tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82094762985472646642024-03-12T21:43:59.073-07:00A World Of Music And MadnessMusic, life, and everything inbetweenOlivia Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07348107057102861548noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209476298547264664.post-50531711421227991242018-09-15T15:09:00.001-07:002018-09-16T05:10:46.007-07:00Welcome back and KT Tunstall's new single<center>
Hello! Long time, no blog! What a crazy almost-a-year-yikes(!) it has been. It has been filled with illness and recovery, plenty of packing, moving houses, driving and marriage! We finally did it after being together five and a half years, and being engaged 18 months; in March 2018 Tom and I became Mr and Mrs!</center>
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I'm pleased to say that things have started to calm down for us, we're finally settled in to our new home and I'm ready to get back to writing.</center>
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What better artist to have as my first blog back, KT Tunstall!</center>
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We all know KT is my ultimate hero; Tom and I were lucky enough to see her this year not only supporting Gary Barlow on his solo tour, but also supporting Barenaked Ladies in Las Vegas. We went to Las Vegas for our honeymoon (that trip deserves a whole other blog post) and as luck would have it, the Barenaked Ladies Vegas show was on our last night there, I KNOW!</center>
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The show was at the mighty Red Rock Casino, it truly was the best way to end our fantastic holiday - watching some incredible live music in one of our favourite places, in the scorching Vegas sun with our feet in the pool. I mean.. just look at that sky 😍😍</center>
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KT is back with the first single <i>The River, </i>taken from her sixth studio album <i>Wax </i>which is released on October 5th.</center>
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The song is a fantastic typical Tunstall hit, with punchy guitars and a powerful vocal. The emotionally charged lyrics contrast with the reassuring and uplifting music. This song is <i>so</i> radio friendly, it got its first play from Ken Bruce on Radio 2 and has been a regular feature on the station since the release. Have a listen below!</center>
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Make sure you pre-order <i>WAX </i> at <a href="http://www.kttunstall.com/" target="_blank">www.kttunstall.com</a> before 4pm on Tuesday 18th September to gain pre-sale access to next year's tour!</center>
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Happy Wednesday folks, I'm back with another new singer songwriter whose new single (<i>Tongue Tied)</i> is released this Friday 10th November. Check out the music video below!</center>
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Nikki is the long-awaited female answer to Ed Sheeran, her melodies are effortlessly catchy and her lyrics encapsulate her own personal experiences.</center>
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Loy's new album <i>Pivotal</i> came from a 52 week songwriting challenge, she wrote 52 songs in 52 weeks and posted them online, a mighty challenge which she says at times was tough!</center>
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Nikki has recently released a Youtube series called <b>Pivotal Moments</b>, a series of Youtube videos giving us an insight into her new album and documenting her life in her self-made camper van! These videos are definitely a must watch if you are a fan of the recent 'rise of the vloggers' such as Alfie Deyes and Zoella. Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH1qghdtv7Q&list=PLOdUHG_ssmkJ5JBlm199_83C2vI081I2R" target="_blank">HERE</a> to watch!</center>
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If you like the sound of Nikki Loy, be sure to pre-order the new single <i>Tongue Tied </i>here -</center>
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PLUS! If you are London based, Nikki is having a single launch party gig at Shoreditch Treehouse <b>tomorrow</b> (November 9th) - Tickets are available from <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nikki-loy-exclusive-tongue-tied-single-launch-party-at-shoreditch-treehouse-london-tickets-37688563508" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> </center>
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This is her second time opening for the group, she has also opened for the likes of Wet Wet Wet, Little Mix and Lionel Richie. Her blend of country-christian-pop is a delight to listen to.</center>
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Hanna kicked off her set with the song <i>Happy in my skin, </i>a song about learning to love yourself; she instantly had the audience in the palm of her hand with this jazzy number.</center>
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It was evident early on in her set that Hanna performs with true honesty. She sang every song with great feeling and told a story to preface each song. Her stage presence reminded me of Kate Rusby. Philippa's voice is pure like Taylor Swift's early days but also has the power of Crissie from The Shires.</center>
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During her set, Hanna tells us she is celebrating 10 years as an independent artist. Hanna also reveals she was once signed to a major label, flown to Nashville and introduced to many record industry bigwigs. Unfortunately they wanted to change her appearance and sound, plus she was told she was 'too ordinary looking to be a popstar'. (Which is just UTTER NONSENSE might I add..)</center>
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Her next song <i>I am amazing </i>told us of her journey with self confidence. She encourages positivity, and gives us the message 'every day is a new day' before launching into her latest country-fied single <i>Off The Wagon </i>which has recently been backed by Radio 2's Clare Balding.</center>
