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30 September 2015

FEATURED ARTIST: FOXES

Having been featured on Zedd's popular 2012 hit 'Clarity', Louisa Allen won a Grammy that year for Best Dance Recording. Foxes (her stage name) had so much success while featuring on this song and released her debut album in 2014, featuring a couple of UK Top 20 singles. 
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28 September 2015

Smashing Satellites - SonicAluzion (2015)

All-Canadian band Smashing Satellites was the brainchild of Salvatore Costa, after years of being in a band that wasn't his he wanted to sell out arenas being the frontman of his own band. Well good news - his dream finally came true. Their self-titled debut album was released earlier this year, with help from the producers of the most legendary and well-known songs and artists in the business (Alice Cooper and Shinedown to name a few).

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24 September 2015

New University Apartment Tour

When autumn rolls around, it means that everyone's back to university/school. For those flying the nest and moving out, it means university halls. I'm going into my second year this year, studying Music Journalism at Southampton Solent University. Southampton is a great city and I'm going to give you a little look into my room at my new accommodation.

23 September 2015

FEATURED ARTIST: MELANIE MARTINEZ

The Voice USA contestant Melanie Martinez is my Featured Artist this week. After being eliminated from the competition at week 5, she went on to sign a record deal with Atlantic Records and released her debut single and EP Dollhouse in 2014, before following it up with her debut album Cry Baby, with all the songs being baby-themed, but with good messages about positivity, something never seen before.
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21 September 2015

Miss Defiant - Robot (2015)

Producing and writing your own music is very common in the industry these days - and the case of London electro-pop duo Miss Defiant is no different. Being a new act on the music scene, Their first release 'Mess With You' was received well, with their ever-growing fanbase anticipating what is upcoming from an act is such a niche genre, the new single 'Robot' is the answer.

18 September 2015

Albums of The Year 2015 (Mid-Year)

It's already September - where have the months gone?! I wanted to give you a list of my favourite albums of this year so far and maybe you'll find a new favourite too.

16 September 2015

FEATURED ARTIST: ALESSIA CARA

19 year-old Canadian singer Alessia Cara started her career by uploading cover videos of different to YouTube at age 13, after learning to play guitar at 10. She made appearances on various radio stations and still uploading covers before being signed to Island Def Jam and releasing her EP Four Pink Walls this year at the age of 18. Her single 'Here' (linked below) is the perfect song for those who have anxiety about going to parties, as that's exactly what the song is about - she explains every way in which it makes her dislike the atmosphere and music and saying that she'll be hiding in the corner alone, relatable to some people. 
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14 September 2015

My First Festival Experience (Butserfest 2015)

Butserfest is an annual alcohol and drug free music festival at Queen Elisabeth Country Park in Petersfield, UK. It’s organised by East Hampshire County Council, in partnership with Southampton Solent University, and this years’ festival included headliners Funeral For A Friend and Don Broco, as well as a variety of acts on the Introducing and the Alternative "Crossroads" stages. 


9 September 2015

FEATURED ARTIST: DAYA

This week's Featured Artist is Daya, a 16-year-old from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who been playing music since she was 3 and can now play the guitar, saxophone and ukulele as well as being a vocal artist.

8 September 2015

WANT TO WIN A TRIP TO DUBLIN TO MEET 1D?

Crowdfunding website Prizeo is giving One Direction fans the chance to donate to their charity fundraiser and get rewards for their donation, as well as entries to the competition to meet 1D backstage at their concert in Dublin!

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4 September 2015

TROYE SIVAN - WILD (2015)

Australian YouTube star Troye Sivan, who has 3.5 million subscribers to date has released his highly-anticipated follow up to his TRXYE EP, which was released last July, to great praise and reviews amongst both his fans and the critics. This EP features six new songs and collaborations with some top and upcoming artists.
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3 September 2015

Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz (2015)

At this year's MTV Video Music Awards, Miley Cyrus surprised everyone with a performance of her new single 'Dooo It!' and revealed that she was releasing her fifth studio album Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz immediately and for free, on streaming site SoundCloud. Cyrus started recording this 23-track album in 2013, before the release of her last album Bangerz so it's been highly-anticipated since her new look and attitude has been so prevalent in the media.

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2 September 2015

NEWS: Pandora Goes Ad-Free

That's right Pandora listeners - there won't be any adverts while you listen to your favourite music, but only for 24 hours. Music Business Worldwide reports that on their 10th anniversary (9th September, starting at 12am Eastern Time) listeners will be able to listen to their music without interruption. 

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FEATURED ARTIST: ÜBERKILL


1 September 2015

Bloglovin' Mobile - a great app for bloggers

Do you want a great way to keep up of all the blogs you follow, both on Wordpress and Blogger? Well look no further - there is now a solution!
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