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Freelance writer who likes anything with heart and soul
NEWS: Wollaton Hall Nottingham music weekend

NEWS: Wollaton Hall Nottingham music weekend

“Live at the Hall” at Wollaton Hall featuring Razorlight, Feeder, The Pigeon Detectives and The Sherlocks Get ready for an epic night of music at Wollaton Hall on Friday 30th August, as “Live at the Hall” brings together an all-star…

NEWS: Paul Weller new album 66 arrives May 24th

NEWS: Paul Weller new album 66 arrives May 24th

PAUL WELLER New album “66” Front cover artwork by Sir Peter Blake Released May 24th on Polydor Records In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music, few artists possess the enduring influence and innovative spirit of Paul Weller. A recording career that…

INTERVIEW: The Britpop Footballer SPEAKS!

INTERVIEW: The Britpop Footballer SPEAKS!

Paul McGregor, aka The Britpop Footballer, originally from Liverpool who went on to have a successful football career playing in Europe with double European cup winners Nottingham Forest, before signing for Plymouth Argyle and Northampton Town, this was all whilst…

NEWS: Flowered Up A Life With Brian reissued

NEWS: Flowered Up A Life With Brian reissued

  Flowered Up’s debut album ‘A Life with Brian’ reissued for the first time since its original release in 1991, newly remastered and available on 2CD, 2LP Vinyl and Limited Coloured 2LP Vinyl. Including new sleevenotes by Heavenly’s Robin Turner,…

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher and John Squire album review

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher and John Squire album review

When 2 titans of Manchester’s music scene collide, you expect musical fireworks. Looking back on 3 of music’s big wig collaborations Blind Faith featuring Traffic’s Steve Winwood and Cream’s Eric Clapton lived up to the hype; New Order’s Bernard Sumner and The Smiths Johnny Marr brought…

NEWS: Playhouse Dynamo album

NEWS: Playhouse Dynamo album

“if these were American they’d have a massive cult following” Stevie Chick, NME Back in the 1990’s PLAYHOUSE were Liverpool’s premiere honey souled indie rock band (NME, 1997). They had a devoted following around the country after supporting the likes…

NEWS: MODERN ENGLISH album 1234 out Feb 23rd

NEWS: MODERN ENGLISH album 1234 out Feb 23rd

Modern English are excited to announce the Friday, February 23 release of 1 2 3 4,  the iconic British new wave/post-punk band’s first album of new material in eight years. Produced by Mario J. McNulty (David Bowie, Lou Reed, Nine Inch Nails), mixed by Cenzo Townsend and mastered at Abbey…

INTERVIEW: Kurt Maloo interview, Double

INTERVIEW: Kurt Maloo interview, Double

Double were a obscure delightsome musical force that were born in the late 80’s releasing one of the great unsung albums of the period Blue plus singles including the timeless The Captain Of Her Heart, plus Woman Of The World…

22 more artists added to Download

NEWS: 22 more artists added to Download

22 MORE ARTISTS ADDED TO DLXXI ENTER SHIKARI, TOM MORELLO, BUSTED, WHEATUS, ELECTRIC CALLBOY, FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES, THE STRUTS, OF MICE & MEN, BLACK STONE CHERRY, MR BUNGLE AND MORE DAY AND STAGE SPLITS ALSO ANNOUNCED GENERAL TICKETS…

NEWS: The Prisoners London Roundhouse + Special Guests

NEWS: The Prisoners London Roundhouse + Special Guests

James Taylor (The James Taylor Quartet) reunites with his massively influential Brit Pop band, The Prisoners & former label boss Steve Lamacq who will DJ and compare the evening, for a very special one off show at The London Roundhouse,…