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Olivia Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07348107057102861548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209476298547264664.post-65519173933882729242017-03-22T18:00:00.000-07:002017-03-27T05:47:32.236-07:00The Lumineers - Exclusive Record Store Day Release - Seeds<center>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The limited edition release from the critically-lauded Denver-based outfit shows the progression of two of the most popular tracks from their No.1 sophomore album</span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> ‘Cleopatra’ </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">(</span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">‘Angela’ and ‘Long Way From Home’</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">) from initial demo, through recording to the live entity. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">‘Angela’ is a subtle and restrained classic folk-rock song, which could have come straight out of Laurel Canyon in the late 60s-70s. It builds and crescendos seemingly lost in the vault of classic songwriting reappearing in 2017 as ageless and compelling. The 405 labelling the piece as </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">“...the perfect example of The Lumineers' commitment to working through quality material that they believe in.” </em><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The other offering on ‘Seeds’, ‘Long Way From Home’, displays the band’s uncompromising songwriting & emotional prowess in full force, centred on a simple picked guitar line and frontman Wesley Schultz' voice, lyricism & storytelling centre stage.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Discussing the release, Schultz shared, “</span><em style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">With ‘Angela’, you'll hear how lyrics change and bridges and verses are moved around. And with ‘Long Way From Home’ you'll hear an entire intro, i.e. a brand new part of the song that was omitted on the studio album, but can be heard in the live version.” </em></center>
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Olivia Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07348107057102861548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209476298547264664.post-77320320982022731012017-03-13T19:00:00.000-07:002017-03-27T05:34:34.919-07:00The Shires - First UK Country act to win a CMA Award<center>
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This second album showcases their trademark harmonies, their voices blended together are perfection. This is shown especially on track 3 - <i>Not Even Drunk Right Now.</i></center>
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<i>Everything You Never Gave </i>is a heartfelt story of the absence of his father and what he's learned not to do with his own son. Ben has recently become a father, in fact he almost missed their slot at Glastonbury as he was at the birth of his son just hours before they were due on for their heatline slot on the acoustic stage.</center>
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Lissie was on Jo Whiley's Radio 2 show last night, we all know she is one of my favourite artists. </center>
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She played some songs from her new album <i>My Wild West </i>and she also did a fantastic cover of The Bangles classic <i>Eternal Flame.</i></center>
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Have a listen by clicking on the link below, it was a fabulous session and a great interview with Jo Whiley. The show also featured a really interesting interview with Keith Richards.</center>
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Olivia Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07348107057102861548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209476298547264664.post-5587904478972724832016-07-01T05:34:00.000-07:002016-07-01T05:37:04.466-07:00Carole King<center>
On Sunday, I am seeing arguably one of the greatest singer-songwriters ever. Carole King. For the first time she is playing the whole of her seminal album, <i>Tapestry</i>. </center>
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I'm so excited! Have a look at this great article below written by Bob Stanley</center>
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There she is, a picture of domestic bliss, a cat curled up beside her, relaxed in a baggy jumper, her hair uncombed - free at last. Tapestry looks like an album of restfulness and contentment. On the reverse side of the cover are the song titles and lyrics, printed on a muted brown that looks like parchment.</blockquote>
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My absolute hero is BACK. She's back with a new single, EP, album on the way and a TOUR! I couldn't be more thrilled. I didn't think it was even possible but she sounds better than ever. It's the one and only, the epitome of cool, KT Tunstall. </center>
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Her first release is the rocking tune <i>Evil Eye. </i>She hasn't strayed from her usual rock and roll style. Take a listen to the cracking tune by clicking <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LULB8jXdaoc" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</center>
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To top it off, KT is going on tour in October and November! I've already got my tickets to Manchester! Check out if she's coming to a town near you below</center>
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Olivia Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07348107057102861548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209476298547264664.post-16050064275613020852016-06-13T05:51:00.003-07:002016-06-13T05:51:30.952-07:00The Other Side of Mi-Dnight Photographic Exhibition - Old Granada Studios - till 20th June<center>
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On Thursday I was invited to the opening of the Other Side of Mi-dnight exhibition, celebrating the moments we got lost in the music.</center>
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Old Granada Studios have teamed up with Print Space, the producers of the successful <a href="http://www.lostinmusic.online/" target="_blank">Lost in Music exhibitions in London</a> to bring us an even bigger and better exhibition celebrating the moments when we got lost in the music. </center>
