Following last years release of albums BitterSweet and Over + Over, Musicvein has waited with bated breath to hear the 2016 offering ‘Build Up The Strong’ by musician Juliette Ashby and I must say I’m loving it! There’s no boxing amazonian Ashby into one genre of music – her diverse taste showcased with each album released. …
After 8 long years of bringing soothing music to wind down to on Jazz FM, presenter Claire Anderson‘s Late Lounge came to an end earlier this August. Airing from 10pm to 1am weekday night’s Claire’s voice and eclectic range of music would either chill me out after a long day at work, accompany me while …
Pink Floyd will release The Early Years 1965 – 1972 on 11th November 2016. The 27 disc box set will include over 20 previously unheard songs – material from their vast archive of music which dates back to the beginning of their career pre David Gilmour. Presented in 7 individual book style packages, the set …
MOBO have announced that #MOBOUnSung is back for another year! Offering opportunities to undiscovered and ground-breaking artists this is a really exciting initiative. In the past we’ve seen Rita Ora, Sam Smith, Lady Leshurr and more make their debut at MOBO. The competition is open to singers, songwriters, rappers, poets and producers of original material. The …
Saturday 16th July, Decca Records will release across all digital platforms, the single ‘Yes I Can’ performed by The Superhuman Band. The single which can be heard in a 3 minute advert airing across Channel 4‘s portfolio of channels – E4, More 4, 4 Seven, 4 Music and Film4 – premiers on UK Tv tonight from …
Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi performed an brilliant new composition called ‘Elegy for the Arctic’ while floating on a platform in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. Adding his voice to the eight million people across the globe petitioning for the protection of the Arctic, Ludovico’s beautiful and inspiring piece was backed by Greenpeace. …
It’s been over a year since award winning Leicestershire singer/songwriter George Simpson released album ‘Get On This Ride’. Now with a new single released just last week, a tour which includes a night at infamous Jazz club Ronnie Scotts and a Crowd Funding Campaign on the horizon – Musicvein had to sit whirlwind George down … Continue reading
Living in the small rural town of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, not a lot goes amiss when it comes to town talk and gossip. One such person to be on the receiving end of a lot of talk recently is Melton man Luke Whiteman and for once the talk is all positive which comes as a … Continue reading
It wasn’t until the melodies caught the ear of care home volunteer Stuart Mackenzie, that the ‘Lost Songs of St Kilda’ were saved from extinction. St Kilda, a deserted Scottish island dubbed ‘the Edge of the World’ has had its songs brought back to life thanks to Trevor Morrison who lived in an Edinburgh care … Continue reading
Gareth Malone is to release album ‘A Great British Christmas’ The Nation’s favorite Choirmaster Gareth Malone is to release album ‘A Great British Christmas’ this December on Decca Records. Scouring the UK’s local communities for musicians over the next three weeks – Gareth Malone is embarking on a journey to unite the country through music. … Continue reading
Professor Green drops new track ‘Back On The Market’ Produced by Zdot, Professor Green‘s new track goes in hard with his unapologetic rap setting media records straight and definitely ruffling feathers. ‘Back On The Market’ is the first track released from his forth coming EP due out this Autum, after signing to his new label … Continue reading
Global Underground has announced details of its ‘TWENTY’ anniversary celebrating two decades of the pioneering independent dance music label. ‘TWENTY’ will see the release of a special 3 x CD album on 28th October which includes a Super Deluxe Collector’s Edition featuring a 112 page hardback photography book of iconic Global Underground images captured by … Continue reading
Major Line Up For Garage Sessions at Electric Brixton on September 30. After 2 consecutive sell-out shows at Electric Brixton, Garage Sessions returns with yet another huge line-up including Romeo (So Solid Crew), Kele Le Roc, Artful Dodger, Luck & Neat, Oxide & Neutrino and special guest Donaeo. Not to be missed are Foundation (Sticky … Continue reading
