It’s welcome news to hear of a brand new record label and the prospect of more emerging artists finding a foothold in the music industry. The label in question is Belfast-based label Confused Panda Records and they’ve announced their first signing, a young alt‑pop artist from Belfast called Wild Valentine. Rather than marketing himself via social…
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The sun blazed down on Kaleidoscope festival 2025 at Alexandra Palace, on one of the hottest days of the year. Annual one-day event Kaleidoscope has been designed to offer something for everyone – and as a family-friendly festival, you could say it delivers. For those visiting north London’s “Ally Pally” for the first time, the…
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Woof Woof! Pray to That is yet another great full-on track by Fat Dog. Energy levels at full pulse – the track is propelled at breakneck speed by an urgent four-to-the-floor beat. And there’s a suitably unhinged video to go with it. Front man Joe Love remains as cool on the video as he does when…
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Synthpop band Magnetic Skies launched their dramatic single Back To Life on 25th July. Their spring release ‘A Place on Earth’ was the first new track from the band since their debut album Empire Falling. Now Magnetic Skies unveil Back To Life – a powerful number that blends their signature synths, darkwave textures and euphoric beats. Sublimely anthemic, with…
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St James Quarter Sessions is back for its third year (15th to 24th August) with a packed line up taking over the East End of the city. Happening during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at St James Quarter, this year’s festival programme sees over 60 acts performing across the development, including the Level 6 rooftop, with panoramic views of Scotland’s capital and castle. The Brand New Heavies…
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Dreamland is the place! The highly anticipated Margate Summer Series continues its full of shows for 2025, with a host of huge names spanning rock, reggae, electronic, and pop. Dance music titans Basement Jaxx will transform Dreamland into an electrifying dance party on Saturday, 26th July. Known for their pulsating beats and carnival-like performances, they are set to deliver a…
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We’re loving the sound of this gentle and heartwarming festival. Good Vibrations Society returns to Ashdown Forest this summer with an expanded programme that dives even deeper into connection, community and creativity. Alongside the music music line-up, there are transformative talks, evening live sessions in The Root, a diverse showcase of local performers, fresh eco…
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Kaleidoscope festival at Alexandra Palace was more of a dance-fest that we’ve seen in previous years, all on one of the hottest days of the year. And as always, there was plenty for children of all ages with bubbles, theatre and creative activities in abundance. Here’s some photos of Kaleidoscope’s wonderful happenings, with Pan Nation…
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Eight studio albums in, Hot Chip remain as vital as ever and today they announce their first Best Of album, Joy In Repetition, to be released September 5th. Joy In Repetition – the title alludes to both the lyrics of their career-defining track and one of Alexis Taylor’s favourite Prince songs – captures something elemental about the band: a…
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Merpire’s highly anticipated second album, Milk Pool, drops today July 4th, featuring the previously released single Bigger. Melbourne based Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt – aka Merpire – first impressed music fans with her 2021 debut, Simulation Ride, and she’s back to take things even further. Fluid and metaphysical as the tides, Milk Pool is for “the romantics, the daydreamers,…
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