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February 2008

COMPETITION: Win two Chris Rea tickets (28 February 2008)

Chris Rea Chris Rea rasped his way into our hearts in the mid-eighties, hitting the big time in 1989 with his fantastic album, Road To Hell. For the years that followed, he ducked in and out of the charts...

INTERVIEW: Myleene Klass (28 February 2008)

MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL Myleene Klass You can't escape Myleene Klass even if you want to. First she was famous for her music, then she gave television presenting a shot, then it was straight into the Australia wilderness to bond with...

SINGLE REVIEW: Duffy (27 February 2008)

Duffy – 'Mercy' Review by Paul Beevers Of the current crop of young British female singers seemingly in thrall to Motown, Bacharach, Spector et al, none look more destined for stardom than Duffy. Just 23 years old and hailing from...

GIG REVIEW: Vampire Weekend (26 February 2008)

Vampire Weekend University of London Union 21 February 2008 Review by Joanne Conlon Vampires Burn Down the House… Staff at London’s ULU last night might have wondered quite what they were in for when the 800 or so crowd from...

COMPETITION: Win a Jacob Golden Goody Bag (26 February 2008)

Jacob Golden Jacob Golden is a quiet kind of character, one that you would imagine to shy away from the stage. But, as we discovered at his gig at Camden’s Roundhouse, this is certainly not the case. We were...

GIG REVIEW: The Album Chart Show (26 February 2008)

The Kills, We Are Scientists, Roisin Murphy, Supergrass. Koko, Monday 26th February. Review by Zarina Raja Free gigs are always great, especially when you get to see four bands in one night. Last night's recording of the Album Chart...

Last Week In London (26 February 2008)

LAST WEEK IN LONDON Synths, Sex and Suicide Hello and welcome to another week in live music land, where we shall again become acquainted with new people and new locations, and maybe find ourselves one step away from the corridors...

ALBUM REVIEW: The Cardigans (26 February 2008)

The Cardigans 'The Cardigans Best Of' Universal Music AB Review by Tim Kernutt The Cardigans are one of those bands that would be easy to hate. They are Swedish, plastic looking, and produce pop music that your Mum would be...

SINGLE REVIEW: Deepest Blue (26 February 2008)

Deepest Blue 'Miracle' Out 18 April on Destined Records Review by Tim Kernutt Everyone loves a good, funky dance track with a solid house beat. Well, everyone that is perhaps Goths. The latest release from Deepest Blue, called "Miracle", is...

GIG REVIEW: NME Awards Tour 2008 (24 February 2008)

NME Awards Tour Review by Zarina Raja On Friday night, South London was heaving with floppy fringes and skinny jeans, all of which headed towards the NME Awards Tour at Brixton Academy. Kick starting the night were the highly...

INTERVIEW: Elbow (22 February 2008)

Elbow Interview by Zarina Raja Elbow put a lot of Indie bands to shame. It’s not hard to see why they feel disheartened by many bands that are currently saturating the music scene. Their clattering tracks bang and burn...

NEW SINGLE: Hard-Fi (21 February 2008)

Hard-Fi ‘I Shall Overcome’ New Single Released March 3rd Fresh from a nationwide UK tour, Hard-Fi kick-start 2008 with the brand new single ‘I Shall Overcome’, released March 3rd. The third song to be taken from the Number one LP...

INTERVIEW: The Feeling (21 February 2008)

The Feeling Interview by Katie Spain....

GIG REVIEW: BRIT Awards (21 February 2008)

The BRIT Awards Review by Holly Groom The BRITS are the undeniable biggies of British music awards ceremonies. I remember when Jarvis cocker's wiggling bum overshadowed both Michael Jackson and the Blur/Oasis 'shite-life' feud, and who could forget the disturbing...

SEATWAVE NEWSLETTER: News on the latest gigs, interviews and competitions (21 February 2008)

Seatwave Newsletter Sign Up Don’t you just hate it when you find out that your favourite band have just gone on tour and you didn’t even know about it, let alone be in with a chance of getting tickets? By...

GIG REVIEW: Stereophonics (20 February 2008)

Stereophonics Acoustic set Live at The Hospital Tuesday 19th February 8pm By Adam Walker Q Magazine’s bi-monthly live showcase was the hot ticket last night, as the Stereophonics played an intimate and live acoustic set deep in the glamorous basement...

ALBUM REVIEW: One Republic (19 February 2008)

One Republic Dreaming Out Loud Mosley Music Group When you listen to One Republic's "Dreaming Out Loud", you could swear that you have heard it before. And you probably have. Well not exactly, but you remember bands such as Creed,...

INTERVIEW: Alec Empire (19 February 2008)

IN THE HOT SEAT: Alec Empire Interview by Katie Spain I have to admit, I was a tad nervous before meeting German artist, Alec Empire. It wasn't a case of star-struck jitters or trepidation about the unique German sense of...

2007 Music Review (19 February 2008)

In sickness... Hospital bound Matt Killeen casts a caustic eye on the year past. As I sit in my sickbed attached to a drip, denied live gigs, real cinema and finally other three dimensional people, I am willing to accept...

