Tag: album
Interview: The High Expectations of Mabel
It’s been a whirlwind year for Mabel, with two top-10 singles and a new album already in the bag. Saskia Harper caught up with the singer-songwriter, to chat success, self-love, and staying true to yourself.
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Lily Allen is here to make Glasgow smile
Glasgow is pulling all the big names in for gigs this year. We recently revealed that pop royalty Britney Spears is heading to Glasgow, and now LDN gal, Lily Allen, has announced some intimate shows.
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Interview: Callum Beattie
Callum Beattie isn’t like other musicians out there; thanks to his wit and gallus behaviour he has ‘performed’ with REM on the main stage at T in the Park and signed autographs for Kaiser Chiefs, all before getting his own record deal. Now set to release his debut album Lights In Stereo we sat down with Callum in King Tuts to chat about how his cheeky antics have got him working with members from The Verve and Kaiser Chiefs. Fresh from three radio shows and video promotion at Glasgow’s Hard Rock Café, Callum is in good spirits and so he…
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Albums to watch out for summer 2015
Sometimes just one song can bring back memories of summers past. Rather Be by Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne stirs up a comforting nostalgia in me of warm days walking to and from work in Stirling, while whole albums can recall a host of recollections, with the Chili Peppers’ Stadium Arcadium reminding me of my first job making sandwiches in a kitchen. We’ve selected some of the most anticipated summer releases of 2015, so that no matter how you remember this season, you’ll definitely have some good tunes to recall. Carly Rae Jepsen – Emotion 23 June pre-order, August 21 on…
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REVIEW: Florence + The Machine – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
When a band hasn’t released an album for three and a half years, you expect their new music to be amazing, right? After all, they’ve had long enough to work on it. Those where my exact thoughts while waiting for Florence + The Machine’s new album; but sadly, it didn’t live up to expectations. After her previous two albums, Florence Welsh became known for her melodic voice and captivating lyrics. Her latest work, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, also showcase these talents – just not to the same extent. Of course, the album does have some catchy songs, with the…
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REVIEW: Blur – The Magic Whip
With over ten years since Blur’s last album, The Magic Whip is a god-send to all fans of the quartet. With their reunion back in 2009, where they headlined summer festivals throughout the UK, many people expected an album to follow – and finally it’s here, albeit six years later. But is this album up to the standards of the eagerly awaiting masses? Does it have the same power and sound that they managed to grip in the 90s? Despite the definite Blur sound that they have managed to produce, it seems to have a very different feel about it.…
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REVIEW: James Bay – Chaos And The Calm
With a popular radio hit single ‘Hold Back The River’, winning the BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice Award and now releasing his first album Chaos And The Calm, it’s clear that 2015 is the year that James Bay dominates the music world and gets the recognition he deserves. James’ passion is clear throughout the album, as he shares his experiences of making it in the entertainment business, coping with his new fame, leaving his loved ones and his own self discovery. The album starts off with an upbeat telling of James’ desire to leave his everyday life behind and share his music…
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REVIEW: Rebecca Ferguson – Lady Sings the Blues
I remember watching Rebecca Ferguson on The X Factor in 2010 and being annoyed that Matt Cardle who claimed the title. Since then, she kind of fell off the radar for me. I didn’t really hear her debut album, Heaven or her second album, Freedom. However, I’m glad that I’ve had the chance to listen to new release Lady Sings the Blues. One of the things I really like about Ferguson is the distinct and unique quality that her voice has. It’s both husky and smooth and I’m glad it hasn’t been compromised in any way. Her voice is ideally…
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REVIEW: Imagine Dragons – Smoke + Mirrors
Smoke + Mirrors is the follow up to Imagine Dragon’s breakthrough debut Night Visions. Fans have patiently waiting for the sequel to the 2012 smash and it’s certainly proved worthy of the wait. The quartet, based in Vegas, are reminiscent of Coldplay or The Killers (with a touch of U2) but project a sound that’s totally their own. Album opener ‘Shots’ is definitely one of the standouts of the record and is already a shoe-in for a 2015 summer anthem. Other highlights include ‘Gold’, ‘It Comes Back To You’ and ‘I’m So Sorry’, all of which carry the hallmark anthemic…
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