The MUSIC Section

Chairlift- I belong in Your Arms Reviewer- Helena Briggs Chairlift are an electronic alternative band consisting of members Caroline Polachek and Patrick Wimberly. The band have been around since 2005 and their first album “Does You Inspire You” was released in 2008. This first album also features the track “Bruises” which is known for being [...]

Ashanti Featuring Busta Rhymes-The Woman You Love Reviewer- Jackie Calvert A Comeback Worth Praising Where has Ashanti been? It’s been about three years since the 31 year old singer released her last album. Fans have been wondering what happened to the young, soulful singer who was oh so “Happy” all those years ago. Yes, it [...]

Artist:   Album: Untitled Ep Reviewer Danny Foulkes If Ed Sheeran is up and coming, and you probably know the rest of the quotation, then Caomhe (pronounced ‘Keeva’) deserves the same meteoric rise. Here is a girl still in her late teens who sings her country-influenced pop rock with a maturity and depth that many [...]

Song: Dedication To My Ex Artist: Lloyd featuring Andre 3000 Lloyd Polite, Jr.(yes that is his real name) has a great voice, that is without a doubt. He’s best known for his appearance in young money’s Bedrock but has a very successful solo career as well with his last album lesson in love. Dedication to [...]

Indie music, has taken a grip on English music, and for the most part, it’s terrible. On the other hand, there are bands like The Complete Short Stories, who make you feel as though, it could bring the reputation and credibility of Indie music back up. The London based, 7-piece band have a sound, that [...]

Far East Movement are an Asian American group that are most famously known for their track, ‘Like a G6’, a massive club track that seemingly invaded every country on earth. Their second single of their album ‘Free Wired’, ‘Rocketeer’, is very different. It’s almost like a rap ballad, with Ryan Tedder, of One Republic fame, [...]

For many The Hoosiers are a familiar name, with a back catalogue of hits like ‘Goodbye Mr A’ and ‘Worried About Ray’ ensuring that many more know the band’s songs, if not their name. Recent years have brought significant change to The Hoosiers’ bunch, as they dissociate themselves from Sony’s major label backing and release [...]

For the uninitiated, Jessie J is perhaps the hottest new act in British pop music right now. An established songwriter who has penned tunes for the likes of Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera, Jessie has now launched her own career with immediate success. 2011 is shaping up to be a great year with widespread acknowledgement [...]

Edei is a pop newcomer with an impressive CV for her short career! Support slots with popular acts from Will Young, to Jay-Z and increasing airplay and recognition means ‘Loved’ could be a breakthrough release. So how does the track measure up? Edei’s voice immediately manifests as a pure and pleasant entity, whilst a well [...]

(Never Mind The) Stars is the work of Simon Little, who hails from his adopted homeland of the Netherlands. Apart from the fact he’s quite fond of brackets, his music is actually very good if you’re looking for light hearted electronic music, which is reminiscent of electronic bands like Hot chip. However also reminds me [...]