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Marques Toliver “Deep In My Heart” : Bands In Transit

July 29, 2011 By Eliza Leave a Comment

When I first heard the music of Marques Toliver I was struck by a sense of familiarity and then I remembered. I did hear this once before - on the streets of London when Marques was busking - Brick Lane I believe it was! I am given to understand he could still be seen there. If you love music, most especially the haunting sound of the violin, you will love the music of Marques Toliver - take the time out of your busy lives to listen to the video below! He really is a star in the making. One of … [Read more...]

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Adam Ant at Hard Rock Calling

July 2, 2011 By Eliza Leave a Comment

http://youtu.be/USTY1Yr5P_4 Discovered this wonderful youtube video featuring an interview with, one of my idols from my teen years, Adam Ant at the Hard Rock Calling event held this year. The interview, held by Vicki Blight, covers his past hits, the impact fatherhood has had on him and the time he saw Rod Stewart in a corridor! This event, Hard Rock Calling, is one which was previously known as Hyde Park Calling - its a three day event which took place this year to celebrate the 40th … [Read more...]

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Mick Jagger forms new band Super Heavy

May 24, 2011 By Eliza Leave a Comment

It turns out Mick Jagger has been working on a secret album with Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Damian Marley and Ar Rahman for the last 18 months. The band, aptly named 'Super Heavy' plans to release their debut "fusion" album this September. "It's a bit odd," Jagger told Rolling Stone magazine. "A different kind of record than what people would expect." It's certainly a motley crew: one Stones frontman, one Eurythmics founder, one English soul singer, plus Bob Marley's youngest son and India's … [Read more...]

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Azerbaijan win Eurovision Song Contest 2011

May 14, 2011 By stuart Leave a Comment

The winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was Azerbaijan with 221 points, with the runners up being Italy and Sweden with 189 and 185 points respectively. Italy (2nd) and Germany (10th) were the only ones from the 'Big Five' to make it into the top 10, with the United Kingdom close behind at 11th place. Its funny. I didnt even know Azerbaijan was in Europe! Call me ignorant. … [Read more...]

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Musicians: declare your independence!

May 12, 2011 By Eliza Leave a Comment

This videos introduces the world of BOBCOM, the revolutionary site that allows musicians to upload and sell their work, interact with fans, find fellow artists to collaborate with, advertise their work and enter competitions that are judged by their peers BOBCOM is an independent website that offers its users the most comprehensively empowering tools available anywhere on the net. Its lingua franca is music. In simple terms, BOBCOM might be seen as an alternative one-stop-shop for … [Read more...]

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Full Glastonbury Lineup

April 14, 2011 By Eliza Leave a Comment

Glastonbury festival organisers have revealed the full line-up for this June's event. Taking place at Worthy Farm from June 24-26, the festival's Pyramid Stage has already been confirmed to be headlined by U2 (24), Coldplay (25) and Beyonce (26). The full line-up for this year's Glastonbury festival is: June 24 Pyramid Stage U2 Morrissey Biffy Clyro BB King Wu Tang Clan Two Door Cinema Club Metronomy The Master Musicians of Joujouka Other Stage Primal Scream Mumford And Sons Fleet … [Read more...]

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Trailer: Fight for Your Right Revisited

April 14, 2011 By Eliza Leave a Comment

Set to the song "Make Some Noise", this trailer is a promo for both the new Beastie Boys record, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, as well as the short film Fight for Your Right Revisited. Full cast: Elijah Wood Danny McBride Seth Rogen Susan Sarandon Stanley Tucci Rashida Jones Will Arnett Adam Scott Mike Mills Rainn Wilson Arabella Field Ted Danson Roman Coppola Shannyn Sossamon Steve Buscemi Amy Poehler Mary Steenburgen Alicia Silverstone Laura Dern Arthur Scipio Africano Alfredo Ortiz Milo … [Read more...]

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Glastonbury Festival: Resale of Cancelled Tickets

April 13, 2011 By Eliza Leave a Comment

The resale of cancelled tickets for this year's Glastonbury Festival will take place at 9am on Sunday, 17th April 2011. Tickets will be sold online at www.seetickets.com/g2011 and via the Seetickets booking line 0844 412 4635 (0044 1159 934 183 from outside the UK). Tickets will be limited to four per transaction. As well as standard Festival tickets (costing £195 + £5 booking fee), there will be a number of Combined Coach and Festival Tickets on sale. These tickets include either … [Read more...]

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Adam Ant: First live interview in 15 yrs on Loose Women

April 8, 2011 By Eliza Leave a Comment

http://youtu.be/8eu9FN1UOFk STAND AND DELIVER - The Prince of Charm is back. If you missed the television interview of Adam Ant on the 6th I have taken the liberty of sourcing out a video for your viewing pleasure! I was a massive fan of Adam Ant in my youth so it is wonderful to see him back on our screen, touring and, more importantly, looking so well! I think he needs to be given due warning. I love his jacket so much I may be paying him a visit, it would go so well with my trousers … [Read more...]

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Adam Ant will give Live Interview on Loose Women, ITV

April 5, 2011 By Eliza Leave a Comment

The ITV Press Centre has announced Adam Ant is to give his first live interview since 1993 on Loose Women tomorrow (6th April 2011). Adam Ant was the obsession of my teenage years and so I was thrilled to hear this little ditty. Good luck Adam! Dont miss it! Adam Ant is currently touring the UK with a 15-date tour at which he promises to play his hits, covers "and a few surprises". Avid fans will also be delighted to hear Adam has recorded an 18-track album, which he will release on his own … [Read more...]