Tag: Review

Adam Ant, The Roundhouse, London. Photo credit: Lisa Hafey

Live Review: Adam Ant At The Roundhouse, London, December 19, 2018

December 20, 2018

After tonight’s charismatically magnetic and dynamic Adam Ant concert I felt as though I had walked upon hallowed ground. Once again a victorious performance was delivered vivaciously with spirit, animation and wisdom.

John Galea’s New EP, ‘Christmas Round The Piano’ Is A Bit Of A Festive Bop

November 21, 2018

John Galea’s new EP, ‘Christmas Round The Piano’, is set for release on December 7 and comprising 6 tracks, it’s undoubtedly a festive bop.

Aled Jones and Russell Watson Perfectly ‘In Harmony’ On New Album Released In Time For Christmas

November 18, 2018

Given the pair have been moving in the same sorts of musical circles for the better part of 20 years, it should come as no surprise that Aled Jones and Russell Watson are firm friends. What is surprising however is that the pair have taken this long to record an album together.

Life Tour: Wembley 14 November – Tom Bailey, Belinda Carlisle, Boy George and Culture Club Show The 80s Weren’t So Long Ago After All

November 15, 2018

Wembley marks near enough to the midpoint of the 12 date UK and Ireland ‘Life’ tour, headlined by Boy George and Culture Club, and supported by Tom Bailey and the Thompson Twins, and Belinda Carlisle. Bailey and Culture Club have been touring together for the better part of this year and last year, while Belinda has only joined for this current run.

Sam Dickinson’s First of Three EPs ‘From The Glass House: Part One’ Drops This Week

November 13, 2018

After spending a few years away from releasing music, Sam Dickinson returns with a three part EP series. ‘From The Glass House: Part One’ incorporates disco, dance as well as an acoustic track showing Sam Dickinsons’ wide range of talent. It is released on Friday 16th November.

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.

Sick Of The Riot EP Release – ‘Life Will Explode’ – Review

October 24, 2018

2-piece band from Birmingham, Sick of the Riot, has bombarded the punk-rock world with their new EP, ‘Life Will Explode’, releasing on October 26th.

Ask The Family – Blancmange Wows With Dystopian Masterpiece ‘Wanderlust’

October 17, 2018

If you follow Neil Arthur on Instagram you’ll be familar with his posts where he photographs an obscure object and asks his followers what it’s a picture of – mostly with the caption, “Ask the family?”. The answers are many and varied, but always showing humour and thought, sometimes spot on and sometimes wide of the mark.

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.

Napkey – ‘Solstice’

October 15, 2018

French Organic pop duo Napkey release their highly anticipated second album, ‘Solstice’.

William Shatner Gets Into The Christmas Spirit And Is Joined By A Cast Of Thousands On ‘Shatner Claus – The Christmas Album’

October 15, 2018

William Shatner will release his first ever Christmas album on October 26, with ‘Shatner Claus – The Christmas Album’.

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.