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You Should Get Ready – ‘Karma’ By Jedward Is A Cathartic Shout Out At The Negative Influences In Our Lives

November 23, 2018

If in your life you ever come up against people who seemingly set out to deliberately squash your dreams, then Jedward’s newest release, ‘Karma’, is the song for you. Even if you can’t relate to that particular experience, then the song is still a catchy bop and well worth listening to.

Jedward’s New Single Takes Us To A ‘Perfect Wonderland’

November 16, 2018

It’s been a long time coming but Jedward’s new single, ‘Perfect Wonderland’ is out today. The first release from the Irish duo in nearly two years, the track is EDM influenced pop with a catchy beat underpinning it, and a characteristically positive message of hope.

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.

Six Quick Questions With Canadian Rock Band Arkells

November 13, 2018

Canadian rock band, the Arkells released their new album, ‘Rally Cry’, last month. In conversation with the band’s frontman Max, we talk about the band’s ever evolving sound, a message he’d like convey to the listeners through his music, and about taking a much-needed break from social media.

We Premiere ‘Sun POV Song’ By Pale Mara

November 12, 2018

Pale Mara’s new single, ‘Sun POV Song’, sounds like it’s come straight out of Haight-Ashbury. It’s from their self-titled album, set for release on December 14.

Jedward To Release Fourth Album Early Next Year

November 9, 2018

Jedward announce via their Spotify channel that their long-awaited fourth studio album is set for release early 2019.

Jedward To Light Up South Shields Ahead Of Christmas

October 25, 2018

Jedward bring Christmas to South Shields in north east England when they turn on the town’s Christmas lights this year.

Miles Maxwell Releases New Album, ‘Red Ghost’

October 25, 2018

Miles Baltrusaitis surprised his family in friends back in the summer last year when he picked up his guitar and after an intense flurry of songwriting, poured out nine deeply personal songs. Spurred on by a broken heart and the upturn of his comfortable suburban life, the genesis of ‘Red Ghost’ occurred.

Roses And Cigarettes’ Self-Titled Debut EP ‘Acoustic Sessions’

October 23, 2018

With a name inspired by the Ray LaMontangne song of the same title, Roses And Cigarettes comprises Jenny Pagliaro and Angela Petrilli, and formed in Los Angeles, back in 2013. The duo have just released their ‘Acoustic Sessions’ EP, which, as the name suggests, is made up of six acoustic tracks.

Haunting Folk Pop Track ‘How to Win’ From Brother Sister Duo The Native Sibling

October 16, 2018

Seattle based brother-sister duo, The Native Sibling, are comprised of Ryan and Kaylee Williams. Growing up playing music in different places, the pair started writing and singing together after years apart, after singing informally in a pub in Ireland. That night showed them that their individual musical desires were at a crossroads, and that what they really wanted – and needed – to do was play together.

GypsyFingers – ‘Hey Maria’

October 7, 2018

Primarily comprising songwriter Victoria Coghlan and producer Luke Oldfield (son of Mike Oldfield), Gypsyfingers is an ethereal folk-rock/alternative band, started in 2010 as a solo project by Victoria while she was living in Paris.

#9YearsOfJedward – We Celebrate John And Edward

August 22, 2018

It’s hard to believe but today marks nine whole years since John and Edward Grimes, twins from Dublin, walked onto the stage at X Factor in Glasgow. Looking every bit like the superstars they are, they asked the audience if they were ready to party. Nine years along, the party is very definitely still happening.