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The images span over six decades and they feature work from Andy Carroll, Matt Squire, Brian Cannon and many more. </center>
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There are photographs of many well known artists including Stone Roses, The Smiths and David Bowie. They also show intimate photos of fans and audience members getting lost in the music.</center>
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The exhibition is only on until 20th June, so be quick if you want to see it. It's at Old Granada Studios, Manchester - open daily 12 noon - 7pm, best of all it's free entry.</center>
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The venue space is perfect to host the exhibition, I was very exited to visit the Old Granada studios where so many television programs have been filmed. </center>
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The exhibition is in partnership with Scotts Menswear, City Life and <a href="http://oldgranadastudios.com/whats-on/otherside-midnight/" target="_blank">Old Granada Studios</a>.</center>
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Here I am again with excuses why I haven't been posting. I know, I know, forgive me!</center>
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The past couple of months have been really strange, and I'm still in a lot of shock. Last week we lost my lovely Nana. I still can't really believe it. We found out she had cancer just 5 weeks before she passed away, there is so much I want to say to her and thank her for, and now I can't. </center>
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Please please please, make the time count with your loved ones. There is so much I should have said to her in her final weeks but for some reason I was too scared, I didn't want to upset her and probably I didn't want to face the fact that we were losing her, and now it is too late. </center>
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I just wish I could give her one last hug, and say thanks for all the fun times we had when I was growing up. She did so much for my sister and me, she was fantastic.</center>
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I am glad she isn't in pain anymore and she is reunited with my Granddad. They had a wonderful 60 years of marriage together before he passed away last November.</center>
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So, apologies that I haven't posted in a few weeks, I'll be back with a post soon, I promise!</center>
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I have a new job! My first job out of uni really wasn't doing it for me, I won't go into it but I really wasn't happy there, but I stuck it out till I found something better and boy, have I found something better now! </center>
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It has been exactly a year since I handed in my dissertation - I don't know where that time has gone! I am thinking about publishing it somewhere online. In case you don't know I wrote it about the popularity of Stock, Aitken and Waterman and as I found when I was writing it, there isn't a lot written about them so maybe it could help someone else's research? Please let me know if anyone would like to read it!</center>
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I just celebrated my 23rd birthday and the lovely Tom took me to Dublin, safe to say I have fallen in love with the whole place! I am already planning when we can go next! We went to the Guinness storehouse, wandered around O'Connell street and Grafton Street and of course drank in almost every pub in Temple Bar. We stayed at the gorgeous Temple Bar Hotel and it was fabulous, it definitely should have more than 3 stars! </center>
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This Friday (6th May) sees Gregory Porter release his 4th studio album <i>Take Me To The Alley. </i></center>
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The man in the hat is back with the follow up to his platinum selling album <i>Liquid Spirit, </i>which last year became the most streamed jazz album of all time. </center>
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Porter's music and vocal talent has led him to connect with audiences of all ages; he even had hits in the dance world last year with the Claptone Remix of <i>Liquid Spirit, </i>and with the Disclosure track <i>Holding On. </i>The album opens with the original version of <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVN6FqPpChQ" target="_blank">Holding On</a>. </i></center>
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This record shows that Porter can sing almost anything, from the upbeat bluesy <i>Don't Lose Your Steam </i>and the groovy <i>French African Queen </i>to the slow ballads <i>More Than A Woman </i>and the title track <i>Take Me To The Alley. </i>Commercial success is very rare for albums released in the jazz genre, but this album is sure to be as successful as his last, maybe even more.</center>
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Please check out this stunning new video from Corinne Bailey Ray for her new single <i>Stop Where You Are. </i></center>
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This song is sure to be a hit, every release of hers is like a breath of fresh air. The song is different to her previous releases <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iibMNsSRCE&nohtml5=False" target="_blank">Been To The Moon</a> </i>and <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7hrk4AGEBE" target="_blank">Green Aphrodisiac</a> </i>as it is in more of a pop, Radio 2 playlist friendly style. Nonetheless the song is still terrific, the poetic lyrics are heavenly and her voice is seraphic. The slow jam vibe when the chorus kicks in really hits you in the heart. </center>
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As you know her third studio album <i>The Heart Speaks In Whispers </i>is due for release May 13th.</center>
