• Breakthrough Acts of 2011

  25 Dec 2011

  2011 has seen a number of new acts emerge onto the music radar so here at FemaleFirst we’re looking back over this year to look at the top 5 breakthrough acts of 2011

  

• Watch Out For Parichay

  24 Dec 2011

  With more than a decade in the global music industry, Parichay, a critically acclaimed music artist who is captivating audiences across geographies, is fast becoming a recognized name in the international scene, with his pioneering fusion style of mixing Hip-Hop, Rock, Reggae with South Asian and Hindi Classical influences

  

• The Overtones - Say What I Feel

  23 Dec 2011

  The Overtones announce the release of their new single ‘Say What I Feel’. An original song that features on the Platinum Edition of their hit album ‘Good Ol’ Fashioned Love’, ‘Say What I Feel’ is a perfect example of why this band is one of Britain’s greatest success stories of 2011.

  

• Close But No Cigar: Curse of the Christmas Number 2

  21 Dec 2011

  Ever since the music charts started 50 years ago, musicians have been consistently blighted by the nation's inexplicable penchant for "novelty" tracks such as Bob the Builder and Mr Blobby, or for the past several years, the X Factor beating them to one of the most coveted accolades of the year - the Chistmas Number One.

  

• Introducing Sarvi

  19 Dec 2011

  At twenty-two, Sarvi is a young, talented and beautiful singer/songwriter whose new single, Amore, is causing a stir in the dance scene.

  

• Introducing The Dunwells

  14 Dec 2011

  Utterly natural. There’s no more fitting description for both the music of The Dunwells as well as the story of their magical rise from the pubs of Leeds, England to an American record deal and a stunning debut album in just two short years.

  

• Ones To Watch in 2012 - Big Time Rush

  13 Dec 2011

  Big Time Rush have already enjoyed a super successful 2011 and that looks set to continue on into 2012.

  

• The Japanese Popstars - Shells Of Silver Video

  08 Dec 2011

  The Japanese Popstars are Gary Curran, Declan ‘Decky Hedrock’ McLaughlin and Gareth Donoghue. These three lads from Northern Ireland have been racking up the air miles, carving out a global reputation to rival the biggest names in dance music as a must-see live act and purveyor of raucous, foot-stomping, energetic electronic dance music.

  

• Laura Marling announces new tour

  07 Dec 2011

  Laura Marling has announced that she will be touring the UK at the beginning of next year.

  

• Meet Noah Stewart

  05 Dec 2011

  One of the recent highlights of Noah Stewart's burgeoning career was singing in Mozart's Requiem at Carnegie Hall, but his first appearance at the fabled Manhattan venue was less auspicious.

  

• Roll Deep - Picture Perfect Video

  29 Nov 2011

  London’s most renowned music collective, Roll Deep, are set to return in January with single ‘Picture Perfect’, the first cut to be taken from their forthcoming album due out April next year.

  

• Classic Cuts: Dropkick Murphys - Blackout (2003)

  28 Nov 2011

  We take a moment to listen to one of contemporary punk's greatest bands.

  

• Olly Murs - In Case You Didn't Know (Album Sampler)

  24 Nov 2011

  Stream a preview of his new album right here.

  

• Video: The Saturdays - The Making Of On Your Radar (Part 3)

  24 Nov 2011

  The girls continue their track-by-track guide to the new album.

  

• Video: The Saturdays - The Making Of On Your Radar (Part 2)

  23 Nov 2011

  The girls continue their series looking at the making of their new album.

  

• Artist Advice: Army of Freshmen

  23 Nov 2011

  The pop-rock band's frontman Chris Jay provides us with his top tips for surviving in the music business.

  

• Video: The Saturdays - The Making Of On Your Radar (Part 1)

  22 Nov 2011

  The girls give us the low-down on their new album, released this week.

  

• Introducting: Aaron Delahunty

  21 Nov 2011

  Check out the hip-hop/dubstep/reggae rising star's debut single.

  

• Classic Cuts: Eric Clapton - Slowhand (1977)

  21 Nov 2011

  We take a look at one of Clapton's defining bodies of work.

  

• The Weekend Playlist #11: Black Sabbath

  18 Nov 2011

  We pick our favourite songs from the gods of heavy metal.

  

• Artist Advice: Frank Turner & New Riot

  16 Nov 2011

  Turner and the skacore outfit offer their words of wisdom to upcoming bands in the first of our new weekly series.

  

• Olly Murs Talks About The Xtra Factor, Touring Asia and More

  15 Nov 2011

  What did the singer say on Twitter this morning?

  

• Classic Cuts: The Darkness - Permission To Land (2003)

  14 Nov 2011

  With a new album set for early next year, we take a look at The Darkness' debut.

  

• The Special Guest Weekend Playlist #10: Suburban Legends' Favourite Party Tracks

  11 Nov 2011

  The ska stars give us their party playlist, ranging from Elvis Presley to the Macarena.