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An Interview with: Kölsch
See Kölsch at Tauron Nowa Muzyka 21st to 24th August in Katowice, Poland. Runo Reilly Kölsch aka Kölsch is a producer who has been around for a long time. He produced music in different styles and under different names. Rooting from hip-hop and funk, he produces electronic music of the highest standard today and sells… [continued]
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RLOTW #10: Huh What & Where
Our Record Label of the Week series allows our writers to connect with their audience in a different manner; instead of presenting a new song they enjoyed or showcasing an artist they saw live, they attempt to explain the relevance and powerful presence of an entire label. Whether it houses a plethora of genres, or… [continued]
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Gig Review: George Ezra
Hertford troubadour George Ezra took to the stage of Edinburgh’s Liquid Rooms, small underground venue at 9 o’clock sharp, Friday night. Arriving to a packed club full of passionate fans and hollering fangirls, the 21 year old artist took it in his stride, effortlessly jumping straight into his collection of bluesy, eccentric tracks. Having only… [continued]
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Primavera Sound 2014
Primavera Sound 2014 – Parc del Forum Barcelona Primavera is at the forefront of forward thinking European music festivals. With its undeniably Mediterranean character and flair, it’s impeccably curated and diverse lineup and a host of sponsors that actually mean something to music, the festival sits in a unique pole position when it comes to… [continued]
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St Andrews Sands: Part Eleven
As we know all too well, as lovable and quaint as St Andrews is, there come moments where not even the sight of the never-ending North Sea can alleviate the feeling that we’re being held hostage within the town’s three streets. Here’s a thought: imagine if you were stranded on the sands of St Andrews..?… [continued]
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Jimmy Edgar: I Am Me
Musical wizard, fashion photographer, designer and visual artist Jimmy Edgar can hold deep conversations on a whole range of topics. His multifaceted musical style, which spans from everything techno to electro, from funk to house is filtered through the metaphysical prism of his fascination with the supernatural and meditation. Edgar is not a stranger to… [continued]
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Album Review: Chromeo
The eighties are forever eternal. Recycled through popular culture, we pine over the John Hughes movies, we secretly long for the touch of fluorescent polyester and the reassuring nostalgia of decades past. But what of the music? For too long we’ve shunned the synths and stadium drum sounds of our parents’ generation, shelved them somewhere… [continued]
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An Homage to DJ Rashad
On April 26th, 2014, music lost a legend. The 34-year-old footwork pioneer DJ Rashad passed away in his Chicago home, and with his death, the music world was shaken. [continued]
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Ryan Hemsworth: Lover of Scotland
After 25 minutes of wandering around the Cowgate area in Edinburgh and several profuse apologies, I finally found the very tall Ryan Hemsworth (see below). I greeted him with a hug and presented him with cupcakes to celebrate his 24th birthday, launching into a chat about his secluded hotel, as well as his journey to… [continued]
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MoeLogo and The Rise Of Afrobeats
Afrobeats is a genre on the come up. The past few years have been phenomenal for a genre which has only just started to be noticed in the UK. From an unknown, niche music genre found only in underground clubs and on pirate radios, Afrobeats is now hitting the mainstream. [continued]