FESTIVAL COVERAGE:Benicassim Festival 2011, Spain

by Lucy Howell 20. July 2011 16:33

After spending 3 days in a hostel in the center of Barcelona, we began to make our voyage to Benicassim, a small town in Spain that is invaded by thousands of festival goers every year. Included in your ticket is a week of camping before the 4 days of music. Trying to find a space that is well she... [More]

Tags: arctic monkeys, strokes, arcade fire, strets, plan b, paulo nutini, mumford and sons, primal scream, friendly fires

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Communion Records rolls into Hackney City Farm with Bands In Transit

by Stella Man 6. July 2011 19:08

Communion Records have made a name for themselves as a driving force for the great and the good in the UK independent music scene. It's a simple ethos underpinned by one word. Quality... Every band has been there, travelling up and down the country, earning their stripes. ... [More]

Tags: communion records, bands in transit, hackney city farm, kyla la grange, bear's den, ben lovett, mumford and sons

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Boy & Bear Release EP + UK Tour Dates

by Lucy Howell 15. October 2010 15:02

Syndey’s Boy & Bear have confirmed they will release their debut EP ‘With Emperor Antarctica’ on 6th December with tour dates across the UK during November and December. Boy & Bear are a 5-piece alternative group featuring Dave Hosking (lead vocals/guitars), Killian Gavin... [More]

Tags: boy and bear, mumford and sons, laura marling

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FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Summer Sundae Weekender @ Leicester - 15th August 2010

by Leeroy 23. August 2010 09:41

It might have taken till the last day but the sun finally came out for the last day of Summer Sundae. It meant the beach area was being used, giant paper planes were being thrown and there was an eager young crowd around the Punch and Judy stall. After being suitably fed the first band we caugh... [More]

Tags: summer sundae, leicester, festival, sun, mumford and sons, frightened rabbit, summer camp, jeremy warmsley, sheffield, crookes, local natives

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FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Latitude 2010, Southwold, 15th-18th July 2010

by Henry Cooksey 22. July 2010 01:14

I should probably start this review off by saying exactly what I am trying to achieve. The Latitude Festival is a huge and varied event, with so many bands and so little time that it is impossible for a serious music fan to see everything they want to see. Chuck in a decent comedy line-up and ... [More]

Tags: jonsi, crystal castles, james, florence + the machine, the feeling, the national, latitude festival, frank turner, laura marling, empire of the sun, mumford and sons, the temper trap

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REVIEW: Laura Marling + Mumford + Sons @ The Roundhouse, 9 July 2010

by Louise Bruton 12. July 2010 10:22

There is a gentle hum of chatter and excitement, like a distant swarm of vuvuzelas, as punters queue at the door of The Roundhouse to see on 9 July Mumford and Sons.The venue is packed as I arrive slightly late, missing the opening act The Dharohar Project but arriving just on time for Laura M... [More]

Tags: mumford and sons, laura marling

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Mumford + Sons Announce UK Tour + Limited Edition EP Details

by Gig Junkie 29. June 2010 15:07

Mumford & Sons are pleased to announce details of a UK tour this Autumn, their biggest headline shows to date. In addition to the live dates, fans have the option to pre-order a limited EP called 'Volume 1' under the band's alter ego, The Wedding Band. The 10" EPs will be limited to 100 copi... [More]

Tags: mumford and sons

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Seth Lakeman New Album + Video Release

by Gig Junkie 9. June 2010 10:46

Seth Lakeman is due to release new album 'Hearts & Minds’on June 14th.The album is the follow up to the critically acclaimed ‘Poor Man’s Heaven’. This new see's Lakemans story telling step up touching on current issues including the financial crash and the greed of poli... [More]

Tags: seth lakeman, album release, laura marling, the black keys, crowded house, tom waits, mumford and sons, noah and the whale

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Dog Is Dead Release Debut Single + Tour Dates

by Gig Junkie 5. May 2010 10:28

Dog is Dead release their debut single ‘Glockenspiel Song’ on June 7th through their label Your Childhood Records. A glorious marriage of soaring harmonies and melodic pop with an extra helping of sax, ‘Glockenspiel Song’s infectious groove is guaranteed to get even the mos... [More]

Tags: dog is dead, single release, mystery jets, mumford and sons, the rumble strips, madness

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Summer Sundae Weekender Lineup Announced!

by Gig Junkie 8. April 2010 14:08

SUMMER SUNDAE BESIDE THE SEASIDE!THE 10TH SUMMER SUNDAE WEEKENDER BRINGS THE BEACH TO LANDLOCKED LEICESTER! ''Its been a great pleasure to be part of the Summer Sundae Festival and working with people who really care about putting on a fantastic spectacular event. '' Darren Nockles -Mus... [More]

Tags: summer sundae, festivals, tinchy stryder, mumford and sons, the futureheads

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