Opinion

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Live Sound Engineering: Work It Or Study It?

Time for a bit of blogging, and today we join the work v study debate with a look at live sound engineering. Continue reading

Published: Friday, April 23rd, 2010 written by Lauren John

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Brits 2010 Blog Part Two

The second part of my Brits Blog, continuing the rundown of the 2010 nominations. Continue reading

Published: Friday, January 22nd, 2010 written by Lauren John

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2010 Brits Blog Part One

The 2010 Brit Award Nominations have just been announced, here I run through the shortlisted acts, my thoughts on each award, and who I think should win! Continue reading

Published: Friday, January 22nd, 2010 written by Lauren John

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Rage Against…the corporate pop machine?

James Lewis comments on the impact to the charts by RATM winning this years Christmas Number One Continue reading

Published: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 written by James Lewis

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X-Factor Verdict: The Final 24

I have a confession to make, I never miss a series of X-Factor, nor does my Mum and Dad, which is perhaps more surprising. Anyway this weekend just gone was Boot Camp weekend, and from what they were showing on T.V, I have to say it was one of the worst I’ve seen. Continue reading

Published: Monday, September 28th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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LANDLORDS CALL TIME ON PUB IN THE PARK

It’s finished before it’s even begun. Before the first pint has been pulled, the doors have closed on Pub In The Park, a three day festival due to take place on the 18,19,20th September 2009 in Greenwich Park London. Continue reading

Published: Friday, September 11th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Are lazy promoters ruining local music scenes?

Ok, that’s quite an unfair question, and to boot quite an abstract one. Perhaps the real question should be “Are promoters’ financial goals ruining their musical ones?” or maybe “Is short sightedness ruining the prospects of ambitious and deserving acts?” Whatever, how about we look at what’s going on around the country at the moment. The supposed dynamic of a pay to play show, is that band x will bring a… Continue reading

Published: Sunday, August 9th, 2009 written by Rich Olding

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Time for a rant…

Some things go without saying, I for one like my tea with sugar, but not seventeen spoons so that I’m left licking the inside of my mouth like some sort of crazed drug addict. Continue reading

Published: Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 written by Rich Olding

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Music.co.uk Salutes Faces Of Disco

Britain’s Got Talent is currently playing out on our T.V screens, and like every other year I'm hooked. But I’m not interested in the hype, the questionable acts that have been put through, or the unfair advantage certain acts have been given. I’m interested in the pure talent, and pure entertainment. So, I’d like to take this opportunity to salute the pure genius that is Faces of Disco! Face’s of Disco… Continue reading

Published: Thursday, May 28th, 2009 written by Lauren John

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Susan Boyle: Utterly Mindblowing, or Just Alright?

 With the outbreak of shining stars produced within the confines of Britain's Got Talent, or the likes, it poses the question: Just why are these people special?

Throughout the years of these shows hitting our televisions, we've seen so many performers come through and fail. Is it because of their performing abilities, the quality and training of their voice, or is it simply because they don't fit the grade… Continue reading

Published: Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 written by Mel Clarke

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Christian Metal: Lets not hate, ya’ll.

 For those agnostic and atheist music enthusiasts around the world, we often look down at the Christian metal/rock side of the spectrum. It's not uncommon, more than often, if you're not persuaded by the world of the Christian doctrine, then you're probably not going to want to hear about God.

There is a great stigma attached to this style of music, which effects its popularity within the music industry… Continue reading

Published: Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 written by Mel Clarke

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Gender Equality in Music

 For decades there has always been the debate of man vs woman. Who can do the job better? Whether it be cooking, or parenting or even navigating, there is really no reason to discriminate just because one person has a penis, and the other has a vagina. So why do we place such emphasis on gender within music? We've all been guilty of it. Hell, i'll admit I do it… Continue reading

Published: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 written by Mel Clarke

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Roadtrip Songs

The tank in the car is full. You've managed to pack up the back seat and trunk of the car so tightly you're questioning whether or not you can reverse the car and remain within legal parameters. You have the obligatory snacks and the water in the front seat slowly heating up and you're wondering how you're going to keep your eyes open long enough to… Continue reading

Published: Sunday, April 12th, 2009 written by Mel Clarke