Category Archives: Music

UK Rock Music is Alive and Well

Posted on October 11, 2011 by alistair

So, a while back The Guardian posted an article that spoke about the death of rock music, noting poor performances in the charts as a reason behind the assessment. Thankfully, some of our favourite UK rock bands are proving this … Continue reading →

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Miss Bala Trailer

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Helen

Gerardo Naranjo’s latest feature, Miss Bala, explores the many extremes of modern Mexican society when the world of beauty pageants and the current drug war collide. Miss Bala tells the story of Laura (Stephanie Sigman), a young aspiring beauty queen … Continue reading →

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First Thoughts: Barclaycard Mercury Prize

Posted on July 19, 2011 by alistair

So, the 12 Albums of the Year ahead of the Mercury Prize 2011 have been announced. Some of them seem very safe, with the likes of Adele, Everything Everything, Elbow and Tinie Tempah getting the nod. Whilst a lot of the … Continue reading →

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Indie Labels Taking Over?

Posted on June 7, 2011 by alistair

According to Music Week, the UK Album Chart is looking to get a bit of a shake-up, if the OCC mid-week sales are any indication. Arctic Monkeys look set to go in at Number 1 with Suck It And See, … Continue reading →

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Rockness Additions

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Ruth

Rockness News GLASVEGAS, THE WOMBATS, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB, MAGNETIC MAN, GROOVE ARMADA PRESENTS RED LIGHT, DJ SHADOW, THE CRIBS, WE ARE SCIENTISTS, FRIGHTENED RABBIT, EXAMPLE, KATY B, SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO, MARK RONSON, BOYS NOIZE…. Friday: KASABIAN / Two Door … Continue reading →

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Lily Allen Vs. Kanye West

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Ruth

It seems that Lily Allen and Kayne West have a habit of p*ssing off loads of people in the music business, but now – amazingly – they’re angry at each other. Okay, so we kind of understand why Lily is … Continue reading →

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Ha HA! Justin Bieber Tries (& Fails) To Pull Rihanna

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Ruth

OMFG, I love this story so much; 16 year-old Justin Bieber (who also has a girlfriend in the form of Selena Gomez) found himself sat next to Rihanna at the NBA all-star basketball game and properly tried it on with … Continue reading →

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Go Behind-The-Scenes With Olly Murs

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Ruth

Ever wondered what Olly Murs gets up to when he’s making a music video? Course you have! Well luckily for you, we’ve gotten our paws on this behind the scenes video of his new single, Heart on My Sleeve. Enjoy. … Continue reading →

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Victory Records Drops Three Killer Albums

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Ruth

Emmure’s Speaker of the Dead, Dr. Acula’s Slander, and The Warriors’ See How You Are have all debuted today. Emmure and Dr. Acula have raced up the charts to the #2 spot on iTunes Rock (Emmure) and #39 (Dr. Acula) … Continue reading →

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Blackguard Announces European Tour

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Ruth

Blackguard will be making their overseas debut as they hit the road for the “Firefight Over Europe” tour.  The tour is set to span the UK, Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic. (dates below) The band says, “After so many … Continue reading →

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