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News by Chris Frankland

27th April

  • Introducing #156 James Canty

    Introducing #156 James Canty

    by Chris Frankland

    With a mixture of Guitar, Fiddle, Double Bass, Cowbell, Banjo, Accordion, Piano, steel bins and in his own words "Jangley shaker things" James Canty and his band have all the elements for a catastrophic case of ear rape. However, the Liverpool six-piece teasingly leaves us gagging for more with every lonesome fiddle bow, every snare crack and every simple, honest lyric. Currently in their last year at Sir Paul's Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, James and his band have a... (continued) [read more]

19th January

  • New Music For The New Year

    New Music For The New Year

    by Chris Frankland

    By now you've probably realised that, yes, your new years resolution is already void. And there's 11 months until you can pig out, get drunk and otherwise make a complete fool out of yourself with the excuse 'It's Christmas/New Year'. It's not worth it I hear you cry. You're wrong my friend. Here are but a few examples of why 2009 is going to be a very VERY good year for music. Send Him Away - Franz Ferdinand To Lose My Life - White Lies Day N Nite - Kid Cudi 5Rebe... (continued) [read more]