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Happy by Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams has just launched the world’s first 24hr music video to go along with his new song ‘Happy‘ for the film Despicable Me 2. There must be something in the smiley faces of the performers and the songs hand claps that makes for compelling viewing. As you watch, you yourself can’t help but rock…
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To Be Frank headlines in London
To Be Frank has just announced his first headline gig at Basement, The London Edition on December 2nd. It’s been a massive year for the Singer, Songwriter and Producer who’s debut single ‘If You Love Her’ received huge media attention. BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe, Lauren Laverne, Huw Stephens and Rob Da Bank all singing his…
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Note from Musicvein
Forgive me readers for I have…(confession time? not quite but it is Sunday after all) It’s been a while since my last post but fear not Musicvein is still here. I’ve been busy scribbling down ideas of how to make my blog better in 2014 for all my lovely, supportive readers. Whilst I do have…
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Damien puts ‘DSoul’ in Oxjam Leicester
City Link-up hosted Leicester’s first Oxjam Urban act stage at the Midas Bar and boy was that bar on fire! Sourcing the best acts from the Midlands and further afield organizer Cyrlene Braithwaite did the town proud. Kicking off with Leicester’s own Ashley Cole, the 7 hour event produced some of the rawest unsigned talent…
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Nostalgia 77 at the Vortex Jazz Club review
Last week the Vortex, London, saw UK Jazz ensemble Nostalgia 77 stage a 3 night ‘electric’ residency in its cosy club. The group, headed by producer Ben Lamdin were joined once again by singer Josa Peit (who worked with the group on their 2011 album ‘The Sleep Walking Society’) and a host of other supporting…
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Melissa James and Tom Robinson raising money for Small Steps Project
Singer Melissa James continues in her quest of raising awareness and much needed funds for the Small Steps Project, which I reported on earlier this year. Her idea to host a range of pop up gigs in Galleries, has seen her put on events not only in London but further afield in Paris. Such has…
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Musicvein and the advantages of being blogged about!
Musicvein and the advantages of being blogged about!.
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Music Gateway – Connecting Talent
Recently I posted an article on Italian Soul Band ‘Camera Soul’ and their collaboration with US songwriter Kathryn Ballard-Shut. They’d never met and sent demos back and forth online until eventually the album ‘Not For Ordinary People‘ was born, but could there have been a better way? In answer Yes – with a new service…
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Playtime with Juliette Ashby
Last weekend Musicvein headed on down to the swanky Apartment 58 – New Oxford Street London – for their annual Playtime Festival. Attracting people from the length and breadth of the UK over 5 consecutive days, I just had to see what all the fuss was about – and boy was I glad I didn’t…
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