All Entries in the "MUSIC" Category
REVIEW: AEON FESTIVAL 2010
Deep in the Devonshire countryside, surrounded by fields and a beautiful lake you will discover Aeon Festival. It offers alternative, mystical and hippy vibes which can be enjoyed through yoga and Tai Chi day classes, by embracing local live talent including electronica to folk and MCing to Hip hop music to comedy and poetry acts, [...]
YOUTUBE SUCCESS STORY: SONS OF ADMIRALS RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE
Youtube sensation Sons Of Admirals, which features Bath musician Charlie McDonnell, are set to release their debut single ‘Here Comes My Baby’ on 18th October. Sons Of Admirals are four lads, Alex Day, Charlie McDonnell, Eddplant and Tom Milsom, who live in Britain but have grown up on the internet. Based in London, each member [...]
CARDIFF BARFLY CLOSES DOWN: EXISTING BOOKINGS MOVE TO OTHER VENUES
After 10 years in the Welsh capital, Cardiff Barfly has closed its doors for the last time. It is thought that the popular 150-capacity venue was struggling to keep afloat in this economic climate. The news comes as a big blow to local music lovers, who have been attending gigs at the intimate venue for [...]
BRISTOL BAND DIEGO TO SUPPORT MUMFORD AND SONS AT TRIUMPH LIVE
Bristol band Diego have won the opportunity to perform in front of 15,000 people at this year’s Triumph Live with Mumford and Sons and The Stranglers. The event, which takes place at the Mallory Park Racing Circuit in Leicestershire on 18th September 2010 Diego were selected after a tough Battle of the Bands contest at [...]
MCFLY HEAD TO HMV BRISTOL FOR IN STORE SIGNING
Teeny boppers McFly are heading to HMV in Bristol this week for a special instore signing session. The band will be at HMV in Bristol City Centre at 5pm on Wednesdat (7th September). Fans will get the chance to meet all four members when they visit two HMV stores to celebrate the release of their [...]
LATEST REVIEW RADIO SHOW ONLINE – Sept 2010
The latest 247 Review Radio Show is available now, featuring two hours of the latest, upfront house tunes, all reviewed and rated. The show also includes a label showcase and chart update too. Presented by Sean Holland from Fiftypointfour Records. September’s 247 Review Radio show by 247magazine
FREE DOWNLOAD: REVERE
One of the most promising new indie acts in the UK, Revere, are offering up two free downloads prior to the release of their debut album, Hey Selim! on 6th September. Revere, as the name suggests, should be held in awe if this debut album is anything to go by. The London-based eight piece could [...]
PLYMOUTH’S DJ GRAVITY UNVEILS BEEN CHEATING VIDEO
Originally from South East London, Plymouth-based DJ Gravity has his track You’ve Been Cheating available on iTunes and all major download sites. As an MC he has hosted club nights in London and Plymouth, playing drum & bass, dubstep, garage, grime and hip-hop. He has previously shared the bill with popular US hip-hop crew Ugly [...]
DEVON ARTIST GHOSTWRITER RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM
Ghostwriter’s debut album, Continuing Adventures Of The Strange Sound Association came out earlier this year. This is the unique project of Devon-based Mark Brend; musician, author and respected expert on antiquarian sound apparatus. His book, Strange Sounds: Offbeat Instruments and Sonic Experiments in Pop is the definitive text on the subject. Partially based on archive [...]
REVIEW: SIMON BISH – YOU GET TO LIVE A FEW GOOD DAYS
Simon Bish You Get To Live A Few Good Days (Pop Noise Records) Fine gentle indie-pop from Simon Bish, who previously sang in Thrilled Skinny, the John Peel-favoured indie-punk-poppers from the early ‘90s. More recently, Mr Bish has been fronting the Exeter-based four-piece, Noise Annoys Simon, as well as running his own label, Pop Noise [...]
REVIEW: COUNT TO FIRE – IN ANOTHER LIFE
Count to Fire In Another Life (Count to Fire) Second album from Exeter’s Americana-influenced band, who formed over a mutual love for Wilco and My Morning Jacket. The album was recorded in Canada at Catherine North Studios (Josh Ritter, Feist) and produced by Colin Cripps (Kathleen Edwards, Oh Susanna) The band has a talent for [...]
CRAZY ARM PLAY READING FESTIVAL WARM UP IN PLYMOUTH
Plymouth’s hard-twang, roots-punk quartet, Crazy Arm, continue a year of endless touring with appearances this weekend at Reading Festival on Friday 27th and Leeds Festival on Sunday 29th August. But before that, they headline a warm-up show at the White Rabbit, Plymouth, on Wednesday 25th Aug. Also playing are regional luminaries: Bangers, Head Of Programmes [...]
REVIEW: GREEN MAN 2010
Wales is such a beautiful country which helps make Green Man one of the most beautiful festivals…that’s if you ignore the inevitable torrential rain. For revellers arriving on the Thursday night (in time to see the UK exclusive screening of a new Leonard Cohen documentary) there was a brief window of dryness to pitch your [...]
PARTY IN THE PARK IN PENZANCE
After it’s debut last year, Penzance’s Party in the Park returns to Tereife Park in Newlyn on Sun 29 August. Party In The Park is all about the best local bands playing in front of the best crowd, all under one roof and bands confirmed so far include iPony, Surgeons, San Pablo, Kernow Vibration, The [...]
ACOUSTIC DUB REGGAE ARUBA RED SW TOUR
Last seen in Cornwall supporting reggae artist Natty at a sellout show in Falmouth the fresh, soulful and rebellious songstress Aruba Red (who is touring in the right part of the world considering she is aptly named after a female pirate legend) is due back in the South West for a string of dates at [...]
REVIEW: BOOMTOWN FAIR 2010
For its second year running boomtown fair kicks off by storm. Bringing you the filthiest bass lines and dirtiest beats from all over the uk and much much further beyond. Not forgetting the extra helpings of dub, reggae, punk, folk, heavy metal and more to satisfy taste buds of all desires. Boomtown centre was [...]
FAITHLESS ANNOUNCE FULL UK TOUR – STARTING IN BOURNEMOUTH AND CARDIFF
Veteran dance act Faithless today revealed details of a full UK Autumn tour; which kick starts in Bournemouth on 30th November then Cardiff on 1st December. It’s been a busy busy summer for Faithless – a smash hit No.2 album with ‘The Dance’, incredible performances across the festival circuit including Glastonbury, T in The Park [...]
CASPA SUMMER ANTHEM
Caspa’s ‘Back For The First Time’ is the anthem of the summer. So far the track has been lighting up dancefloors & airwaves globally. Although Caspa is from the Dubstep arena, this track has crossed over into the mainstream and is smashing it all over the place – it’s been at the top of our [...]
FREE GIG ALERT!
The Wig & Pen in Truro, Cornwall will be hosting an evening of exceptional cutting edge experimental music with Kat Marsh, Steve Strong plus support from up and coming singer songwriter Charlotte O’Connor on Wednesday 25 August. Devon’s Kat Marsh is a DIY solo performer with a big voice and many instruments. Since her solo [...]
SALMONELLA DUB UK TOUR CANCELLED
We have just heard, due to unforeseen circumstances Salmonella Dub have had to cancel their UK tour which included a show at The Walkabout in Newquay, Cornwall on September 20. The band apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope to return the SW soon. Tickets buyers should return to the place of purchase for a [...]
