release this Friday, November 9, looks set to repeat the trend, with its double album style blend of new songs and older hits.

Rivers – ‘My Little Baby’

October 15, 2018

Rivers is the stage name of Bedfordshire’s Rachel Early, who has apparently already garnered comparisons to bold, dramatic songstress Paloma Faith. Having performed since the age of 12, the songwriter has finally revealed her debut album, ‘My Little Baby’, which centres on compositions crafted of the piano but incorporates and interesting, but subtle electro element.

Tom Odell Is The Piano Man In More Ways Than One With New Concept Album ‘Jubilee Road’

October 14, 2018

Written while he was living in a house in East London, and encorporating real life stories from the time – with the street name changed of course, to protect the privacy of his former neighbours – Tom Odell’s ‘Jubilee Road’ is ten tracks of intense honesty and personal insight.

Christine And The Queens New Album ‘Chris’ Channels Janet Jackson And Prince (With A Touch Of Chic) While Maintaining A Unique Style

September 25, 2018

Likely I’m the only person in the world who’s never actively listened to Christine And The Queens, but reviewing this album I find there’s something very intriguing to Christine’s sound, and I’m enjoying it a great deal.