Yes – 23 votes / No – 9 votes Bryan Mfhaladi Although radio is on decline because of the availability of music streaming sites such as Spotify and audiobook sites such as Audible, I still listen to my favourite station: BBC Radio 1 regularly, at least twice a week. I listen to Radio 1 because…
Music, Venue
I give you Music – the 4th wise gift at Christmas
Christmas is usually centred around three big things: food, company and presents, a scenario that will be familiar to families across the country. But if there is one huge thing in the atmosphere at this time of year, it is of course music. A typical Christmas morning, for me, is to turn the nob on…
Features, Interview
Leading the way: Norwich’s newest festival ‘eclectic and extensive’
When I finally find my way through the maze that is the former shoe factory in St Mary’s Plain, I realise there are many more plain places to conduct an interview. The former shoe factory turned social club is a grand reminder of Norwich’s industrial past as one of England’s shoe-making capitals. While its fine…
Music
Music documentaries: what’s the point
There’s no denying that music documentaries can offer a new angle on well-loved bands or musicians, however many may argue these documentaries aren’t needed. The main issue I have with such documentaries is that they can be viewed as a means to simply make money. The primary thing I love about any artist is their…
Music
Valentine’s playlist
Adele – Make You Feel My Love This song acts as a reminder of unconditional, eternal and passionate love. The repeated line throughout – make you feel my love – is tender and emotional, an attempt from Adele to communicate such a strong love. The song is not particularly complex and is quite minimal in…
Music
Emmi review
Lovers is a concept album by Emmi, the story of a relationship across six songs. It’s exciting for two reasons; first, more Emmi and second, this kind of storytelling is new for the artist. Do the songs stand on their own? And do they make for a compelling narrative? Individually, we have a diverse set…
Music
You Me at Six gave a surprisingly fun performance on the Take Off Your Colours Anniversary Tour
Support came from two very lively bands: The Xcerts and Marmozets. The upbeat Feels Like Falling In Love encapsulated the feel-good 80s charm of the former and, although not a typical choice of support for You Me at Six, their charm got the audience to warm to them. At last, they were ready to scream…
Music
TV made the soundtrack star
You may not even realise it, but a TV soundtrack has the ability to make or break a series. A good one can be the icing on the cake, but if the series is already average at best, a TV soundtrack that fails to compliment the various moods and storylines within, can turn it into…
Music
James Blake: a return to his roots
In his recent record, James Blake returns to his own unique realm of soul-influenced electronic R&B. In Assume Form, Blake’s voice is used as an instrument to form complex layers of leading vocals and backing vocals, occasionally appearing to sing a duet with himself through the heavy use of auto-tune on his already impressive range….
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