Body Count – Manslaughter

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This week sees the return of hard rock group Body Count with their fifth album. The Ice-T fronted band that formed in 1990 has not released a new record in the last eight years and you have to wonder what they’re out to prove in 2014 with an album that … Continue Reading →

Ann Nesby – Living My Life

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Ann Nesby is back with her latest studio album, ‘Living My Life’. The Queen of Inspirational Soul lives up to her name and makes you want to sing and dance to her phenomenal vocals and the contemporary production on this record. The six-time Grammy nominated artist was called one of … Continue Reading →

Heather Peace – The Thin Line

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British actress and singer Heather Peace is set to release her new album ‘The Thin Line’. This record features eleven powerful pop songs, each with an equally powerful story and message. You’ll also have the chance to see Heather Peace live on tour in the UK. For more info go … Continue Reading →

Naomi Wachira

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Folk singer Naomi Wachira has embarked on summer tour. Starting from Seattle, her American home, she will travel through the States to perform at concert venues and house shows. The Kenyan-born artist, who received her US citizenship last year, has also released her debut album in 2014. Naomi Wachira writes … Continue Reading →

Passenger – Whispers

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Passenger, folk-rock singer and songwriter from Brighton, is about to release his new album ‘Whispers’. He describes this record as cinematic, with lots of big stories and big ideas. The album is a refreshing collection of songs with wonderful instrumentation that will delight the listener again and again. The artwork … Continue Reading →

Lil John Roberts – The Heartbeat

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Accomplished drummer Lil John Roberts has released his debut album today. ‘The Heartbeat’ is a record full of surprises due to his diverse musical background and the variety of guest artists. The album features soul music icons like Eric Roberson and Musiq Soulchild, jazz greats like Robert Glasper and Nicholas … Continue Reading →

Iggy Azalea Makes Her Way To Stardom

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Iggy Azalea is the personification of self-fulfilling prophecy. Read the details of her early life in Australia, and you’ll see the vision of creating her own girl group à la TLC at age 14, and taking on the persona of the gutsy Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes with hopes of becoming … Continue Reading →

Review: Phillip Phillips – Behind The Light

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Phillip Phillips is back with his sophomore album Behind The Light. With his debut album The World From The Side Of The Moon and the hit single ‘Home’, the platinum-selling artist has not only become one of the most successful American Idol winners but has also produced one of the … Continue Reading →

Foxes – Glorious

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British pop singer Foxes has released her debut album ‘Glorious’ which received a warm welcome from critics and fans alike. She currently completes her UK tour to promote the new album. For more info go to iamfoxes.com

Review: Coldplay – Ghost Stories

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Certain experiences are universal enough to warrant full concept albums when they occur. In this case, Coldplay’s sixth studio album, Ghost Stories, embraces the quintessential moment when a relationship comes to an end. Calm, ethereal and incredibly cerebral, the album is reportedly inspired by the trauma experienced during the ‘conscious … Continue Reading →