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Gorillaz Video Screening
Gathered in a small studio in London’s Soho, you have to wonder what could possibly be so impressive about the new Gorillaz video that Britain’s journalists have been shepherded together for a screening. New single “On Melancholy Hill”...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 29-Jun-10 21:21
Frankie & The Heartstrings : Interview
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Sometimes, (not often mind), you go to see a band with a vague sense of expectation, born from nothing more than early releases and odd pieces of press, only for, by some twist of fate, this band you considered “fairly decent” until now to prove one of the...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 19-Jun-10 23:50
Save BBC 6 Music : Consultation
As many of you will be aware Digital radio stations BBC 6 Music and the Asian Network are facing closure as part of a shake-up of the BBC. This proposal has caused general outcry amongst musicians and music fans alike...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 31-May-10 21:55
The Drums : Interview
Full of nostalgic charm, The Drums have taken the music scene by surprise in one of the most unlikeliest success stories this year. Harking back to a golden age of music, their surf-tinged indie pop...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 30-May-10 15:25
Acid Washed : Interview
Acid Washed are the Parisian duo of Andrew Claristidge and Richard D'Alpert, and although they have day jobs, after hearing their polished self-titled Record Makers debut album, you’d think they’d be full-time musicians... Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 19-May-10 23:51
Gorillaz : Plastic Beach
What is a Plastic Beach? Is it a metaphor for the consumerist world and its destruction of the planet? Or is it a genius way of not getting sand in your swimming costume? It does not really matter, because... Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 17-May-10 20:09
Kid Sister
Kid Sister has had a certain amount of notoriety for some time despite her long-awaited debut album only just being dropped after being pushed back over and over again. Such notoriety can be attributed to a number of things...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 06-May-10 22:06
Interview with Andy C (RAM Records)
Andrew Clarke, aka Andy C, has been the biggest name in UK drum & bass since it started hitting speakers back in the early 90s. Beginning his career as a producer, he then co-founded the UK’s biggest drum & bass record label to date, RAM Records...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 26-Apr-10 21:50
Hot Chip : One Night in Brixton
Walking through the corridors backstage at the Brixton Academy en route to meet my interview subjects never fails to stir up the musical sentimentality ingrained in me. There is always an air of excitement and adrenaline surging as...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 21-Apr-10 19:59
Beach Break Live 2010
This year sees the return of the UK's biggest student festival, and the ONLY place to be from 14th to 18th June: Beach Break Live 2010, set in the picturesque surroundings of Pembrey Country Park...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 04-Apr-10 14:26
Bigger Than Barry Records
“I was Dj’ing at Mad Decent events in Birmingham when I had this idea come to me...”, sounds like a line from the latest Windows advert. But instead of thinking of ways to complicate PC’s, Tom Short, aka Shorterz, was instead dreaming up his own record label...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 28-Mar-10 18:19
Delphic : Interview
Following a whirlwind 2009, synth masters Delphic show absolutely no sign of letting up. With the release of critically acclaimed debut Acolyte already stamped down as an early achievement...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 06-Mar-10 12:37
Still Flyin' : Interview
San Francisco superband, Still Flyin' have joyously bounded a long way since their joke fuelled dub and reggae infused early development. Their complete refusal to reflect the dark mood of the moment infecting the world...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 01-Mar-10 19:16
Shy Child : Q & A
After a three year hiatus, New York's Shy Child are returning in 2010 with a sound that's more lush, dense, intoxicating, and surprising than ever... Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 27-Feb-10 16:30
Slof-Man : Interview
Listing his influences as Benga, Loefah and Skream amongst others, Slof Man makes no apologies for jumping on the Dubstep bandwagon. Despite entering the scene very late, Slof-Man has...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 12-Feb-10 21:36
Plastiscines : Interview
As one of the first signings of Nylon Records in New York, the Parisian all-girl guitar-wielding group Plasticines are back with their sound expanding sophomore record this year. The rock’n’roll of their former effort still exists... Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 24-Jan-10 22:54
What or Who to watch out for in 2010
The Noughties are over and we have to say goodbye to the first decade of the Millennium. It is a shame because there was many zeitgeist breaking moments in the decade in the music world. The irony then, that 2009 was a pretty nondescript year, is not lost...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 11-Jan-10 11:17
Albums of The Decade : 2000 - 2009
I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of seeing television programmes lamenting what a piss poor decade the so-called ‘noughties’ have been. I mean, a decade is just a period of time definable by the fact that it spans exactly ten years...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 11-Jan-10 10:17
The Bronx : Interview
The Bronx are a fracture in the all-too-often structured world of music. They’re true artists and visionaries. They’re the originality in a busy underground genre and yet despite coming up with some of the most relevant punk music over the past seven years...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 02-Dec-09 15:12
Maps : In Photos: Cargo London
James Chapman aka Maps staged a live comeback in support of his 2nd studio album ‘Turning The Mind’ at London’s Cargo during his UK wide autumn tour. This was his opportunity to showcase his new musical offering, and demonstrate the new direction...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 25-Nov-09 19:06
Nirvana: Live At Reading
Long awaited, much sought after and highly anticipated, Nirvana: Live At Reading delivers on every single bit of it's hype. Recorded at what proved to be their final UK performance in 1992, it acts as a perfect showcase of the band Nirvana were...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 25-Nov-09 13:05
Hadouken : Interview with James Smith
After the indie-rave success of debut album ‘Music for an Accelerated Culture’, Leeds-based Hadouken! are back with a UK tour and a new album and maybe even a new musical direction, with new album being produced by Drum & Bass heavyweight Noisia...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 20-Nov-09 22:57
Reverend and The Makers : Interview
Having supported the now disbanded Oasis, off with possibly the biggest band around, Kasabian, in early November, and on a headline tour of their own, Reverend and The Makers are, to say the least, living the rock and roll lifestyle...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 13-Nov-09 17:35
Urban Music Awards : 1st November 2009
Tonight is a gathering of the freshest names in UK Urban Music. A gathering of old school legends. A gathering of their celebrity fans. A celebration of the rise and strength of the UK urban music scene, giving artists the stage on which to perform and the recognition they deserve... Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 13-Nov-09 17:02
The Ghost Of a Thousand : Interview
The Eastpak Antidote Tour is currently shredding itís way through Europe, with headliners Alexisonfire and support coming from Anti-Flag, Four Years Strong and The Ghost Of A Thousand. We caught up with Tom Lacey, singer for TGOAT for a chat...Read the full article.....
by 4orTheRecord on 02-Nov-09 15:51
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Gorillaz Video Screening :
Gathered in a small studio in London’s Soho, you have to wonder what could possibly be so impressive about the new Gorillaz video that Britain’s journalists have been shepherded together for a screening. New single “On Melancholy Hill”...
Introducing : Glass Animals :
www.4ortherecord.com hit fever pitch this weekend when not 1 but 2 new tracks from the incredible Glass Animals graced our inbox with their presence...
David's Lyre :
Masked troubadour, David's Lyre is, like his semi-hidden aesthetic, somewhat of a mystery at present. Although if fairness exists in the world at all...
Frankie & The Heartstrings : Interview :
Sometimes, (not often mind), you go to see a band with a vague sense of expectation, born from nothing more than early releases and odd pieces of press, only for, by some twist of fate, this band you considered “fairly decent” until now to prove one of the...
Lunar Youth : Interview :
Lunar Youth make the kind of music that makes your heart skip a beat as the emphasis on romance engulfs you in a warm flurry of emotion. It’s really rather lovely. Their nostalgic take on pop, reminiscent of the 80’s penchant for...