A Q&A piece I did with local artist Tom McCartney for the Nottingham Post. You can read the full thing on Published Pieces page.
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Disclosure @Reading (R+L) Festival 2016
Not long finished watching Disclosure headline the main stage (alongside The Foals) at the Reading (R+L) Festival via the red button service, it was a great hour spent watching them. It was amazing listening to them perform the hits from both their Settle and Caracal albums including When a Fire Starts to Burn, Holding On including one of their recent new singles Boss. They were joined on-stage by new artists Brandon Reilly for another new song Moving Mountains which sounded fantastic, seriously that guy’s got some vocals on him. They ended their set on their hit debut track Latch which is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Over on the NME/Radio 1 Stage American duo Twenty One Pilots performed set their and I have to admit that I’ve never really heard any of their music till now; I have missed a lot. I have to say they did an impressive cover of House of Pain’s Jump Around and got to crowd surf.
Though I’ve said it before I’ll say it again; this is one reason why BBC3 was brilliant as a TV CHANNEL!!!
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Nottingham Post: Ady Suleiman interview
Another interview I did for Nottingham Post with Ady Suleiman who’ll also be performing at the Splendour Festival this Saturday. If you’re going to it, enjoy yourself
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Following in the footsteps of other Nottinghamshire musicians who have played the Main Stage at Splendour – Jake Bugg, Saint Raymond and Indiana – is Ady Suleiman. ADAM HUMPHREYS spoke…
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Nottingham Post: Turin Brakes interview
An interview I did with Turin Brakes (aka Super Furniture) for the Nottingham Post in the lead up to the Splendour Festival this Saturday
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It has been 15 years since Turin Brakes released their breakthrough album, The Optimist LP. They are back with a new album and are preparing for a return to Nottingham for the annual Splendour…
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Christine & The Queens On The Radio
I found myself listening to Christine & The Queens single ‘Titled’ on Radio 1 a few minutes ago, the more I hear her song the more I just fall in love with it. I admit I quite like the parts where she sings in her native French for a few seconds, it adds more depth to the song. I’m definitely going to get her album over the next two weeks; don’t try stopping me (haha). Bit bummed co’s I completely missed her play at Glastonbury. Either way, Christine, you rock!!!
Note: For those who have seen it I did mentioned her in an earlier post. Christine & The Queens on The Graham Norton Show
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Rihanna On The Radio
I listened to Rihanna’s latest track ‘Sledgehammer’ which is the theme tune to the upcoming Star Trek film Star Trek: Beyond earlier on today and I really like it. I’ve heard it on BBC Radio 1 numerous times and Rihanna just seems to get it each time you listen to her voice. The lyrics are just haunting and her voice is just captivating and the composition of the song works perfectly. Now I admit I’m not a huge Star Trek fan but I’m tempted to see the film after hearing her song.
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Nottingham Post: Sweetnotes Festival Preview
A preview piece I did for the Nottingham Post in the lead up to the Sweetnotes Festival happening this weekend, The Hoosiers are headlining the main stage. Feel free to read the preview and enjoy
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Sweetnotes Festival will be coming to Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms and Red Rooms on Saturday July 16. The one-day festival starts at 2pm and goes on till 10pm. 8 hours of non-stop music with 13 acts…
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T in The Park 2016: highlights
Today was the start of the infamous musical mecca of T in The Park and this time from its new location at Strathallan. With coverage presented by the incredible Scotswoman Edith Bowman on BBC4 (glad she’s not left the BBC) saw today’s highlights jam pack with live performances by Disclosure, Fun Lovin Criminal, The Courteeners and Jamie XX, all absolutely incredible. There was a new band on called Frightened Criminals who, I have to say, where just amazing. It was Alesso who stole the stole as the main headlining act with his electrifying set. Also there was an aftershow gig featuring a new duo called Roderigo Y Gabriela who were really good.
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The Singles Review
Singles Reviews
Iggy Azalea
“Team”
Yet another great song by the lovely singer from down under. Team hits all the right notes and both the lyrics and tune become an amazing hook. This latest offering is well and truly undeniable and offers new levels of raw energy and just makes great listening. Once again Iggy proves that she’s an independent woman and that she knows exactly how to handle herself. This is slowly starting to grow on me and I enjoy listening to it.
Meghan Trainor
“No”
I’ve heard this a couple of times and unfortunately I just overly impressed as it seems like she’s gone too much into a different style of music just a little too soon. I admit I’m not a huge fan of her and I did like “All About That Bass” and “Marvin Gaye” duet with Charlie Puth. I know it has some melody and is a little bit catchy but unfortunately I just didn’t get it. As an artist I like her but I just didn’t favour this song.
Jamie T
“Tin Foil Boy”
I heard this on Radio 1 a couple of days ago and I was deeply hooked within 1 minute of listening, it was even ‘track of the day’. Tin Foil Boy demonstrates Jamie’s ability as both a singer and songwriter. It’s got the right pitch, the right hook and the melody to go with it. Whenever I hear this is just sounds as raw and edgy as the last time. Packed with the right amount of angst and anger and the song’s just great to listen to, can’t get bored easily with this.
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Iggy Pop on The Graham Norton Show
Just been watching Iggy Pop on The Graham Norton Show on BBC1 performing his new single, Sunday. All I can say his that even after 4 decades in the music industry he’s still got it. Total rock and roll and I have to admit that I had to switch back and forth between BBC 1 & 2 to catch a live glimpse of him. And for all of two minutes it was worth it, and he even gets right in there with the audience. Seriously, not many artists actually do that these days which is a bit of a shame, just makes the performance worth watching
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