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The Songsmith Challenge – Gabba ‘Wonderwall’, Anyone?

A large part of Adam and Joe's 6 Music show on Saturday (January 17) was devoted to mocking Songsmith, the 'automatic songwriting' tool developed...

Ladies’ Night With Glasvegas

Glasvegas made the Los Angeles rounds this week - which included a packed instore gig at L.A.'s best record shop, Amoeba... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6endRbB4DCk ...plus a live appearance...

Jack’s Back – The Renaissance Of Jack Peñate

In 2007 Jack Peñate became the bum-faced whipping boy for everyone tired of south London's cliquey and clichéd indie scene. Now he back, surprisingly,...

New Grace Jones – ‘William’s Blood’

Grace Jones' recent comeback album 'Hurricane' – her first since she released 'Bulletproof Heart' in 1989 has won the veteran disco diva some of...

The Amazing Hip-Hop Impressionist

Here are a few impressions you won't get from Alistair McGowan - witness Chicago-based comedian Aries Spears imitating LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, DMX...

Internet Killed The Radio Star – Indie 103.1 Signs Off

Today was a dark, dark day in L.A. for indie-rock fans. It started off like any other morning in Los Angeles - plenty of...

So We Got Hold Of An Advance Copy Of The New ‘Skins’

Here are some things that suffer from an identity crisis: professional-wrestling, flamingos, people who play 'World Of Warcraft', the consistently astonishing Channel 4 drama...

The Deer Tracks – Yes This Is My Broken Shield – Free MP3

Some Scandanavian electronica for you on a windswept Friday afternoon, courtesy of The Deer Tracks. The Deer Tracks are a Swedish boy/girl duo who go...

New Bat For Lashes – The First Listen

Bat For Lashes' second album 'Two Suns' is not out until April - but we received an advance copy this morning. Initial reaction? Well,...

Eve Of Destruction – Backstage At The Astoria’s Last Hurrah

So, the curtains have finally been drawn on the London Astoria. At last night's farewell bash, as fans and bands ripped through the famous...
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