“You Shine On” is the dreamily anthemic new single from London outfit Magnetic Skies, release date 17th February, with accompanying video. The popping synth opening notes immediately transport you back to the 80s, evoking shades of Depeche Mode. The vocals are ethereal and shimmering, opening into a rapturous chorus. There’s a overriding sense of drama…
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Acid Jazz & Other Illicit Grooves record label celebrates 35 years of trailblazing music with a series of residencies, touring locations across the UK where Acid Jazz was arguably the strongest influence, in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Bristol and Luton The music, arts, dance & culture exhibition will host exclusive Q&As with Acid Jazz stalwarts of the scene,…
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Victorious festival has today announced a second wave of incredible artists and comedians for this summer’s Bank Holiday extravaganza. Headlining Saturday evening are UK rock giants Kasabian. Fronted by creative force Serge Pizzorno, the band will thrill Victorious crowds with a huge back catalogue of hits including Fire, Club Foot and L.S.F. Ben Howard headlines the Castle Stage to close the…
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An unusual and arresting song from London-based French singer songwriter Clémentine March is available now: if you’re having a frazzled moment I would suggest a listenas this may provide a moment of calm. With the rhythm of a dreamy waltz and a gentle guitar, Silence is the latest track to be shared from Clémentine’s forthcoming new…
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It’s an exciting moment when we hear of new work… and a tour by Sparks. Enduringly brilliant, Sparks return this year with a tour, so be ready on your keyboards (with your coffee) very soon… Having previously announced 2 nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall and 3 performances at Primavera Sound Festival in Spain and Portugal,…
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Bearded Theory festival has always been the perfect event to ease yourself into festival season. It’s a chilled event with a super-friendly crowd and always has a great mix of families and different ages. And as it takes place over the May Bank Holiday, you’ve got a special rest and recovery day before facing the…
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This week we attended the preview of the new Centre for British Photography on Jermyn Street, in the centre of London. It is an exciting new development and one that feels right for photography now, celebrating and documenting the past while also making a determined effort to invest in and be a part of its…
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Bluedot festival has just released its lineup for July 2023 – and from the music to the science and space programme, it’s looking amazing. Top of the bill is the spectacular Grace Jones with her one and only northern festival performance this year. Pavement and Roisin Murphy are also set to headline. Additionally, Leftfield will…
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Here is the first announcement for Tomorrow’s Ghosts festival Halloween Gathering 2023 at Whitby Pavilion, Whitby Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October. A headline set to die for, ‘Goth ‘n’ Roll’ supremos THE 69 EYES will be topping the bill on Saturday night. Conceived in darkest Finland in 1989, the band have been peerlessly shaping…
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Devon three-piece band Pale Blue Eyes are on a roll. Having toured last year, partly as support for Public Service Broadcasting and for The Besnard Lakes, they are out on the road again in 2023 with some sold-out dates already. Hot on the heels of their stellar debut album Souvenirs comes new single More. It’s…
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