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Corinne is supporting Lionel Richie on his UK tour in June, I'm sure some more headline shows will be announced soon. She played London's Tabernacle last week, check out the Guardian's review <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/apr/10/corinne-bailey-rae-live-review-tabernacle-london" target="_blank">here</a>.</center>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;">18th</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;"> – Liberty Stadium, Swansea</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">This generation’s most successful jazz and soul singer-songwriter, the man in the hat, Mr Gregory Porter, today announces the release of a new video for his new single ‘Don’t Lose Your Steam’.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">The video, set in an LA barber shop launched today, providing visuals for the arresting and bluesy track, which Porter wrote with his three-year-old son Demyan in mind. Propelled by a stomping, organ-enhanced groove, Porter lyrics speak of staying committed to one’s goals, regardless of hardship. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Gregory stated: “This song is about my son, the energy and the legacy I want to give him to carry on throughout his life, don’t lose your steam boy, don’t lose your steam. Demyan is 3 years old and he is already a great cat, very musical! He beats on everything. We gave him drumsticks but we tape socks to the head of it. Most of the furniture is ruined already."</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Gregory’s new album 'Take Me To The Alley’ is released on Decca Records </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">on 6th May and</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Porter's sensational modern classic, the Platinum-selling 'Liquid Spirit', which took the UK by storm last year as it broke into the Top 10 and became the most streamed jazz album of all time. The record quickly grew into a global phenomenon, selling a million albums worldwide, and positioning Porter as the voice of the moment. ‘Liquid Spirit’ took Porter from being the biggest name on the jazz scene to being one of the most sought-after singers around today, performing sell-out shows at such venues as London's Royal Albert Hall, the Roundhouse and Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and being invited to perform on high profile TV programmes including Graham Norton, Strictly Come Dancing and the BBC Music Awards.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Gregory Porter’s meteoric rise and breakout from the jazz world didn't stop there. The singer has time and again demonstrated an innate ability to transcend genre and connect with audiences from all walks of life. Porter was asked to be the guest vocalist on electronic duo Disclosure's lead single 'Holding On' from their 2015 album ‘Caracal’. BBC Radio 1 listeners were finally introduced to this voice and Gregory was invited by the station to perform in Ibiza, where not only the Disclosure track but his own – Liquid Spirit Claptone Remix – became the most popular tracks on the island. He had become the dance scene sensation of the summer.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br />Porter said of the new album: "With this record I continue to condense life experience into melody and most of all put love in the air. Very excited to share the music with my fans or anyone within the sound of my heart”</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br />To see Gregory in action is a life experience and next month Gregory returns to the UK for an extensive headline tour, including two London dates. This demand, and level of public affection, has seen Porter become an adopted national treasure in the UK, having performed for the Queen multiple times, and graced the stages of the UK's best summer festivals, with a show-stopping performance at Glastonbury last year. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br />A moving and passionate record, 'Take Me to the Alley' reveals even more about this unique artist, reminding us of the sheer talent of “golden-voiced” Gregory Porter. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><a href="http://www.gregoryporter.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal, 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe WP', Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">www.gregoryporter.com</span></span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Track listing for Take Me To The Alley: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br />1. Holding On (Gregory Porter/James John Napier/Guy William Lawrence/Howard John Lawrence)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">2. Don't Lose Your Steam (Porter)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">3. Take Me To The Alley (Porter)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">4. Day Dream (Gregory Porter/Craig Dawson)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">5. Consequence of Love (Porter)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">6. In Fashion (Porter)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">7. More Than A Woman (Porter)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">8. In Heaven (Darlene Andrews, Gregory Porter’s cousin)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">9. Insanity (Porter)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">10. Don't Be A Fool (Porter)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">11. Fan The Flames (Porter)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">12. French African Queen (Porter)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">2016 UK Headline Tour Dates: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">04 APR London Royal Albert Hall</span></span><span style="background-color: white; 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color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">'Take Me To The Alley' is produced by Kamau Kenyatta </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Reinforcing their well-honed rapport is the return of Porter’s core accompanying musicians – pianist and music director Chip Crawford, bassist Aaron James, drummer Emanuel Harrold, alto saxophonist Yosuke Sato, and tenor saxophonist Tivon Pennicott. Singer Alicia Olatuja, trumpeter Keyon Harrold, and organist Ondrej Pivec also make appearances throughout.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161616; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><br />* “golden-voiced” - The Independent </span></span></center>
