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Album Reviews
CSS - Donkey
CSS - Donkey
CSS have returned. They are here to stay.
Semifinalists - 2
Semifinalists - 2
As gloriously mind boggling as ever.
Lykke Li - Youth Novels
Lykke Li - Youth Novels
For those who thought she was just another hype-machine spewing, ‘Youth Novels’ is a testament of her talent.
Errors - It's Not Something But It Is Like Whatever
Errors - It's Not Something But It Is Like Whatever
Could it be the best debut of 2008?
Tokyo Police Club - Elephant Shell
Tokyo Police Club - Elephant Shell
They may be popular now, but give a few years and they will be massive.
O Fracas - Fits & Starts
O Fracas - Fits & Starts
It feels like O Fracas have bundled all their material together and burnt it onto a CD.
Cazals - What Of Our Future
Cazals - What Of Our Future
It has a great energy and it is clear that Cazals are a force to be reckoned with.
Hadouken! - Music For An Accelerated Culture
Hadouken! - Music For An Accelerated Culture
Last year they were making waves (of sorts), but once the hype wears thin they have little substance to fall back on.
The Raconteurs - Consolers Of The Lonely
The Raconteurs - Consolers Of The Lonely
More than just 'Jack White's other band'...
Tapes 'N Tapes - Walk It Off
Tapes 'N Tapes - Walk It Off
The twangy strings, loose vocals and ringing keyboard all seem very familiar. In a good way.
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Singles Reviews
Prego - Cause And Resolve
Prego - Cause And Resolve
They sound fresh, unique and most importantly, they have real ambition.
Golden Silvers – Arrows of Eros
Golden Silvers – Arrows of Eros
Golden Silvers won the Glastonbury Unsigned Competition this year...
Maths Class - Now This Will Take Two Hands EP
Maths Class - Now This Will Take Two Hands EP
A fantastic new band, their rapid and vigourous songs are special.
Twisted Wheel – You Stole The Sun EP
Twisted Wheel – You Stole The Sun EP
A well rounded EP which shows Twisted Wheel’s ability and prowess.
Hadouken! – Crank It Up
Hadouken! – Crank It Up
With such memorable lyrics and a fantastic chorus, it was always destined to be an instant hit.
The Ting Tings – Shut Up And Let Me Go
The Ting Tings – Shut Up And Let Me Go
A regrettable ‘70s funk-pop song, which should never have been considered for public release.
Five O’ Clock Heroes (Feat. Agyness Deyn) – Who
Five O’ Clock Heroes (Feat. Agyness Deyn) – Who
Previous collaborations between supermodels and bands have been often regrettable...
Cajun Dance Party – Colourful Life
Cajun Dance Party – Colourful Life
'Colourful Life' shows how much Cajun Dance Party have improved, as this new single is undoubtedly the best of their short career.
CSS – Left Behind
CSS – Left Behind
CSS can do better than this, and they will need to do better than this.
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Live Reviews
Scouting For Girls - Hull Union
Scouting For Girls - Hull Union
Impatience and anticipation reverberated around the crowded students union...
Good Shoes - The Roundhouse FreeDM Studio
Good Shoes - The Roundhouse FreeDM Studio
A nice set, including two new songs.
The Teenagers - Manchester Roadhouse
The Teenagers - Manchester Roadhouse
It’s all in the name of fun and all in the name of ‘youth’... And they’re great live too!
Foals - Manchester Academy 2
Foals - Manchester Academy 2
It isn’t just hype.
Infadels - York Fibbers
Infadels - York Fibbers
It was actually impossible to resist a foot-tapping, head-nodding bop around the floor as the infectious beats blasted out.
Lightspeed Champion - Manchester Roundhouse
Lightspeed Champion - Manchester Roundhouse
Armed with a talented band and his guitar Dev is in his stride from the off.
Bloc Party - Manchester G-Mex
Bloc Party - Manchester G-Mex
A great live band able to carry the audience on their own high.
The More Assured - London 229
The More Assured - London 229
Tucked away under Great Portland Street is where The More Assured decide to have their tour 'finale'...
Simian Mobile Disco - Manchester Apollo
Simian Mobile Disco - Manchester Apollo
SMD are the utter epitomise of electro at its finest.
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