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Maria reviews Paris Hilton – Paris     When a beautiful heiress decides she would like to release an album, the public are keen to find out if she has any real talent. Some already have an opinion: that she’s a spoilt little madam who can’t sing and is only recording an album because she’s […]

Maria reviews Acoustic Love – Double Album CD     This double album has been described as ‘a stunning collection of today’s finest singer/songwriters’. Sometimes it’s nice to listen to a compilation album, as you don’t get so bored as you might do listening to a single artist or band. This collection is a real […]

An Interview with The Mexicolas The mexicolas are 3 great guys from Birmingham. Lead singer/guitarist Jamie Evans, drummer Tim Trotter, and new addition Delbertini Freschianti on bass. Boasting a raw edge which seemingly draws on influences from early Nirvana and Foo Fighters, The Mexicolas present an infectious concoction of passionate ballads and inventive, majestic rock. […]

Autumn reviews Bar Rumba London Bar Rumba Review       Bar Rumba, 36 Shaftsbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EP 020 7287 6933 The small, unassuming exterior of this club correctly suggests a small interior. A small interior, which, happily, is more cosy than claustrophobic. The intimate atmosphere is thoughtfully created by candles on tables and […]

Mistula Interview     Mistula is the Philippines’ first virtual band; all four members are dolls. Mistula’s latest track is Pista ng Patay (Feast Day of the Dead). Find out more about the band at the official website, http://www.mistula.com/ 1) How would you describe your music? LUGOSI: I would say it’s… “fluid”. It constantly shapes […]

The Young Punx – ‘Your Music Is Killing Me’ Album Review     I have a confession to make. When The Young Punx album ‘Your Music Is Killing Me’ arrived on my doorstep I must admit I was a little adamant about putting it on the stereo. Will a full rota of music students to […]

Rach’s Interview With The Popes of Chillitown     How did the band come about? Rishi (Sour Pope): Oz and I went to Nottingham Uni together and we began jamming together and experimenting with a bit of song-writing. The band went on from there really. The name is slightly bizarre, how did you decide on […]

Live Gig Review: The Popes of Chillitown 3rd of November – Headline Slot for Oxjam Edwards Bar, Hammersmith     There are certain venues when you just walk through the door and think – yeah this is going to be a good gig. There are others where you think – ah, …ok… The Edwards Bar […]

One of the biggest records to play on the dance circuit this year was ‘Anthem’ and is set to become the sound track for New Years Eve 2007. Already the album released by Positiva records has hit number 88 in the digital download charts within two days and this is impressive considering as the album […]