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Olivia Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07348107057102861548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209476298547264664.post-46589768917380785202016-03-20T11:56:00.000-07:002016-03-20T11:56:38.091-07:00The Wonder Stuff 30th anniversary tour | Liverpool o2 academy 11th March 2016<center>
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Last Friday saw The Wonder Stuff's 30th Anniversary tour hit Liverpool, and luckily <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TomCPhotos/" target="_blank">Tom</a> and I managed to see the fabulous show.</center>
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Established in 1986, Alternative rock band The Wonder Stuff penned hits such as '<i>Give Give Give Me More More More' </i>and '<i>The Size Of A Cow'. </i>With this year marking 30 years since the band was formed, they have been touring the UK throughout March and have released a new album '<i>30 Goes Around The Sun'.</i> </center>
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The crowd was packed out at the O2 Academy, the lights went down and the band began with their track <i>30 Years In The Bathroom. </i></center>
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When lead singer Miles introduced a song from the new album he was met with some boos from the crowd, to which Miles replied "You can boo all the fuck you want but just make sure it's in tune!!!". The whole show was full of banter from the charismatic lead singer.</center>
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Erica's violin playing was really mesmerising to watch, particularly on the track <i>Mission Drive.</i> </center>
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The night showed that even after 30 years, they are still sounding fantastic. The show was full of energy; Miles finished their set with saying "Liverpool, it's been a fucking pleasure to play for you".</center>
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Catch The Wonder Stuff on tour this year... </center>
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<tr><td align="left" valign="top" width="17%"><span style="background-color: white;">24 Mar</span></td><td align="left" class="style1" valign="top" width="27%"><span style="background-color: white;">Glasgow</span></td><td align="left" class="style1" valign="top" width="41%"><span style="background-color: white;">O2 ABC</span></td><td align="center" class="style3" valign="top" width="12%"><span style="font-family: dislexi; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.gigantic.com/the-wonder-stuff-tickets-presale?affiliate=thewonderstuff" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: dislexi;">Link</span></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top" width="17%"><span style="background-color: white;">25 Mar</span></td><td align="left" class="style1" valign="top" width="27%"><span style="background-color: white;">Newcastle</span></td><td align="left" class="style1" valign="top" width="41%"><span style="background-color: white;">O2 Academy</span></td><td align="center" class="style3" valign="top" width="12%"><span style="font-family: dislexi; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.gigantic.com/the-wonder-stuff-tickets-presale?affiliate=thewonderstuff" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: dislexi;">Link</span></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" valign="top" width="17%"><span style="background-color: white;">26 Mar</span></td><td align="left" class="style1" valign="top" width="27%"><span style="background-color: white;">Leeds</span></td><td align="left" class="style1" valign="top" width="41%"><span style="background-color: white;">O2 Academy</span></td><td align="center" class="style3" valign="top" width="12%"><span style="font-family: dislexi; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.gigantic.com/the-wonder-stuff-tickets-presale?affiliate=thewonderstuff" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: dislexi;">Link</span></a></span></td></tr>
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Second was Shauna Mackin - already very well known on the Manchester Music Scene. She is a music graduate from The University of Salford - (where I graduated from as well!) Shauna usually plays with a full band but for this set she was only accompanied by an acoustic guitar. Her music is drenched in soul with hints of indie folk. She has a gorgeous soulful and strong voice, all of her songs are performed with passion and an endearing Irish charm. </center>
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It is very obvious when watching her perform, she is an immensely talented musician. Halfway through her set, Emilie explains to us how the harp is diatonic, like a piano. Throughout the set I was fixated on the way she played Ogden, you could see how much her music means to her with each string she plucked. During the performance there was total silence in the room as everyone was entranced by her sweet voice and musical talent, until the end of each song were the crowd erupted into applause.</center>
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As you all must know by now, I am a huge fan of Lissie and I just had to show you all her powerful music video for her latest single <i>'Daughters'</i><i>. </i>She was inspired by wonderful women around the world to write this empowering anthem.<i> </i> </div>
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Lissie has teamed up with <a href="https://www.charitywater.org/projects/" target="_blank">charity:water</a> to make this great music video, watch below and let me know your thoughts! </div>
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In celebration of International Women's Day, you can 'pay what you want' for the single via her <a href="http://www.lissie.com/" target="_blank">website</a> with proceeds going to charity:water. On the day itself, Tuesday 8th March, Lissie is doing a Facebook Live stream event, all info at her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lissiemusic/" target="_blank">Facebook page!</a><br />
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The first single <i>Been To The Moon </i>marks the start of her big comeback and was released last Friday. Check out the gorgeous video below! </center>
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