Industry responds to Grenfell Tower fire
Following the tragic incident of the Grenfell Tower fire. Almost £3 million has been raised for victims in less than 48 hours. The UK music industry too is not staying…
Donald Glover calls time on Childish Gambino
While performing at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City, the actor-rapper concluded his set with a surprise announcement. Before leaving the stage, he stated to the audience:…
3 UK Festivals worth getting excited about
So we all know that Glastonbury, Reading/Leeds and Isle of Wight are going to be huge this year. Pulling hundreds of thousands of people from all across the globe to…
Brexit versus the U.K music industry
Brexit. Everybody’s least favourite word, turned into a viral soundbite for most of the last year. With the June snap election looming, many are wondering what the music industry is…
Live Review: Shawn Mendes at the O2, London
This review was very last minute. I got a message from a friend inviting me to a show that night, as he had a spare ticket and hoped I would…
The UKF Story
UKF, an abbreviation for United Kingdom Frome. (His hometown in Somerset) was born. Move forward to the present day. And Hood’s pet project is now a well-known brand, label and…
Childish Gambino, ‘Awaken, My Love!’ – Album Review
This is a bit of a unique review for me; the album came out while I was in the middle of traveling around America. I listened to it straight away,…
How will Brexit affect the U.K Music Industry
As the summer’s Brexit negotiations draw near. But the question of how the outcome will affect us and our livelihoods is increasingly relevant. Apart from the weakening of the pound. the…
Gorillaz, ‘Humanz’ – Album Review
Humanz marks the return of Damon Albarns’ favourite bunch of alter egos Gorrilaz. After a seven year absence since releasing Plastic Trees; This will be the fifth time out for…
Tabor, ‘White Walls’ – Single Review
Tabor Haunting piano, heart monitor-sounding synths moving into heavy guitar parts. This track begins in an unexpected way, with Tabor’s vocals swirling through effects. This brings with them a cascade…
Live Review: John Mayer at the O2, London
Quick review today before more of the details escape me! I was fortunate enough to see John Mayer and his band last Thursday May 11th at the O2. My first…
Adele Net Worth
The Sunday Times has revealed a musical taster of their annual Rich List, and well-known veterans maintain top positions. Although all eyes are now on the nation’s favourite potty-mouthed Londoner, Adele.…
Grime formula: The industry gets something that really shakes things up
Every so often, something happens to the music industry. That shakes everything up and breaks all the rules. Linkin Park’s recent collaboration with Stormzy. Because this highlights just how big a wave grime…
Alt-J, “In Cold Blood” – Single Review
Alt-J have released the second single “In Cold Blood” from their latest album Relaxer. This follows the release of “3WW” and will be the bands third album (via Canvasback Music)…
Bad Girlfriend, ‘My Time’ – Single Review
Brummie lads Bad Girlfriend have followed up last year’s EP #killyourselfie with their new EP “My Time”. The EP includes single “My Time” also including a cover of Men at…
Stranger Things soundtrack to be released on vinyl
The Netflix hit “Stranger Things” blended inspirations from anime. (Most notably ‘Elfen Lied.’) And iconic 80’s horror and sci-fi productions into a fresh and innovative TV smash. Explicit references were…
The Rise of Stop-Gap Music; mixtapes, playlists and albums.
Drake released More Life last week. A mixtape of 22 tracks. Loaded with guest features and absorbing and adopting musical styles from across the global African diaspora. Much has been…