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August 2007

INTERVIEW: Ayo (31 August 2007)

THE JOY THAT IS 'AYO' Interview by Katie Spain I've done some terrible interviews in my time... sultry bands who answer questions with blank 'too cool for school' stares and some who quite literally don't speak my language. Occasionally however,...

NEW VIDEO - 50 Cent feat. Justin timberlake (29 August 2007)

50 Cent's new single Ayo Technology is out in a few weeks featuring JT. Take a look at his new vid while you have the chance... For more info on 50 - check out his myspace at www.myspace.com/50cent...

HARD-FI NEWS (29 August 2007)

Are you a massive Hard-Fi fan? (I have heard there are some...) Hard Fi will be performing an intimate gig at the BBC Maida Vale studios for Zane Lowe on Radio 1. Taking place on the evening of Monday...

REVIEW: Cajun Dance Party (29 August 2007)

In store Performance -Rough Trade The brightly lit Rough Trade store echoed that of a classroom. It was stuffed with Cajun Dance Party balloons, badges and a group of skinny jean clad teenagers with lego haircuts – I was hoping...

INTERVIEW: RyanDan (28 August 2007)

Interview by Katie Spain If there really is a God, he was in a mighty fine mood when he made the mould for this double act. Twin brothers Ryan and Dan (aka, you guessed it ‘Ryandan’) are identical classical singers...

ALBUM REVIEW: Wildstyle 25th Anniversary Edition (28 August 2007)

‘Wildstyle 25th Anniversary Edition’ Review by Andrew Willis And we’re fantastic, five mccceeeeees/and we’re pleasing all the ladeeeees…’ ‘HUH!’ In capturing the essence of a burgeoning cultural movement, Wildstyle’s 25th Anniversary Edition contains the nexus of modern rap and hip-hop....

LAST WEEK IN LONDON (28 August 2007)

From Folk To Philadelphia By Peter Coulston Apart from being the coldest August that I can ever recall, last week was pretty good; music wise that is. The week began well on Monday with an invite from Fiona Bevan, that...

DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKEND 2007 (28 August 2007)

Hosted by KILLA KELA, TRIP, BILLY BIZNIZZ and CUTMASTER SWIFT Live acts all weekend – TBC! Beat junkies and turntablists beware! The 2007 WORLD DMC DJ Championships are upon us, with this year’s event looking set to be the...

INTERVIEW: Catherine Feeny (28 August 2007)

There's an American star on the horizon... a star with a mesmerizing voice, a quiet gentle nature and a successful music career at her fingertips. When we meet Catherine Feeny, the songstress is delightfully understated. This is a lady who...

COMPETITION: WILD STYLE 25th ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION!!! (23 August 2007)

This competition is now closed. To celebrate the 25th Anniversary re-release of the Hip Hop classic Wild Style we have 3 Wild Style Packs to give away to three lucky winners! The three lucky winners picked out of the...

COMPETITION: Win Elton John Tickets (22 August 2007)

He's loud, he's proud, he's a tad round... but boy can the man perform! Elton is on his way... and we've got tickets up for grabs. Elton John hits London's O2 during September and it'll be a sure-fire overload of...

EP RELEASE: Malakai (22 August 2007)

Bristol duo Malakai follow up their limited edition Invada single ‘Fading World’ with the ‘Malakai EP 1’ on September 3rd through Island Records. Malakai are Scott & G, a studio based act using samples & live instrumentation. Their own...

NEW ALBUM: Stephen Fretwell (22 August 2007)

Man On The Roof Release Date - 10th September Recorded in New York with producer Eli Janney, these 14 songs are the follow-up to Fretwell’s Gold-selling debut of 2004, Magpie. The album is preceded by a single on 3rd September...

REVIEW: The Sounds (22 August 2007)

21st August, Secret Gig at the Hoxton Bar and Grill, Old Street. The lengthy wait before The Sounds finally took to the stage was definitely worth while. The crowd grew more and more charged with every sweaty minute that passed,...

