When it comes to musicians with a thorough knowledge and appreciation of cinema, Daft Punk (Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo) are a rare breed; their celebrated musical prowess has bee
Coming on like The Mammas And The Pappas, The Concretes, The Cardigans and Gnarls Barkley rolled into one, this band have been together for one year yet still manage to be one of the most exciting new
When Ahmet Ertegun died in December 2006 not only did Atlantic Records lose its Founding Chairman but the music world was robbed of a true original; an innovator, a pioneer and a gentleman, he was the
Forming in 2001, The Bamboos mix together breakbeats, hip hop, funk and soul. A renowned live band, the group found favour amongst an elite of deep funk DJs including Keb Darge.
Surfin' American hit makers. Centred on the borthers Wilson (Brian, Carl, Dennis) and cousin Mike Love, the band defined early 60s US pop, before branching out.
The complexities of the music industry seem a far cry from the humble beginnings of the band in a carefully constructed shed in vocalist Paul’s parents’ back garden.
For those who have yet to stumble across The Big Pink’s somewhat gargantuan blast, imagine The Teardrop Explodes being played by MBV whilst Suicide man the mixing desk; a concoction of sounds that man
“People in the UK are a bit more excited about us, I don’t know, maybe it’s because we’re American.” This is the kind of endearing, and refreshingly honest endeavor that serves The Bird And
Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney gained inspiration for their name from a Schizophrenic friend, who dubbed those he mistrusted or disliked as “The Black Keys”.
Bristol jazz-rock four-piece The Blessing are formed of musicians that had previously provided the rhythm section to some of music’s hottest names including Robert Plant, Roni Size and the Portishead