Archive for February, 2009

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Leonie Casanova: Single Review

Leonie Casanova is one lucky lady. With a start to her musical career that some can only dream of, her first two self-penned singles feature in ‘The World Unseen’ and ‘I Can’t Think Straight’, award winning films from British Director Shamim Sarif. Broken, the first of these singles, has already given Leonie the opportunity to perform at prestigious film festivals where ‘The World Unseen’ is being shown. Released in the U.K… Continue reading

Published: Saturday, February 28th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Do You Want To Star In A Music Video? Then Read On!

Brand new band ‘The Boy Done Good’ has already been tipped by some, for big things in 2009. Their humour, songwriting, and indie/pop tunes will soon be unleashed onto an unsuspecting public, but there’s just one job to complete first; their debut music video for single ‘Walk On Woman’. The video shoot takes place over two days, the 28th and 29th March, and the band is offering you the chance to… Continue reading

Published: Friday, February 27th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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The Blockheads Are Back…Again

If you remember fondly the days of punk and new wave music, then the chances are you’ll also remember the Blockheads, once fronted by iconic musician Ian Dury, who lost his life to cancer in 2000. Even if you’re too young to remember the punk/new wave era, you may have seen The Blockheads live, accompanied by Phil Jupitus, or seen them on T.V. However they’ve been remembered, it’s now time… Continue reading

Published: Thursday, February 26th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Celebrating The 80’s With The 80’s Rewind Festival

Here at music.co.uk, we're not ashamed to admit we're big fans of 80's music, and although an 80's revival is nothing new, we think this year will be the biggest, and best celebration of the genre, thanks in part to the '80's Rewind Festival'. Although there have been many 80's arena tours over the years, this is perhaps the first outdoor festival of it's kind… Continue reading

Published: Monday, February 23rd, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Are You Ready To Win A Myspace School Invasion?

MySpace wasn’t content to just connect us to the people of the world, it decided to connect us to the music of the world too. Over the years, millions of users have become ‘friends’ of their favourite new and unsigned artists, and some have managed to get up close and personal with them too, thanks to MySpace. 2008 saw many students go green with envy, as Harrogate Grammar got a special… Continue reading

Published: Friday, February 20th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Nikki Aston: Music Review

[/caption] Nikki is a new singing, song writing talent from Surrey. She’s been involved in music since her teens and is now really coming into her own as a solo artist, thanks to hard work, live experience, and development/coaching from some respected industry experts, through Major Music. Nikki is another artist I’ve discovered through myspace, and she has an interesting mix of songs up on her page. Nikki explores her rock chick… Continue reading

Published: Thursday, February 19th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Oh Atoms: Sugar Mouse (Single Review)

[/caption] Acoustic/Folk music often seems like it comes from another world, a world where imagination runs on overdrive, to produce something, well, completely random. Gwen and Marc, otherwise known as ‘Oh Atoms’ have embraced this to the full with their debut single ‘Sugar Mouse’. Impressively, the duo can play a variety of instruments, including violins, banjos, keyboards, and some percussion instruments you don’t get to hear that often in mainstream music. Many… Continue reading

Published: Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Interview With Lizzie B

When it comes to multi-tasking, Lizzie B must be something of an expert. The Essex based singer-songwriter not only performs across the South East, but also hosts gigs, and presents two radio shows on Saint Fm (Essex) and Radio Seagull (North Sea/Netherlands). Music.co.uk decided it was time we found out how she feels about all her musical experiences. Do you remember what first drew you to pick up a guitar? “I have… Continue reading

Published: Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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New Festival Launched: Red List Live

Festival details have been coming in thick and fast to music.co.uk, and this week is no exception. Early Bird tickets are now on sale for Red List Live, a music and arts festival in Kent, which promises an outstanding array of entertainment over 3 days in June. Red List Live isn’t just your run of the mill music festival though, it’s a festival with a heart, that aims to raise £100,000… Continue reading

Published: Sunday, February 15th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Liverpool Festival Heads To America and The Big Chill Celebrates It’s 15th Year!

These days it’s quite common for bands to do warm up dates prior to major tours or festival appearances, but that doesn’t normally mean performing in America! Liverpool’s Sound City, one of the North West’s biggest festivals, likes to do things differently, and so it’s taking several of the regions best bands over to America for a series of

Published: Saturday, February 14th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Irish Chart Review

Irish Chart Review (Wk Ending 5th Feb 09) Westlife, Boyzone, and U2, are just some of the musical success stories to come out of the Emerald Isle, but there is more to Irish music than the acts it produces. Ireland has its own music charts as well. Compiled weekly for the Irish Music Association, the charts cover Albums, Singles, Compilations, DVDs, and unusually there is a video chart too. As I… Continue reading

Published: Friday, February 13th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Fugative Announces New Single Release and Live Dates

[/caption] Screaming girls, BBC gigs and radio interviews, and working alongside artists such as Kele Le Roc, and Darren Hayes. All in a days work for Fugative, a singer, songwriter, and producer from Essex. Fugative first became interested in music at the age of seven, hanging around music studios owned by some respected names in the music business. Since then, the now 15 year old schoolboy has worked hard to create his… Continue reading

Published: Thursday, February 12th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Josh Groban Album Review

Josh Groban: The Collection American singer-songwriter Josh Groban released his latest album in 2008, a 2 CD collection of some of his greatest hits, and favourite songs. It would be easy to describe ‘Josh Groban: A Collection’ in one word ‘AMAZING’, but that wouldn’t do this Grammy nominated talent justice.  The album was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, with South African singer Vusi Mahlasela, and the Soweto Gospel Choir guest… Continue reading

Published: Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 written by Lauren John