ALBUM REVIEW: Melody Gardot (19 February 2008)

Melody Gardot Worrisome Heart Released 18th February 2008 Review by Cherene Knop Melody Gardot is a pleasure to listen to. She combines old school jazz with fresh and original self penned lyrics – no rehashing covers for this songbird. This...

SINGLE REVIEW: Jacob Golden (19 February 2008)

Jacob Golden Out Come The Wolves Review by Cherene Knop As a singer/songwriter, one is supposed to make your songs memorable, catchy, quirky even. Jacob Golden’s Out Come The Wolves is neither of those things. He comes across as afraid...

Fatboy Slim to headline Wireless Festival (18 February 2008)

First O2 Wireless Headliner Confirmed Fatboy Slim was the first headliner to be announced for this year's O2 Wireless Festival. Get your dancin' shoes polished! The turf at London's Hyde Park is going to need some serious TLC after this...

Gig Review: Smashing Pumpkins (18 February 2008)

Smashing Pumpkins MEN Arena, February 15th. Review by Ed Sohoglu The reformation of seminal alt-rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, has seen them take in dates all across the US and Europe, with further dates planned in locations as far flung...

New Single: Mercy - Duffy (18 February 2008)

Duffy Duffy is one of the hot new ladies destined to make it bigger than big in 2008. Her new single, Mercy, which is getting a heck of a lot of air play, is out on February 25th. With just...

NEW SINGLE: Foals (18 February 2008)

Foals The Foals are a crashing mix of dirty Pop and infectious Rock. Keep your beady eyes out for them this year. As one of the most hotly tipped bands of 2008, things are on the brink of really kicking...

INTERVIEW: Go:Audio (16 February 2008)

Interview by Katie Spain You know what; I think I must be turning into a Nana about fifty-years too early. When I met UK Pop/Rock band Go:Audio in London recently I went all 'wrinkly gaga'. No, they weren't Brad Pitt...

INTERVIEW: Jonathan Ansell (15 February 2008)

Interview by Katie Spain We all have our favourite movie scenes of all time... the shower scene from Psycho, Marilyn Monroe's fashion mishap in The Seven Year Itch, Uma Thurman and John Travolta gyrating in ... and Paris Hilton's death...

INTERVIEW: Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly (15 February 2008)

Interview by Katie Spain There's something about Sam Duckworth (aka Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly). His stage name is an interviewer's nightmare - you try saying it three times at rocket speed; the experience will give you tongue cramp. Name...

COMPETITION - Win a copy of Kill Your Friends (15 February 2008)

‘I don’t know anything about music. In my line you don’t have to.’ - Elvis Presley Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in the music bizz? Well, Kill Your Friends, a book written by...

ALBUM REVIEW: Go:Audio (14 February 2008)

Go:Audio “Woodchuck” EP Released 3rd March 2008 through Epic Records Review by Andy Hirst You may have come across Go:Audio in the past few months supporting a pretty impressive range of upcoming indie bands, and with a full tour planned...

ALBUM REVIEW: GoAudio (14 February 2008)

Go:Audio “Woodchuck” EP Released 3rd March 2008 through Epic Records Review by Andy Hirst You may have come across Go:Audio in the past few months supporting a pretty impressive range of upcoming indie bands, and with a full tour planned...

COMPETITION: Win a Taio Cruz T-Shirt (14 February 2008)

Taio Cruz, the 23 year-old writer/producer/artist who has cut a swathe through the upper reaches of the American music industry with Dallas Austin singling him out as “the new Babyface”, has his new single “Come On Girl” released on...

ALBUM REVIEW: Matt Kebbell (13 February 2008)

MATT KEBBELL Skinny Dip Tramps and Bums Records By Peter Coulston I first heard Matt Kebbell at the Electroacoustic Club last year when he held a one week residency there. I was impressed with his songs and performance and was...

ALBUM REVIEW: Amy May (13 February 2008)

AMY MAY Right Right Now Charming Records/itunes Review by Peter Coulston I was fortunate enough to catch a set by this talented young lady this week at Jrink on Frith Street in Soho, where she performed many of the songs...

GIG REVIEW: Asa (13 February 2008)

Asa Century Club, 12th February Asa (Asha) is a hotly tipped artist for 2008. After being born in Paris, she moved to Nigeria with her parents but could not stay away from the glittering Parisian lights. At twenty two,...

ALBUM REVIEW: The Crow Club (13 February 2008)

THE CROW CLUB Various Artists : People Tree Records Release date: 28 January 2008 Label: ROOTS Review by Peter Coulston While this album is aimed at fans of folk music in all it’s forms, I would recommend that everyone listen...

INTERVIEW: Blood Red Shoes (12 February 2008)

Blood Red Shoes. Interview by Zarina Raja. Blood Red Shoes are an electric duo made up of Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell. Coming up from sea-battered shoreline of Brighton, Blood Red Shoes are a Grunge/Punk band that pride themselves...

Q + A With The Mighty Boosh (12 February 2008)

Q + A with The Mighty Boosh Institute of Contemporay Arts, 11th February. To celebrate the DVD release of series three of The Mighty Boosh, the Boosh and friends kindly put on free screening of their favourite series three...

