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June 2007

Weekly music wind-up (29 June 2007)

It's been a big week in the world of gigs... The Spice Girls have announced their return to Pop world. The term "Wannabe" springs to mind. Imagine the dressing room requests for that lot - lettuce leaves and baby bottles...

ALBUM REVIEW: Memories From A Fading Room (25 June 2007)

Future Loop Foundation : 'Memories From A Fading Room' Louisiana Records release 25 June. Review by Peter Coulston In contrast, expect something very complicated from this album. It was constructed by Mark Barrott aka Future Loop Foundation using recordings from...

ALBUM REVIEW: Prince Fatty 'Milk and Honey' (25 June 2007)

Prince Fatty : Milk And Honey Mr. Bongo Records released 18 June Review by Peter Coulston Prince Fatty is a group put together by Mike Pelaconi, producer of Lily Allen’s hit “Alright Still” and the sound is 70’s Reggae, plain...

ALBUM REVIEW: Us3 'Say What!?' (25 June 2007)

Us3 : Say What!? : Us3 Records Released 11 June Review by Peter Coulston Us3 is produced by Geoff Wilkinson and is marketed as a mix of hip-hop, jazz and R&B. As far as I am concerned, the sound is...

COMPETITION: Win tickets to see Lily Allen (22 June 2007)

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED If you want to try your luck again, why not enter our competition for two tickets to the London Metro Weekender? She's little, she's gobby, she's a full-blown celeb and now she's even a 'fashion...

REVIEW: Daft Punk (22 June 2007)

Daft Punk 02 Festival - Hyde Park, London 16 June 2007 Review by Tim Kernutt London is summer is an exciting time, with the city offering a myriad of festivals for the music punter to choose from. Whether you decide...

REVIEW: Jeff Lang (21 June 2007)

GIG PF THE WEEK Jeff Lang at The Half Moon, Putney Review by Peter Coulston I consider myself very lucky to have been at the Half Moon in Putney last night to witness an incredible set by Australian, Jeff Lang....

REVIEW: Tokio Hotel (20 June 2007)

Tokio Hotel Carling Academy Islington 19th June, 2007 By Katie Spain Does anyone know if chronic bruising of the eardrums is curable? I know we're nearing the Islington Academy before I even lay eyes on it. The screams can be...

REVIEW: Pearl Jam (19 June 2007)

Pearl Jam Wembley Arena Monday 18th June, 2007 Hear Eddie Vedder in action: Click here to find out what he had to say about Tony Blair and the war. There's also a live song too Review by Katie Spain “What...

Technorati (18 June 2007)

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VENUE OF THE WEEK: Double Whammy (15 June 2007)

The Troubadour, Earls Court: Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th June By Peter Coulston It has been a while since I visited the Troubadour in Earls Court, so I decided to go twice in one week to make up for it....

INTERVIEW: Fiona Renshaw (14 June 2007)

A chat with Fiona Renshaw Interview by Katie Spain Next time you walk through the streets of London, stop and listen. There’s a voice in the air… a deep, sultry, voice that threatens to shake the music world's fickle foundations....

REVIEW: Simian Mobile Disco (12 June 2007)

Simian Mobile Disco Fabriclive, London. 1st June 2007 Review by Christina Warner Great set in not so great a venue. Fabric, behind London’s effortlessly cool Smithfield’s market, is notorious for showcasing some of the UK’s best up and coming dance...

ALBUM REVIEW: Groove Armada (11 June 2007)

Groove Armada, Soundboy Rock Review by Christina Warner Three years in waiting, the Cambridge based trip hop duo is back. But with electro house already well establishing itself as the genre of the musical season how was the duo going...

INTERVIEW: The Nova Saints (11 June 2007)

Katie Spain chats to Steve Waterhouse of The Nova Saints Once upon a time, there was a group of lads men in Bristol. Boredom and a talent for all things insrtumental led these men down a path of (and I...

REVIEW: Chemical Brothers (11 June 2007)

Chemical Brothers The Roundhouse Camden. 31st May 2007 Review by Christina Warner Science reigns supreme as The Brothers do it again. After waiting for an hour and half to be let back into The Roundhouse due to “some type of...

ALBUM REVIEW: The Bird and The Bee (11 June 2007)

The Bird and The Bee The Bird and The Bee Blue Note/EMI Review by Peter Coulston A lot of this album has a gentle, jazz feel to it, which is not surprising given that Blue Note was originally a pure...

ALBUM REVIEW: Loney, Noir (11 June 2007)

Loney, Dear Loney, Noir Parlophone/Regal/EMI Review by Peter Coulston This band hails from Sweden and the album has been available since April this year. Their sound is a bit Beach Boys but with rather more fragile vocals. The band consists...

REVIEW: Josh Pyke ( 7 June 2007)

Josh Pyke at Dingwalls Wednesday 12th June 2007 Review By Peter Coulston They say that there is a first time for everything, and that was certainly the case on Wednesday when I visited Dingwalls for the first time to enjoy...

Glastonbury for free ( 6 June 2007)

Okay, so you missed out on the real thing... does anyone know ANYONE who bagged a ticket? I gave up trying when my mates didn't get their act together on the photo registration front. Imagine the surprise then, when a...

SECRET GIG: Ash in London ( 6 June 2007)

Camden is apparently the place to be these days. Music-world's 'celebs' can be seen stumbling out of Gilgamesh, The Hawley Arms and the Proud Gallery every night of the week. The streets are full of piercings and colourful characters and...

ALBUM REVIEW: The Unknown Stuntman ( 5 June 2007)

EE-side: The Unknown Stuntman – Outlaw Review by Christina Warner Opening to the epic vocals of poet Charles Bukowski’s contemplation of the meaning of style Outlaw is backed by a deliciously melancholy mariachi trumpet. Asking thee listener to take a...

ALBUM REVIEW: E by Gum EP ( 5 June 2007)

E by Gum EP on Toothless Records Review by Christina Warner E-Side: Pharaoh Roché – Swing A Right Hook In typical Pharaoh Roché digitalia style, Swing A Right Hook opens with a bouncing beach ball beat. Gradually raising to a...

ALBUM REVIEW: Siobhan Donaghy ( 4 June 2007)

Siobhan Donaghy – ‘Ghosts’ Review by Laura Yates “Some people say you can’t make left-field pop music and be commercial” announces Siobhan Donaghy, “And that’s bullshit. They always say that when there’s nothing else out there like it. I remember...

ALBUM REVIEW: Rachael Golding ( 4 June 2007)

RACHAEL GOLDING : The Real Me : Swagbag Records Review by Peter Coulston Hailing from the same stable as Nicola K, Rachael Golding is another newcomer with a bright future. Her album “The Real Me” is a well produced mixture...

ALBUM REVIEW: Seeed ( 4 June 2007)

SEEED : Next : Four Records Review by Peter Coulston Seeed are an eleven piece hip hop/reggae/rock ensemble who are currently one of Germany’s finest exports. With three gold albums and headline spots in major European festivals including Glastonbury, this...

REVIEW: Hed Kandi at Pacha ( 1 June 2007)

Hed Kandi @ Pacha, 26th May 2007 Review by Christina Warner Haute house hasn’t had its day! Ok, I’ll admit it! I had my preconceptions about Pacha. Rumours alleging its attraction from the yuppie market and catering for the Z-list...

Technorati ( 1 June 2007)

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