Most of us know her best from her 2010 hit single “Pack Up”, and now Eliza Doolittle is back with her second album, jam packed with catchy tunes and a bright, radiant feel throughout. ‘In Your Hands’ is bursting with variety, each song with a catchy beat and some beautiful melodies. Eliza has an terrific… Continue reading REVIEW: Eliza Doolittle – In Your Hands
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INTERVIEW: Frank Hamilton
Laura Redpath caught up with singer-songwriter Frank Hamilton after his recent Glasgow show… Hi Frank. For Source readers who aren’t familiar with your work, tell us a bit about yourself… I’m from a small town called St Ives near Cambridge, which is not be confused with the town of the same name in Cornwall!… Continue reading INTERVIEW: Frank Hamilton
REVIEW: Chvrches – The Bones of What You Believe
Ever since Chvrches graced the BBC’s Sound of 2013 poll last year, we all knew they were bound for success. Indeed, the stylised, and somewhat confusing, spelling of “Churches” initially dominated my curiosity, however before long, it was less about the name, and more about the music. Formed in 2011, the Glaswegian trio seemed to… Continue reading REVIEW: Chvrches – The Bones of What You Believe
REVIEW: Frank Hamilton – The Arches, Glasgow
Frank Hamilton The Arches, Glasgow 21/09/2013 While standing subdued during support acts, the female-dominated audience was spurred into a chorus of screams and wolf-whistles as Frank Hamilton took his place on stage. Being likened to The Streets’ frontman Frank Skinner is just one of the compliments the folk-indie singer has been been paid by the… Continue reading REVIEW: Frank Hamilton – The Arches, Glasgow
REVIEW: Arctic Monkeys – AM
Three men. Five albums. Five Brit awards. And most importantly, one rogue frontman, with a Sheffield accent and newly exposed quiff. Of course, I’m talking about Arctic Monkeys, whose eagerly anticipated fifth album, AM, is creeping its unique melody into everybody’s ears, and their iTunes too. The first of 12 tracks on AM, “Do I… Continue reading REVIEW: Arctic Monkeys – AM
911: The Comeback Kids
When I was 12, I had a plan. I was going to grow up to be a journalist (preferably for Smash Hits! magazine), I was going to interview my absolute favourite band in all the world and their singer would fall in love with me. (I had no clue about professional conduct back in the… Continue reading 911: The Comeback Kids
Let’s hear it for the ladies…
With the golden-voiced Ellie Goulding scoring her first number one, Miley Cyrus setting tongues wagging (not always for the right reasons) and Lady Gaga declaring a POP EMERGENCY as she and Katy Perry go head to head with their new releases, the ladies are well and truly showing the traditionally male-dominated music industry what they’re… Continue reading Let’s hear it for the ladies…
Sound Bites with Ally McCrae
All geared up for a summer of incredible music? Radio 1’s Ally McCrae’s got the lowdown on the best new music for you to check out this season… YOUR NEW FAVOURITE BAND It’s my job to find bands and artists from all round the UK to put on my BBC Radio 1 show and… Continue reading Sound Bites with Ally McCrae
REVIEW: Jahmene Douglas – Love Never Fails
Jahmene Douglas wowed viewers on the last series of X Factor right from his first audition, where he performed a jaw-dropping rendition of Etta James’ ‘At Last’. He continued to win over the audience throughout the competition with his outstanding vocals and sweet manners but fell at the last hurdle when he came second to… Continue reading REVIEW: Jahmene Douglas – Love Never Fails