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Songs of the Year: Part 2
Washington – I Believe you Liar Not that into her other stuff, but this song is stunning. Real Estate- It’s Real I don’t own this album, maybe I should. But I think this song is just summery goodness. Kurt Vile- … Continue reading
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Albums of 2011: 9. Florence & the Machine – Ceremonials
Florence & the Machines debut album ‘Lungs’ was released in 2009, to a Mercury Prize nomination, a No. 1, a BRIT win and much celebrated praise of this new talent. She had a lot to live up to on this … Continue reading
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New Music 26
I’ve written loads and loads of new treats recently, which is great. But theres also been loads of new songs from bands you might already know released. Here’s a celebration to some of them. Starting with the wonderful, wonderful Coldplay … Continue reading
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New Music 25
Matt Corby has released a new song called ‘Brother’. It’s quite different from his old stuff, definitely heavier, but still a real good song. He has a new EP entitled ‘Into the Flame’ out in November. I cam across this girl on … Continue reading
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New Music 20
We are now up to 20 of these posts! It started out as a bit of a ‘music I am listening to right now’ sort of thing, and I guess thats what its still about, but its also hopefully things … Continue reading
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Festival Review: Glastonbury 2010!
How to start?! Well, this weekend was simply the best of my life. Glastonbury is the most amazing, magical and brilliant place in the world. This year was the 40th anniversary and there was such a wonderful feeling of celebration about. I … Continue reading
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My 10 Bands to go see at Glastonbury: 2. Florence and the Machine
Last year, Florence was THE band to see. I turned up to the John Peel Tent to witness her incredible voice in action for the first time. I don’t think it was her best performance I have seen, in December at Manchester … Continue reading
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Florence/Ashok
Apparently, before Florence Welch became Florence and the Machine she was in a band called ‘Ashok’ and there is now a load of videos of the recordings of this band on YouTube. This is the best song I have found … Continue reading
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Festivals 2010!
Some good festival news announced today, firstly the V Festival line-up. Which is very pop as usual, with headliners Kings of Leon and Kasabian. Florence is also on the bill, a live must-see. It also includes Ellie Goulding, Temper Trap, … Continue reading
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My 5 Favourite Unknown Cover Songs!
There are some pretty good cover songs out their. The more obvious ones, such as Jimi Hendrix’s All Along the Watchtower, Jeff Buckley’s Hallelujah, Johnny Cash’s Hurt and more recently, the success of Florence and the Machine’s You’ve Got the … Continue reading
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