Quick Review: Matthew Herbert – One Pig Project

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I was listening to Jarvis Cocker do a radio show on a Sunday a while back and he played a piece by a man named Matthew Herbert. It felt like the countryside he said ‘without it being about sweeping string pieces’. How could this be? This is not possible. Jarvis you nut. However, he was – Continue Reading[...]

Morning Parade (2012) – Out 5th March

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Morning Parade have been around since 2007 and their debut album has been in progress for a while. According to the press release this album is particularly different as it ‘side steps the hype trap’ and by not rushing a debut album it enabled the band to ‘write the album they wanted to make’. Personally, – Continue Reading[...]

News Round Up: Sabbath Tour Cancelled, SBTRKT Remix, Whitney Houston

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Black Sabbath have cancelled all of their reunion tour except the Headline slot at Download Festival, due to Tony Iommi’s health and case of lymphoma. The tour has been rescheduled as ‘Ozzy and Friends’, featuring old Ozzy guitarist and Black Label Society front man Zakk Wylde, Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler and Slash. We are also – Continue Reading[...]

Little Dragon – ‘Ritual Union’

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I initially saw Little Dragon back in 2010 at the Gorillaz show I saw. I wasn’t too impressed with what I walked in on (got there late for their set). Nevertheless, something obviously caused me to delve further and so I looked towards their latest release. I originally started this review back in September and – Continue Reading[...]

Upcoming Shows – Focus, Wishbone Ash, LETZ ZEP, and more!

We’ve been informed of some upcoming shows that we would recommend. Sat 18th Feb – LETZ ZEP (Led Zeppelin Tribute) @ FarnhamMaltings (01252 74544) Sat 3rd March – PERFECT ALIBI (Pink Floyd Tribute) @ Harlequin Theatre, Redhill (01767 276500) Sat 28th April – MARTIN TURNERS WISHBONE ASH @ Haslemere Hall (01428 642161) Sat 26th May – Continue Reading[...]

Invaders Must Die – Prodigy (2009)

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Back in 2009 the Prodigy returned with the album ‘Invaders Must Die’. There was then an apocalypse. Liam Hewlett truly utilised his prowess and his fellow band members (Keith Flint and Maxim Reality) on the latest realise, taking influence from all areas of the dance scene. Title track ‘Invaders Must Die’ with pulsating bass that – Continue Reading[...]

Quick Review: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – Self Titled

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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are a group of brothers, of the brass variety, which hail from the South side of Chicago.  They combine elements of modern day hip hop with funk horns so fluidly you almost forget there isn’t a guitar and bass rock band underpinning it all. Their band name is as appropriate as you – Continue Reading[...]