Archive for June, 2009

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The Work It! Competition Says Bollocks To Poverty

Lets face it, there comes a point in everyone’s summer when boredom sets in, however we here at music.co.uk have got a suggestion which might just beat those summer blues. Charity Action Aid and its Bollocks To Poverty Program have joined forces with Gigwise to launch a new competition called Work It! And they want you to be a part of it. To enter all you have to do is put… Continue reading

Published: Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Ali Campbell Live In Birmingham (27/06/2009)

Music.co.uk are pleased to announce we'll be out and about at some live events in the coming months, so watch out for all the photo's and reviews, coming your way soon. To kick things off we sent our new friend and freelance photographer Janie to Ali Campbell's gig in Birmingham. Here's what she had to say about the former UB40 singer, and his performances with the… Continue reading

Published: Monday, June 29th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Win Tickets To See The Birthday Massacre!

Introducing Chibi on vocals, M Falcore on lead guitar, Rainbow on rhythm guitar/sequencing, O.E on bass, and Rhim on drums. They are The Birthday Massacre a Canadian band with a worldwide fanbase for their mix of alternative/industrial/electronica music. Their music ranges from heavy, quirky rock, to ambient club/festival tunes, all of which are attracting huge numbers of hits on their Myspace page. But we're not here to talk… Continue reading

Published: Sunday, June 28th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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“The Library Suits In Sofa Shocker”

 

Now just what have those pesky Library Suits boys been up to lately? Sadly I don’t have any tales of sofa shenanigans to share with you all, but no doubt there was a bit of a smell in the air as

Published: Saturday, June 27th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Get Creative And Pay Tribute To Michael Jackson! (1958-2009)

Love him or hate him, as a musician or a person, Michael Jackson affected all our lives. Although he may have lived a lonely, sometimes odd/reclusive existance, has had constant pictures printed or his changing looks, and has been plagued by skandal, all this should be forgotten, as we remember the King Of Pop, who sadly passed away aged 50. Michael began his career at a very young age, and went… Continue reading

Published: Friday, June 26th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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David Saw: Broken Down Figure (Album Review)

David Saw is already a name respected and admired in some musical circles. He’s impressed a variety of names including Paul Carrack, Gary Go, and Carly Simon. He’s also played one of his songs at Bill Clinton’s birthday party. Now he is venturing into the wider musical world and launching himself as a solo singer-songwriter. A songwriting friend of mine, once said in an interview I did with him, that you’ll… Continue reading

Published: Friday, June 26th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Live And Loud This Summer

With just days to go, London is gearing up for the arrival of new rock band Chickenfoot, who play their first, and only U.K summer concert today, 25th June. The gig is sold out, but those with tickets will be in for a treat, as the former members of Van Halen and The Red Hot Chill Peppers, take to

Published: Thursday, June 25th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Glastonbury Teasers

One of the biggest festivals in the U.K calendar is literally days away, which means there is all sorts of information flying around about what to expect from Glastonbury 2009. Two stories that have landed on my desk, mention Glastonbury’s association with Oxfam, and the rather unique Shangri La Field. Oxfam’s presence at the festival is bigger, better, and more exciting than ever, as they introduce the ‘DIY Makeover Marquees’ These… Continue reading

Published: Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Ali Campbell: Flying High (album review)

I know you should never judge a book by its cover, but I have to admit when Ali Campbell’s album sampler landed on my desk, I was half expecting tracks like ‘Red Red Wine’, which to be honest I’ve never really liked. The mix of teasers and full tracks however, was more enjoyable than I expected. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard an Ali Campbell record, but I would… Continue reading

Published: Sunday, June 21st, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Ali Campbell Interview

Remember Ali Campbell? He was the award winning vocalist in UB40, whose distinctive voice and songwriting skills helped secure millions of record sales, and worldwide success for the band. Since splitting from UB40 he has established a solo career and is about to release a new album ‘Flying High’. He took time out from his current U.K tour to answer some questions music.co.uk style! 1. What do you think and feel… Continue reading

Published: Saturday, June 20th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Fifteen Questions With Back Beat Sound System

Back Beat Sound System has only been together a short time, but they’re already making a name for themselves in the South West with their summertime blend of reggae, funk, Jazz, Pop, and Soul. I caught up with band member Dean to find out more about the band who are winning over fans and media alike. 1 - What is your band / artist name, and why did you choose it? Back… Continue reading

Published: Friday, June 19th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Festival Fever In The Scenic South East

Music is everywhere, and so is the music festival, with a host of events popping up of all shapes, and sizes, in some great locations! Today, I bring you news of some events happening in farms and country estates across the region. On July 11 and 12th, you have the choice of not one, but two festivals, both with pretty impressive line-ups for all you festival goers to enjoy! First up… Continue reading

Published: Thursday, June 18th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Online Treats For All You Music Fans

There’s always something going on in the music world, which means it can get quite busy and exciting online too. We’ve had details of a few music treats we just had to share with all you music fans out there. First up we take a trip to Brighton, where lively disco/pop act Kovak are preparing to release their new single ‘I’ll Be Good To You’. The band are hoping to capitalise… Continue reading

Published: Thursday, June 18th, 2009 written by Lauren John