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SINGLE REVIEW: Cute Is What We Aim For (18 July 2008)

Cute Is What We Aim For Practice Makes Perfect By Gareth Thomas Practice Makes Perfect emerges as the introductory track on CIWWAF’s second album, Rotation. The track boasts little in innovation, in effect, a factory-produced melody boasting a bland...

SINGLE REVIEW: Mattafix ( 7 July 2008)

Mattafix SINGLE: Things Have Changed Review by Naima Khan Things Have Changed is a startlingly chilled fusion of reflective Ragga, sweet vocals and world music undertones. This could easily become a huge sound track for this summer if it gets...

SINGLE REVIEW: Sarabeth Tucek ( 7 July 2008)

Sarabeth Tucek Single: Nobody Cares Review by Naima Khan For a song about being miserable and alone, this Tucek track is surprisingly cheery. It should have had it’s UK release in the 80’s during Thatcherism. It la-di-da’s over the ‘‘No...

EP Review: Gregoryz Girl ( 7 July 2008)

GREGORYZ GIRL : Moving Mountains : itunes Review by Peter Coulston I reviewed this band in my Last Week In London column this week when they did their EP launch at the 12 Bar Club on Denmark Street. I had...

SINGLE REVIEW: May7ven - Hands Up (24 June 2008)

May7ven Hands Up Review By Chris Carruthers From the outset you know with this upbeat, powerful release from May7ven, there's no messing about; straight up, no frills dancefloor RnB and made to make you move, and which no doubt...

SINGLE REVIEW: Barringtone - Snakes in the Grass (24 June 2008)

Barringtone Snakes in the Grass Review BY Chris Carruthers Theatrical is the word, wild, interesting, in your face then whispering in your ear before exploding into a massive retro prog build up, only to drop back into a delicate,...

SINGLE REVIEW: The Rip (23 June 2008)

Portishead The Rip Review By Tim Kernutt Only those with their heads in the clouds would not have heard about the recent release of Portishead's album, "Third". There was almost as much anticipation for "Third" than there was for...

Single Review: Flo Rida - Elevator (23 June 2008)

Flo Rida Elevator Review By Chris Carruthers Despite seeing huge success, multiple awards, and seemingly having worked particularly hard to get there, this track is just more of the same, lacking character and conviction. Even Timbalands tight production couldn't...

SINGLE REVIEW: Mystery Jets ( 8 May 2008)

Mystery Jets Two Doors Down Review by Joanne Conlon Mystery Jets have always been a tad on the peculiar side; the ramshackle sounds of their debut album ‘making dens’, a line up including a dad and the erratic twists...

SINGLE REVIEW: Feist ( 6 May 2008)

Feist I Feel It All Review by Paul Beevers It’s heartening to see Feist enjoying long overdue success outside her native Canada, spurred on in no small measure by Apple using ‘1234’ to soundtrack their iPod Nano TV commercials....

SINGLE REVIEW: Foals ( 2 May 2008)

Foals Red Socks Pugie Review by Zarina Raja The Foals are one of the only Indie bands around at the moment that have managed to, well, not be s***. With an infuriating large amount of boy bands in skinny...

SINGLE REVIEW: Skibunny ( 1 May 2008)

Review by Zarina Raja Skibunny Remote Control Hearing Remote Control reminds me that the sun should be swelling outside, the sky should be blue and not grey, and I should be happy, not miserable. Misery, however, is not an...

SINGLE REVIEW: Ben Esser (23 April 2008)

Ben Esser I Love You/Long Arm Review by Jamie Stangroom I’m always slightly dubious about someone who’s played in a Pontins cover band before hitting the mainstream but then I remember that we all start somewhere, so it would be...

SINGLE REVIEW: Muscles (21 April 2008)

Muscles Ice Cream Review By Tim Kernutt Now here is an artist with a ridiculous name if I have ever heard one, and a crazily titled song to boot. I hope dearly that the dance music songwriter Muscles is...

