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Don’t you Rock Me Daddyo! : the continuing story of British skiffle
Dan Nichols has been a washboard player and singer in Railroad Bill Skiffle group for 27 years. This is him with his mouth open trying to remember the words to Lost John.In 1954 in Britain, boys wore...
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Recent Ace Records Releases by Ian Johnston
Another in a regular series, here are a few vital recent releases from Ace, probably one of the best reissue labels in the world.1. The Damned – The Chiswick Singles.A very good cause for rejoicing –...
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punk legends Fear to reunite and rerecord their debut album
Hardcore pioneers Fear have reunited their original line up and are re-recording their classic debut, 1982′s The Record. The album will be titled simply The Fear Record, and is set to be released by...
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Led Zeppelin to reform?
Robert Plant has reignited the Led Zeppelin reform rumours with an interview on Austrlaia’s 60 Minutes TV programme where he said ”I’ve got nothing to do in 2014.” After been seen as the band member...
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Photography: Dennis Morris’s Stone Roses Exhibition
Dennis Morris’ latest exhibition, titled “The Day of the Roses “runs until the end of the month at the Tapestry Gallery in Soho where he will be exhibiting previously unseen images of the Stone Roses’...
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Bruce Springsteen to play one off gig in leeds in the summer
Bruce Springsteen : ‘Wrecking Ball’ : album review Bruce Springsteen is to “road test”, whatever that means, the new Leeds Arena in July ahead of its official opening in September, Leeds City Council...
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Iceage: You’re Nothing – album review
Iceage – You’re Nothing Album (Matador Records) CD / DL / LP Out NowThe new album by Denmark’s Iceage came out yesterday to universal acclaim & a general sense of agreement that it’s a real...
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New Artist of the Day: Paperfangs
Dave Brown fills us in a little bit about the Finnish music scene, in particular focussing on Soliti recording stars Paperfangs who’ve just released a new album, Past Perfect, which you can stream in...
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The Lee Harveys: Gun City – album review
The Lee Harveys – Gun City (FOAD Musick) CD/LP Out NowGerry “Bitzy” of The Strougers returns after a 30 year absence, losing none of the passion and power of when he first ascended a stage. Ray Burke...
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The Killers: Manchester Arena – Live Review
The Killers Manchester Arena 18th February 2013In late 2012, The Killers’ Manchester gig was abruptly halted after four songs as singer Brandon Flowers battled with a throat infection. This week they...
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Bipolar Sunshine Interview by Ged Hawes
In the summer of 2012, Kid British supported the Stone Roses at one of the most hotly anticipated gigs of the year in Heaton Park. Within two months they had split up. By November 2012, Adio Marchant...
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UK Subs, TV Smith : Hamburg : live review : Punk: alive, well and touring its...
UK Subs and TV Smith Hamburg Fabrik – February 1, 2013Time has an enormous capacity to flip absolutely anything right around. It can even turn death back into new life.A sunken warship’s rusty hull...
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Martin Rossiter Interview by Fergal Kinney
The return of ex-Gene frontman Martin Rossiter couldn’t be described as something expected to set the British music scene alight, and it was not without some small surprise that Rossiter’s solo record...
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Danny Mcnamara from Embrace top 10 favourite albums
From Yorkshire Embrace were one of the biggest Uk bands after they broke through in 2000 with a series of number one albums and big hit singles. Initially more rocky and leaning towards the Chameleons...
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Danny Mcnamara from Embrace : my top 10 favourite albums : part 2
part one of Danny Mcnamara’s top 10 albums is here6 John Lennon ‘Plastic Ono Band’ Some of Lennon’s solo stuff is as good as the best Beatles work. I put his solo stuff on when I need reminding i’ve...
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Paloma Faith: Sheffield O2 Academy – live picture review
As far as Paloma Faith’s concerned pictures truly paint 1000 words. These pictures were taken by one of our lead photographers, Elspeth Moore, whose photo’s we often feature in these pages.The gig the...
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Emperor Zero ‘Mental Health Café / Hispaniola – single review
Emperor Zero ‘Mental Health Café / Hispaniola’ (Sways Records) 7”/Cassette/DL Released 28th February 2013 Words: Nathan WhittleSo them there SWAYS boys are at it again, firing missives from their...
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Big Country announce UK tour, new album and Record Store Day 7”
Big Country announce UK tour, new album and Record Store Day 7”Big Country have confirmed they will release their brand new studio album ‘The Journey’ on the 15th April just as they embark on a 14-date...
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Four Tet: 0181 – album review
Four Tet – 0181 (Text Records) CD / DL / LP Out NowExperimental electronic producer Four Tet last week decided to give away a whole albums worth of music, mainly rarities, as a free download. Paul...
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Kevin Ayers dies aged 68
Kevin Ayers dies aged 68News has just reached us that singer-songwriter and founding member of pioneering psychedelic band Soft Machine Kevin Ayers has died.Ayers died at his home in the village of...
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