Last Week In London (12 February 2008)

LAST WEEK IN LONDON: Folk, Rock, Blues and Bad News By Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to the latest happenings in the finest live music establishments in London. This week has been a mix of acoustic and bands, ending with...

DVD RELEASE: Take That - Beautiful World Live ( 8 February 2008)

Take That ‘Beautiful World Live’ Released 25th February 2007 saw a whole host of bands re-forming and taking to the stage but Take That was a cut above the rest. If you didn’t get the chance to see Take...

SINGLE REVIEW: Paramore ( 8 February 2008)

Paramore - 'Misery Business' Single released 11 February 2008 Review by Taylor Wescoatt My first introduction to Paramore was on NME’s website with their 'Crush Crush Crush' video, and I was blown away. The music is good, by today’s damn-kids-standards...

FESTIVAL WARMER: The Big Chill Festival ( 8 February 2008)

The Big Chill Festival The Big Chill Festival will take place from August 1st – 3rd. The line-up is as hot as ever with the following confirmed acts: The Mighty Boosh- one the most talked about comedy act of...

BACKSTAGE WITH: Rascal Flatts ( 7 February 2008)

Our Rascal Flatts competition went down a treat... but there could only be one winner and it was the delightful (and ever-so exciitable) Sandra Guerreiro who won the chance to meet the guys and watch them perform live in an...

INTERVIEW: Tina Dico ( 7 February 2008)

Interview by Katie Spain "If there was an award for the sweetest face in music, Tina Dico would take home the trophy". Something tells me this isn't a title Tina would welcome... she's got enough music awards to reflect on....

INTERVIEW: Rascal Flatts ( 7 February 2008)

Interview by Katie Spain I have to admit now that I'm not the biggest Country music fan in the world (or the smallest either) but US threesome Rascal Flatts have caught my attention. Did you know the guys were the...

INTERVIEW: Plain White T's ( 7 February 2008)

Interview by Katie Spain You've heard them on the radio and chances are you saw them perform at Shepherd's Bush Empire recently. Yes, the American lads with a thing for Delilah have hit the UK with a vengeance. Hell, we...

COMPETITION: Win two Portishead Tickets ( 7 February 2008)

Portishead This competition has now closed. To see in February, we have another great competition. We have two Portishead tickets up for grabs for their Hammersmith Apollo gig, April 14th. Portishead are one of the best things that tumbled...

INTERVIEW: Leon Jean Marie ( 6 February 2008)

Interview by Katie Spain Take note music lovers... there's a bright lad with a hefty head of hair and a large dose of funk pumping through his veins. His name is Leon Jean Marie and Mark Ronson has already had...

Got a question for The Feeling? ( 6 February 2008)

Life is hard for successful musicians. Hanging out with Elton John and Metallica must be a nightmare and counting Debbie Harry, Helena Christensen and Kiefer Sutherland as fans must be damn near intolerable. The money, attention, girls, popularity and friends...

INTERVIEW: Simple Plan ( 5 February 2008)

Interview by Katie Spain When I caught up with Montreal band Simple Plan, I expected them to be either: 1. Grumpy. 2. Fatigued. 3 Semi-comatose. Or all of the above. Surprisingly, the lads were in good spirits (true professionals or...

INTERVIEW: Yoav ( 4 February 2008)

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOAV Interview by Katie Spain The first thing I'm struck by when I meet Yoav is his quiet nature. Although strikingly good looking in that sultry, effortlessly dishevelled way, he seems shy. It is just one endearing...

REVIEW: The Parlotones ( 4 February 2008)

The Parlotones Water Rats Theatre - Kings Cross Monday 28th of January, 2008 Review by Tim Kernutt Mark my words like they are a target, South African band the Parlatones are about to shake things up on a global scale....

Got a question for Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly? ( 4 February 2008)

You've got to hand it to 21 year old Sam Duckworth; he sure knows how to pick an attention-grabbing stage name. Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly has bemused us with his name and his music for awhile now. While we...

ALBUM REVIEW: We're in the Music Biz - Robots in Disguise ( 4 February 2008)

Robots in Disguise We're in the Music Biz Review by Zarina Raja We’re in the Music Biz is the first song on Robots in Disguise’s third album. ‘Absolutely no talent, the most unsuccessful duo the UK has ever known,’...

Last Week In London ( 4 February 2008)

French Fields, Spitalfields and Smithfield By Peter Coulston Hello and welcome to the live music scene here in the capital; this is where it was all happening. As promised, the emphasis has been on bands and the action started early;...

REVIEW: Aesop Rock ( 1 February 2008)

Aesop Rock Cargo – London 30th January 2008 Review by Ash Akhtar Turning up at 93 ft East, I realized that I was at the wrong venue, so I consoled myself with a butter chicken and naan down on Brick...

REVIEW: Stars ( 1 February 2008)

Stars Koko - London 29 January 2008 Review by Paul Beevers Stars look delighted the second they step on stage at Koko tonight and it's not hard to see why. For a start you just know that they won't play...