SINGLE REVIEW: Bumblebeez (21 April 2008)

Bumblebeez Rio (Single) Review by Tim Kernutt The new single from Australian duo, the Bumblebeez, called "Rio" is a likable little tune. It is a similar style to some of Moloko's later music, and is featured on Bumblebeez' latest LP,...

REVIEW: A Fine Frenzy ( 7 April 2008)

A Fine Frenzy Come On Come Out Review By Peter Coulston I first heard this LA based band at the Bedford in Balham last November and loved their melodic laid back California sound which incorporates many musical influences. I...

SINGLE REVIEW: Machine Gun - Portishead ( 2 April 2008)

Portishead Machine Gun Review by Zarina Raja Portishead have certainly not disappointed the masses with their new single, Machine Gun. They haven’t released anything since Roseland NYC Live in ’98 which means that new material from Portishead is gold...

SINGLE REVIEW: Clocks ( 2 April 2008)

Clocks Review by Cherene Knopp Old Valve Radio This single is so generic and bland. Sure, it has a swagger in its beat and a repetitive chorus that harks back to the likes of James. Surely they must have...

REVIEW: Estelle (31 March 2008)

Estelle feat. Kanye West American Boy Review by Natalie Aquilina Estelle’s been through a fair bit. She has been both adored and ignored by English fans. It can be difficult for a young artist to take. But young Londoner Estelle...

SINGLE REVIEW: Gnarls Barkley (28 March 2008)

Gnarls Barkley Run Review by Jamie Stangroom How do you follow up a Grammy winning hit that became the first single ever to go number 1 on downloads alone? Many would crumble under the pressure, whilst some wouldn’t bother at...

SINGLE REVIEW: Kate Nash (27 March 2008)

Kate Nash Made Of Bricks Review by Paul Beevers Fourth single to be lifted from 'Made Of Bricks', the platinum selling debut from Kate Nash and frankly not a patch on the 'Foundations', 'Mouthwash' or 'Pumpkin Soup'. Pleasant, inoffensive stuff...

SINGLE REVIEW: The Locarnos (17 March 2008)

THE LOCARNOS Give It To Me Straight South West Recordings Review by Peter Coulston This is technically not an album, as it only has three tracks and is not, actually even an EP. But do we care; not a lot,...

SINGLE REVIEW: Jose Gonzalez (17 March 2008)

Jose Gonzalez Killing for Love Review by Ash Akhtar If you’ve not seen the Swede-songwriter’s video for his latest single, it’s worth checking out. Is it me, or is he looking more and more like a young Yusuf Islam (Cat...

SINGLE REVIEW: Asa (15 March 2008)

ASA Fire On The Mountain Dramatico.naive.fr Review by Peter Coulston This single arrived with a load of other stuff to review but I cannot locate any supporting material about the artist or the record. I can ascertain from the album...

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...

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...

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...

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...

SINGLE REVIEW: Rascal Flatts (28 January 2008)

What Hurts The Most Lyric Street/Charisma : Released 28 January 2008-01 Review by By Peter Coulston Rascal Flatts are one of the biggest bands in North America, filling stadiums and selling millions of albums with their brilliant modern country songs...

SINGLE REVIEW: Daughtry (22 December 2007)

Daughtry - 'Home' Sony/BMG Review by Peter Coulston This single is taken from the band’s debut album, which entered the UK album charts in August at number 13. Like their first, this single reached Number One in the Billboard Singles...

SINGLE REVIEW: PJ Harvey ( 4 December 2007)

PJ HARVEY The Piano Hot Head/Universal Music I really like this record, which comes from the album “White Chalk”, but I am not sure why. It certainly needs a few listens, as the vocals are fragile and it has an...

SINGLE REVIEW: J Holiday ( 4 December 2007)

J. HOLIDAY Bed Capitol Music This single is currently No. 1 in the Billboard R&B/ Hip Hop chart and is taken from the album “Back To My 'Lac”. It is infectious with a strong bass line and being dubbed slow...

