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Now in its third year Mad Cool Festival has already delivered some stunning line-ups, with the likes of The Who, The Prodigy, Foo Fighters and Green Day all featuring in past editions of the Madrid-based festival. This year was perhaps one of the most stacked line-ups to date, not only in the small history of the festival, but also... Continue Reading →
Since 2008, National Public Radio have hosted an online live music series called 'Tiny Desk Concerts'. Featuring artists from all genres, the show has starred musicians such as Chance The Rapper, Sampha and Cigarettes After Sex, to name a few. The format continues to routinely deliver, allowing artists to perform a few of their favourite... Continue Reading →
Parcels - I saw these guys whilst at All Points East festival in London last weekend and fell in love with them straight away. Their infectous grooves are undeniably influenced by the great Bee Gees and electronic duo Daft Punk, who they have recently worked with on their single 'Overnight'. Originaly from Byron Bay in... Continue Reading →
At different times in life music will come along and make an impact on you that words will never do justice. A particular band or a musician may encapture all those feelings, or it might just be a genre or a scene. During my teenage years it was mainly hip hop and grime, mixed with... Continue Reading →
Since I lived in Valencia for a year, I've become increasingly interested in Spanish music, not only as a means to learn the language, but learning about the different scenes and innovation that is taking place, stumbling upon some fantastic artists and bands along the way. This led me onto discovering the absolute hidden gem... Continue Reading →
Over the past year I've become hooked on listening to podcasts. Whether it's on my commute to work or whilst I'm doing chores around the house, a podcast is usually what accompanies me. They're easily downloadable, FREE and a great way to absorb information on the fly, or simply just for entertainment. Podcasts have become... Continue Reading →
In my quest to learn the Spanish language I have often turned to music to help me. This has mostly been a futile attempt, but has led me to discovering many great bands and artists. Beyond the well-known stars such as Shakira, Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Alejandro Sanz, there's a vibrant and... Continue Reading →
Sometimes it's hard to describe feelings, or a moment(s) that happen in our life. Feelings of wanting more, or a moment of deep depression that you can't figure out. Like many, I turn to music to help me through times like these. Sometimes all it does is extenuate the problem and increase the feelings that... Continue Reading →
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Montanejos, a small town just outside of Valencia, Spain, Dias De Campo is an electronic music festival organised by prominent Spanish music promoter’s theBasement, in partnership with live music and entertainment company Milkman. Featuring internationally renowned Dutch duo Dekmantel Soundsystem, and DJ’s such as Tiago, Chrissy, MLiR and Abu... Continue Reading →
A little over two years ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Rag'n'Bone Man at The Joiners in Southampton. He was touring his latest EP, 'Disfigured', and was preparing for another sold out show. As I walked to the venue I remember being very nervous, it was my first ever face-to-face interview and I was... Continue Reading →