HAIRSPRAY COMPETITION (21 August 2007)

Do you want to win a copy of the HAIRSPRAY album and a Alberto V05 hair grooming kit? Hairspray is based on the 1988 John Waters cult classic film and the critically acclaimed Tony Award-winning Broadway hit musical, HAIRSPRAY...

It's a Fan's world at the V Festival (20 August 2007)

We came, we saw and we chatted to the faces behind the cheers at the V Festival in Chelmsford. The punters were geared up for a good time and were happy to share some V love with the video camera....

NEWS AND GIG DATES-The Dead 60's and The Rifles (20 August 2007)

When The Dead 60's burst onto the scene in 2005, with a debut album of spooky ska sound that they made their own, they were somewhat of an anomaly. They had nothing to do with the current fad for...

VENUE OF THE WEEK Hope & Anchor, Islington 15 August (20 August 2007)

By Peter Coulston I have not been to the Hope & Anchor in ages, so was glad to receive an invite from Bethany Packer to watch her perform there. The last time I went to this very old, established venue...

REVIEW: Ash Grunwald (15 August 2007)

Ash Grunwald Dingwalls 14th August 2007 Review by Katie Spain Some people spin yarns for a living – I spin words. A mix of tight little bundles and long tangled nets of words… and it’s a rare thing to find...

The Musical Week That Was... (13 August 2007)

LAST WEEK IN LONDON-WHERE WERE YOU? By Peter Coulston Well, London was certainly buzzing last week, what with the good weather and Prince hitting town. For more news about THAT gentleman later in the month, watch this space. In the...

INTERVIEW: Jacknife Lee (10 August 2007)

Producer Jacknife Lee has worked with the best of them: U2, Green Day, Snow Patrol, Bloc Party and Editors. He is now working on R.E.M's new album and releases of his fourth studio album 'Jacknife Lee' and the first single...

REVIEW: Tim Freedman (10 August 2007)

The Tim Freedman Effect Museum Of Garden History 1st August 2007 By Katie Spain It’s not every day you head to a ‘Museum Of Garden History’ and come out with more than botanical enlightenment. Sometimes, the entertainment smells sweeter than...

INTERVIEW: Brinkman ( 7 August 2007)

Fancy a bit of Brinkman? It’s not often you chat to a band’s frontman and spend the entire interview laughing. Paul Cook may not consider himself to be the joker of the group, but nights out with British comedian Simon...

INTERVIEW: Goldspot ( 6 August 2007)

"At the end of every musical rainbow there's a pot of Goldspot..." What would you do if the power generator switched off during your Glastonbury set? Yep, some gigs go down in history… the type of experiences that etch themselves...

INTERVIEW: David Ford ( 3 August 2007)

THE DAVID FORD EFFECT Interview by Katie Spain The road to a succesful music career is a long and hard one; something that UK artist David Ford knows all too well. After touring America extensively and supporting the likes of...

REVIEW: Lee Thompson ( 2 August 2007)

Lee Thompson at The Bullet Bar, Camden Review by Peter Coulston I have not been to the Bullet Bar in Camden since March, so decided that a visit was in order despite, or because of, the fact that I did...

COMPETITION: Win Prince tickets ( 2 August 2007)

He's back... and what a return is has been so far. Prince has stormed the UK (and the British media) with his 'The Earth Tour' and album give aways. The first of his 21 shows in London have received rave...

REVIEW: Ben and Jerry's Sundae Festival ( 1 August 2007)

There's no London event quite like it... Some will put the Ben and Jerry's Sundae Festival success down to the ice-cream; the FREE ice-cream. As my mates and I entered the festival with picnic rugs in hand, a quote from...

GIG REVIEW: Mr Smith and the B Flat Band ( 1 August 2007)

THE WEEK THAT WAS 93 Feet East, Brick Lane. By Peter Coulston I don’t know if it was the weather, the smoking ban, or, that everyone’s on holiday; but I have never been to a venue that was as deserted...

VENUE OF THE WEEK: The Betsy Trotwood ( 1 August 2007)

VENUE OF THE WEEK The Betsy Trotwood Farringdon Road Monday 30 July by Peter Coulston What a way to start the week; at a great venue listening to highly unusual and talented artists. To begin with the venue, the Betsy...