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    Catfish and the Bottlemen @ The Bodega, 27/10/2013
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    • Feb 26, 2014
    • 2 min

    Catfish and the Bottlemen @ The Bodega, 27/10/2013

    They’re a band from Wales who also state they’re not from Wales and have an unnatural disdain for The Strypes. It’s fair to say that...
    Interview with Natalie Findlay – 04/12/2013
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    • Dec 29, 2013
    • 9 min

    Interview with Natalie Findlay – 04/12/2013

    2013 has been a big year for 22 year old Stockport raised Natalie Findlay. High-profile support slots and a busy summer schedule have...
    Findlay live at Spanky Van Dykes – 04/12/2013
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    • Dec 29, 2013
    • 2 min

    Findlay live at Spanky Van Dykes – 04/12/2013

    Only 24 hours before her performance at Nottingham’s Spanky Van Dykes, Findlay had sold out the legendary London venue the 100 Club....
    Hayseed Dixie live at Rescue Rooms – 06/11/2013
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    • Dec 17, 2013
    • 2 min

    Hayseed Dixie live at Rescue Rooms – 06/11/2013

    It’s not every year that a gig lands on your birthday, especially not one this good. ‘Rockgrass’ maestros Hayseed Dixie were back for a...
    Fenech-Soler Live at Rescue Rooms – 17/11/2013
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    • Dec 7, 2013
    • 2 min

    Fenech-Soler Live at Rescue Rooms – 17/11/2013

    Fenech-Soler, a four-member electropop band from Kings Cliffe, return to Nottingham for the second time this year. They are promoting...
    Los Campesinos! – ‘No Blues’ album review
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    • Dec 7, 2013
    • 3 min

    Los Campesinos! – ‘No Blues’ album review

    Los Campesinos! have come a long way from the twee innocence and youthful enthusiasm of their 2008 debut ‘Hold On Now, Youngster…’ Each...
    Public Service Broadcasting @ Rescue Rooms, 13/11/13
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    • Nov 29, 2013
    • 3 min

    Public Service Broadcasting @ Rescue Rooms, 13/11/13

    Bands are defined by their albums, their hits, their image, and their web presence… And PSB work very, very hard on this. Said by some,...
    Lorde- Pure Heroine
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    • Nov 29, 2013
    • 2 min

    Lorde- Pure Heroine

    In a number of other reviews for Lorde’s Pure Heroine, quite a number of words are dedicated to the context of her age. Although it might...
    Foy Vance @ Bodega, 24/11/13
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    • Nov 27, 2013
    • 4 min

    Foy Vance @ Bodega, 24/11/13

    Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance came to The Bodega to showcase his new album, Joy of Nothing, during his worldwide tour which...
    Panic! at The Disco live @ Rock City  17/11/13
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    • Nov 26, 2013
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    Panic! at The Disco live @ Rock City 17/11/13

    As one of the bands which sparked my love for music out of the mainstream, seeing Panic! At The Disco was never going to be...
    The Staves @ Glee Club, 31/10/13
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    • Nov 14, 2013
    • 3 min

    The Staves @ Glee Club, 31/10/13

    The Staves, known for their gorgeous harmonies and ethereal tones, lived up to expectations, delivering a performance filled with witty...
    Linkin Park – ‘Recharged’ Album Review
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    • Nov 12, 2013
    • 2 min

    Linkin Park – ‘Recharged’ Album Review

    Linkin Park is renowned for being the last of the ‘true’ nu-metal bands, having evolved so as not to get outdated. The American rockers...
    ‘I’m sorry, who again?’ #4 – Joe Bonamassa
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    • Nov 11, 2013
    • 3 min

    ‘I’m sorry, who again?’ #4 – Joe Bonamassa

    This blog is about bands/artists that, even though being around for some time, have still yet to achieve the recognition that they...
    Arcade Fire – Reflektor
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    • Nov 11, 2013
    • 2 min

    Arcade Fire – Reflektor

    After a thrilling furore of three outstanding albums, Arcade Fire return with a fourth pulsating, effervescent, mind-smashing head-whirl...
    Danny Brown – Old
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    • Nov 8, 2013
    • 3 min

    Danny Brown – Old

    The Detroit MC with the chipped tooth is back again with his third LP following on from his critically acclaimed 2011 effort ‘XXX’....
    Coasts @ Bodega 23/10/13
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    • Nov 7, 2013
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    Coasts @ Bodega 23/10/13

    The 23rd October saw Bristol based band Coasts bring their chilled and laid-back vibes, which wouldn’t sound out of place on a tropical...
    Interview with Jon Fratelli – 17/10/2013
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    • Nov 5, 2013
    • 9 min

    Interview with Jon Fratelli – 17/10/2013

    The Fratellis are back. Seven years after their hugely successful debut Costello Music, the trio from Glasgow have slipped under the...
    News – The Rifles to Release 4th Studio Album
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    • Nov 5, 2013
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    News – The Rifles to Release 4th Studio Album

    None the Wiser is due for release January 20th 2014 and brings this 4-piece band album tally to four. Joining their 2006 debut No Love...
    Sub Focus Live at Rock City – 22/10/2013
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    • Nov 4, 2013
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    Sub Focus Live at Rock City – 22/10/2013

    People passing out, throwing up and in some cases bleeding, and a Sergio Ramos lookalike… just another gig for Nick Douwma; better known...
    Interview with Jagwar Ma – 20/10/2013
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    • Nov 4, 2013
    • 7 min

    Interview with Jagwar Ma – 20/10/2013

    Meet Jagwar Ma: Chatting about Napoleon, Noel, Yannis and Voodoo Ray pizza…and how they write songs too! Jagwar Ma are an Aussie...
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