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Review: Nahko – ‘My Name Is Bear’

October 19, 2017

Nahko is best known as the front man for the world music collective, Medicine For The People. His first solo work, ‘My Name Is Bear’ is in essence a prequel to his work with the People, and comprises 16 tracks of music and “interludes”, mostly written between the ages of 18 and 21, with some a little later. The interludes are actual unedited tape recordings of his raw thoughts. The end result is a pleasing insight into the mind of a very thoughtful and wise man.

The Gore Boyz – ‘Kisses For The Road’

October 11, 2017

The Gore Boyz, from Gastonia, North Carolina, are set to follow in the footsteps of other boy bands, such as The Jackson 5, Hanson, and New Kids On The Block.

The Dice – ‘Streetlights’

October 9, 2017

A four-piece from Ferrara, Italy, The Dice formed 8 years ago, and are making waves with their blend of rock, pop and surf music. Their new album, ‘Showcase Come Alive’, together with latest release ‘Streetlights’, is set to put them on a new level.

Magnus Murphy Releases New Single ‘Lightning’

October 4, 2017

Based in Brisbane, Australia songwriter, producer and model Magnus Murphy’s music is anthemic with a very distinctive delivery, which comes from his background in the theatre. His new single, ‘Lightning’, which was released on September 29, is an uplifting summer-tinged track with slick production values and instrumentation by Magnus himself.

Shania Twain’s ‘Now’ Is A Brilliant Comeback

October 4, 2017

Shania Twain released her new album, ‘Now’, on Friday 29 September. Her first for 15 years, it comes ahead of her UK and Irish arena tour in September and October 2018, for which tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster.

Salute Music Makers Announce Top 100 Tracks Battling It Out On World’s First Truly Interactive Playlist Voting System on Facebook Messenger

September 27, 2017

On Sunday evening 24th September, the finalists for Salute’s quest to unearth the very best in British musical talent were announced on Salute Music Maker’s Facebook page.

Heralding the final stage of the competition to find the best of unsigned UK musical talent, the remaining artists have battled through an initial talent pool of over 2000 entrants to the stage which matters the most – judging by the music fans themselves.

‘Skin & Earth’ From Lights Is A Concept Album With A Difference

September 22, 2017

Out today, ‘Skin & Earth’ from Canadian singer songwriter Lights, is a concept album with a difference. Accompanied by a comic book series of the same name, written and illustrated by Lights herself, ‘Skin & Earth’ is an ambitious project which nonetheless hits the mark.

Yusuf/Cat Stevens Recalls The Past While Looking To The Future On ‘The Laughing Apple’

September 15, 2017

It was always going to be an ambitious project, but Yusuf (aka Cat Stevens) has managed it, with his new album, ‘The Laughing Apple’, out today on Decca/Cat-O-Log Records. Yusuf celebrates 50 years since his first album, ‘The Laughing Heart’ and reunites with producer Paul Samwell-Smith and guitarist Alun Davies, who worked with him on his seminal album, ‘Tea For The Tillerman’.

Fergie Premieres Video For ‘You Already Know’ Feat. Nicki Minaj Ahead Of ‘Double Dutchess’ Album

September 13, 2017

Released late August, ‘You Already Know’ by Fergie features guest vocals from Nicki Minaj, and is from her upcoming studio album, ‘Double Dutchess’, out Friday September 22. Now she’s released a stunning black and white video to accompany it, with Fergie stunning in black, and Nicki in white.