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Iceland Airwaves Festival, featuring Of Monsters and Men, Ólafur Arnalds, Daði Freyr, Júníus Meyvant and Ásgeir livestreaming from Reykjavík this Fri and Sat!

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Critical Popcorn • Leave a comment

Get some of the finest Icelandic musicians ‘Live From Reykjavík’, in a new, streaming festival brought to you by the team behind Iceland Airwaves! Continue reading →

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Doves announce outdoor gig at The Piece Hall for the summer of 2021, ticket info here!

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

The mighty Doves have added more great hopefulness to 2021… Continue reading →

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Gorillaz to give first live performances since 2018 via LIVENow this December!

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

Across different time zones, Gorillaz are bringing their new album to LIVENow, and you can be a part of it! Continue reading →

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Beautiful Ones: The Best Of Suede 1992 – 2018 (180g White Vinyl) Review [Demon Records]

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Dan Bullock • 2 Comments

A collection that truly celebrates Suede’s deserved place in modern music history. Continue reading →

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Lomon – Escape Velocity [Single Review]

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Adam Davidson • Leave a comment

Hopeful, calming, you’re not alone! This is the kind of tune we need right now… Continue reading →

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Hey Elbow – We Three [Album Review]

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Adam Davidson • Leave a comment

Whilst not perfect, this is an entertaining, challenging album with plenty of potential. Continue reading →

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Lido – Peder review [Album Review]

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Adam Davidson • Leave a comment

While lacking an emotional reach, this is still an enjoyable range of musicality and intelligent songwriting. Continue reading →

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The Long Road Festival presents Hometown Sounds with Ward Thomas, The Adelaides, Ferris and Sylvester – Find out more!

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Critical Popcorn • Leave a comment

TLR are putting on and curating a special online broadcast to spotlight the best in UK Country, Americana, and Roots… Continue reading →

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Gene – Yours for the Taking – The Best Of (2LP 180g Blue Vinyl) review [Demon Records]

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Dan Bullock • 1 Comment

A marvellous amalgamation of some of the band’s absolute finest tracks, all tied up in this charming ‘best of’ double-blue vinyl set…. Continue reading →

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The Loft Club – Dreaming the Impossible [Album Review]

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

Jammed packed with fiery potential and promising possibilities…. Continue reading →