Monthly Archives: September 2013

CORE OF IO – “IT’S ALL YOURS”

Having recently played with local bands from the heavier end of the metal spectrum, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the south coast outfit Core of IO and their debut single “It’s All Yours”, but from the opening guitar … Continue reading

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SKY LARKIN – “MOTTO”

Written for here:  http://www.7bitarcade.com/music/article/album-review-sky-larkin-motto/   Whilst on the road as an additional musician for the amazing Wild Beasts, Katie Harkin found time to start writing her main bands third album with the end result being the rather splendid Motto by … Continue reading

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SOUTHSEA FEST – 14th September 2013

Having started from humble beginnings as a mini two venue festival six years ago, Southsea Fest has since gained a firm place on the musical calendar growing into a huge 13 venue affair whilst remaining very much a festival by … Continue reading

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CHELSEA WOLFE – “PAIN IS BEAUTY”

Written for www.7bitarcade.com   Every so often an artist with a unique sound is unveiled to the music world, and in 2010 this saw Californian born Chelsea Wolfe release her debut album The Grime and the Glow, which along with … Continue reading

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TYTHE – “AND ALWAYS WITH YOU”

Written for www.7bitarcade.com   Having already delved into remixing the likes of Moby and MGMT, electro DJ/producer Julian Peck has created his debut album ‘And Also With You’ under the moniker of Tythe delivering an album ideal for those post … Continue reading

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JOSIENNE CLARKE & BEN WALKER – “FIRE & FORTUNE”

Written for www.7bitarcade.com     Straight from the opening verse of ‘After Me’, Josienne Clarke’s voice stands out above the subtle guitar tones of Ben Walker, but it’s the second track where the album comes into its own – with … Continue reading

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VERVE REMIXED – “THE FIRST LADIES”

Reviewed for www.7bitarcade.com   This collaboration by Verve Records of thirteen jazz classics – remixed by some of the latest DJ’s and producers – is an inconsistent effort to bring old classics back to life with a new direction. The … Continue reading

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GREY REVEREND – “EVERLASTING EP”

Having worked with the likes of Cinematic Orchestra, Bonobo and with links to Ninja Tunes (a label more associated with electronic and breakbeat DJ’s than acoustic acts) I wasn’t sure what to expect from this release so what I found … Continue reading

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