SINGLE REVIEW: Blake ( 1 November 2007)

BLAKE – ‘Yo Te Voy A Amar’ Review by Jamie Stangroom I’ll tell you now this reviewer’s cup of tea, this is not, and if music can be compared to tea then Blake’s debut effort is probably enough to put...

SINGLE REVIEW: David Jordan (29 October 2007)

David Jordan Place In My Heart Review by Natalie Aquilina David Jordan is most definitely an interesting character, his direction grips you in an instant although you’re not sure exactly why. Fiercely independent, Jordan struck out on his own aged...

SINGLE REVIEW: Angels and Airwaves (23 October 2007)

Everything’s Magic Suretone/Geffen Records Released 22 October 2007 Review by Peter Coulston Angels and Airwaves is a band created by singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom DeLonge, founder member of platinum album band Blink 182, in which he is joined by Box Car Racer...

SINGLE REVIEW: N-Dubz (23 October 2007)

N-Dubz You Better Not Waste My Time Out October 22nd 3.5/5 Review by Tim Kernutt The talented Camden-based group N-Dubz are set to hit the charts with their new tune, "You Better Not Waste My Time". Featuring catchy female vocals...

SINGLE REVIEWS (12 October 2007)

BEN'S BROTHERr Beta Males Fairytales Having written songs for the likes of Will Young and Natalie Imbruglia it was only a matter of time before lead singer Jamie Hartman formed his band Ben’s Brother and started releasing his own work....

SINGLE REVIEW: Andrea Corr / Leann Rimes (27 September 2007)

ANDREA CORR Champagne From A Straw Atlantic Records Nice solo offering from the one time family band member, very catchy, commercial and good for dancing. The song has a latin feel to it with good use of brass, solo trumpet...

Single Review: Gwen Stefani (18 September 2007)

Gwen Stefani releases her new single ‘Now That You Got It’ on October 8th through Interscope Records. The original version produced by hip hop producer Swizz Beatz has been remixed and now features Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley. It is...

SINGLE REVIEW: P Diddy (17 September 2007)

Through The Pain (She Told Me) P Diddy (Bad Boy) Review by Matt Killeen I’m going to leave aside the fact that this CD was wrapped in the most self satisfied, egotistical and narcissistic press release ever to ooze through...

NEW SINGLE: ASH ( 5 September 2007)

Ash are back with their new single 'End Of The World' which is out on 10th Septemeber and taken from their current album 'Twilight Of The Innocents.' Following their set on the NME stage at the Reading/Leeds festival and...

SINGLE REVIEW: Pet Shop Boys ( 3 September 2007)

Pet Shop Boyz 'Party Like a Rockstar’ The single, having already notched up some considerable airtime in America, along with a laudable bill-board chart position, ‘Party Like a Rockstar’ seems implacably set to leave its mark on the musical consciousness...

SINGLE REVIEW: Akala ( 3 September 2007)

Akala ‘Bit by Bit’ Okay. I’ve tried to write this on a number of occasions and I still can’t seem to capture the essence of this striking offering from Miss Dynamiteheee’s younger brother. Basically, this one’s forging something of a...

SINGLE REVIEW: The Great British Moan (27 April 2007)

MC WREC THE GREAT BRITISH MOAN Released May 7th - Download only "A lot of thing's are really pissing me off on a daily basis" Join the club MC Wrec. I'm frequently pretty miffed too. MC Wrec's latest single makes...

SINGLE REVIEW: In The Meantime (27 April 2007)

MOCKY ‘IN THE MEANTIME’ FEAT. JAMIE LIDELL Summer is coming - and with it, every music buff needs a summer soundtrack. One of the contenders in my top list of tunes is ‘In The Meantime’ by Canadian smooth-crooner Mocky. The...