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Hatcha Picks Lost Dubstep Rinseouts
Ahead of the FOUND Horror SeriesHatcha was there right at the start of dubstep.Back when the sound didn't even have a name, when there were very few rules over what could and couldn't be played, Hatcha...
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In Conversation: The Neighbourhood
"I don't believe we sound like anybody else...""On this album there's less songs about relationships I had with girls in high school because that was what the old stuff was about and I understand why...
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Judith Hill Reviews The Singles
Prince collaborator rules the roost...Working with Prince an inspiration for any artist.The songwriter still drives himself forward with furious relish, blazing through material at his Paisley Park...
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Next Wave #663: Frances
Beautifully assured...Frances is almost impossibly endearing. Onstage, the youthful singer has a quiet yet assured presence, coupled with a neat line in self-deprecating humour. On the phone to Clash,...
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In Conversation: Ondi Timoner
Film maker on Russell Brand, Anton Newcombe and more...When Dig was released in 2004 following seven years in production, filmmaker Ondi Timoner redefined the humble music documentary. With its stark...
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In Conversation: Half Moon Run
"There can really be no compromise..."Half Moon Run leave plenty of room to breathe in their material. Onstage at London's KOKO venue, the Canadian group seem to swap instruments on virtually every...
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Culture Clash: Ady Suleiman
Mercurial talent gets cultural...Ady Suleiman may only be 22 years of age but word is already out on this Nottingham native.Laura Mvula, Leon Bridges and Lianne Le Havas have all sent along concert...
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Influences: Martin Courtney
Real Estate musician takes a solo turn...Martin Courtney could well be familiar to you.Lead singer with Real Estate, his gently, plaintive, at times outwardly melancholic croon has adorned no small...
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The Land Beyond: British Sea Power
Waves of sound and a 'Sea Of Brass'Jan Scott Wilkinson is feeling a little tender this afternoon - “I’m a bit hungover today,” he sighs. “The old whisky and wine combo.” Ouch.Overdoing it on the booze...
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Tied Up In Notts: The Return Of D.I.D.
A shortened name and renewed energy...Dog Is Dead are, well, dead. Gone. Kaput. Finished.And in their place sit D.I.D. Sure, it's the same members and the same initials, but theirs is a sound...
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Next Wave #664: Prayer
Classical meets electronic in a personal sphere...It's not system music, but it does get played in clubs. It shares a background in classical music, but it's about as far from the chamber approach as...
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Forever Inspired: Trust Fund
Ellis Jones in conversation...What strikes me the most about Ellis Jones – the lynchpin-like centre of revolving, sometime interchangeable musical collective, Trust Fund– is how much he loves other...
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Illuminations: Zola Jesus Interviewed
"It's a drive with no reward..."Illuminations prides itself on connecting the right artists with the right venues.A London-centric event, the team behind Illuminations have truly excelled themselves...
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The Originator: Juan Atkins Interviewed
"It's not about the notes, it's about the space between the notes.” Try as we might, music is almost impossible to capture in words. The slippery meaning and nuance of each note can’t quite be nailed...
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Album Stream: MERZ - 'Thinking Like A Mountain'
Conrad Lambert's experimental return...Conrad Lambert had the world at his feet.The songwriter's Merz project was snapped up by a major label at the turn of the Millennium, leading to sessions for his...
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Next Wave #665: Meilyr Jones
Welsh cult hero with the power to crossover...The Welsh indie scene was left feeling bereft as 2013 dawned and beloved five piece Race Horses called time on proceedings with only two albums to their...
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Heavenly Action: Andy Bell Interviewed
Erasure's three decades of pop perfection...Think Erasure, and you can't help but think of pop music. The duo of Andy Bell and Vince Clarke, a musical odd couple if ever there was one, were responsible...
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Sundara Karma Review The Singles
"On the edge of your seat lizard lounge music."Sundara Karma seem to want it all.Despite their obvious youth, the band's pop potential is there for all to see - spread across countless live shows,...
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Next Wave #666: Bo Rocha
Brooding textures, abstract lyrics and pop confidence...On the face of it there's little which links Brian Wilson, Mose Allison, Lorde and John Lydon, but probe deeper and you'll find it's a motley...
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Album Stream: The Drink - 'Capital'
Check it out now...The Drink don't like hanging around.The band released their debut album under 12 months ago, and in that time have played countless live shows.Somehow, though, the group have found...
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