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The Tanuki Project — Playground For Everyone 02 September 2010Like the chocolate without the peanut butter, The Tanuki Project's debut LP, Playground For Everyone , seems sadly incomplete. The Montreal band's website describes the music as electronic-dance art-rock.
Cat Toren creates spiritual bop for modern minds 01 September 2010North Vancouver jazz pianist Cat Toren has released a new album, Goodbye Farm, recorded in Toronto and Vancouver.
Mysteries of the Mercury Music Prize 29 August 2010It divides critics, musicians and fans alike: every band wants the coveted Mercury Music Prize, despite that fact that winning can prove to be more curse than blessing. Regardless of who takes home the trophy, one thing is certain: debate about the winners and losers of next month's award will still be raging when next year's prize-giving comes around.
Brooklyn's Vanishing Witch House 26 August 2010About twice a year, the music press collectively decides to invent a new micro-genre. It’s easy enough. Find at least three bands that sound similar by scouring MySpace pages and blogs. Then, write a trends piece that uses their artistry as chum for web hits and temporary influence.
Gig Review: Leeds Festival Fringe 26 August 2010Leeds Festival Fringe Hound Dog Promotions Acoustic Takeover with Ben Peel, Jasmine Kennedy, Town Street Sea Monster, Scott Wainwright & Jack, and Gill's Daughter
Music Review: 8mm - Love And The Apocalypse 16 August 2010I first introduced you to 8mm back in 2006 with my review of Songs to Love and Die For. Four years later the duo has become a trio and is one of the best adult-pop bands you will hear. 8mm's music has been featured on national ads for Nip/Tuck, Grey's Anatomy, Cold Case, the soundtrack for ...
Tom Jones, Crowded House, Judy Collins and Steve Poltz 15 August 2010If there was any justice, the panties thrown at Tom Jones these days would be the size of parachutes. The fact is that Jones, who turned 70 in June, has built an audience populated with the granddaughters of his original fans. His latest album, 'Praise & Blame,' is a collection of traditional and contemporary songs concerning the search for salvation.
Coalition: 100 days. 100 cuts 15 August 2010Details of schemes affected by the cuts, their location, and how much funding has gone or is under threat
Bristol, University of the West of England 11 August 2010Bristol, University of the West of England
Frightened Rabbit Ibiza Rocks Interview 10 August 2010Ahead of their stint at Ibiza Rocks tonight supporting The Kooks, we caught up with Scottish rockers Frightened Rabbit to talk about their first time visiting the White Isle, playing Ibiza Rocks...