LeeFest 2012: Preview

by Harry Moore 14. June 2012 13:11

The festival described, by myself, as “the best small festival this country has to offer” is now just 2 weeks away. LeeFest started out as just a small garden party hosted by – you guessed it – Lee, and this years non-profit event is set to be the best yet. &nbs... [More]

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Review: Zulu Winter @ Brixton Academy: 24/11/2011

by Harry Moore 27. November 2011 15:14

Blind dates have never appealed to me. Hearing about a person before meeting them can be a dangerous tactic and one that usually culminates in disappointment. This is made worse when ‘the middle man’ builds her up so much, you begin to imagine yourself walking down the aisle wi... [More]

Tags: zulu winter, brixton academy, freidnly fires, never leave, wild beasts, boxer rebellion

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Review: Spector @ Kingston New Slang: 03/11/11

by Harry Moore 4. November 2011 13:51

Persistence: Firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.The music mountain can be a difficult one to conquer. Artists dedicate a life time touring pubs and clubs, waiting for that break, whilst others achieve their fifteen minutes of fa... [More]

Tags: spector, new slang, vaccines, tribes, kingston

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FESTIVAL COVERAGE: LeeFest, Kent, 12th August-13th August

by Harry Moore 16. August 2011 15:19

It can often be difficult for smaller festivals to compete with the ‘big hitters’. There is always big competition between the smaller festivals when it comes to atmosphere, facilities and most importantly their line up. Many strive to attract the biggest names they possibly ca... [More]

Tags: leefest, review, festival, the whip, fenech-soler, dutch uncles, little comets, professor penguin, british sea power, the young knives

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Festival Preview: LeeFest - The Must See Acts

by Harry Moore 11. August 2011 13:07

You could be forgiven for thinking the summer festival is a endangered species. Michael Eavis casted doubt over Glastonbury which led to a media circus suggesting festivals wont last past 2015. Not only is this unlikely, its ridiculous. To many people, their summer festival is the highlight of the y... [More]

Tags: leefest, the whip, british sea power, ellen and the escapades, fenech soler, young knives

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Villagers @ Preston 53 Degrees: 09/05/11

by Harry Moore 10. May 2011 14:30

Trying to find the words to describe a Villagers gig is much like trying to find a teenager passionate about the ‘AV debate’. Conor O’Brien has seen his Villagers project receive huge praise and critical acclaim from every possible direction. His debut album, ‘Becomin... [More]

Tags: villagers, conor o'brien, preston, 53 degrees, becoming a jackal, mercury music prize

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REVIEW: The View @ Preston 53 Degrees- 21/11/2010

by Harry Moore 22. November 2010 18:42

Forget Same Jeans and any lazy ‘one hit wonder’ comments, The View are back, and back with an almighty bang.The band are currently on tour ahead of the release of their third studio album, and Sunday night saw them roll into Preston and take the roof off the 53 Degrees venue. Since the r... [More]

Tags: the view, which bitch, hats off to the buskers, preston, 53 degrees, review,

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REVIEW: Sunday Girl @ Preston 53 Degrees- 5/11/2010

by Harry Moore 9. November 2010 14:00

It was the 5th November, and 53 Degrees in Preston witnessed fireworks in the form of Sunday Girl.Now that pun is out the way, we can begin. There has been a huge rise in female artists over the past 18 months meaning any aspiring young female artists gave to be pretty special, and most im... [More]

Tags: sunday girl, stop hey, self control, preston, ellie goulding

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Fly, Frankie, Fly announce main support slot with Sonic Boom Six

by Harry Moore 25. October 2010 21:50

‘Kind of indescribable’- ROB DA BANK (Radio 1)‘Amazing, just amazing! Really got the crowd going so well!, amazing!’ Unicorn KidJust a few superlatives aimed in the direction of one of the most exciting and fast rising electro/rave acts in the country; Fly, Frank... [More]

Tags: fly frankie fly, southampton, sonic boom six

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REVIEW: Twisted Wheel @ Preston 53 Degrees- 22/10/10

by Harry Moore 25. October 2010 15:38

The ‘second album syndrome’ is one that has defeated many a brave band. Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party and the Kaiser Chiefs all released follow up albums that, for most people, disappointed.The second album is, generally, a bands opportunity to develop their sound and in a lot of... [More]

Tags: twisted wheel, 53 degrees, preston, second album syndrome, you stole the sun

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