Continuing our ‘Let’s Celebrate’ feature, this time we take a look at the amount of talent and diversity within the London scene during a hectic year. London has long been one of the main centres of music, not only for the UK but arguably the world. 2020 has brought London a myriad of challenges for the music industry, but one thing that was never lost was the passion for … [Read more...] about Let’s Celebrate… Emerging Artists of London
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The Vinyl Chapters Best Albums of 2020 – Writer’s Choices
Despite this crazy, covid-fuelled 2020, we’ve actually had a pretty damn decent year of music. In fact, you could even say that the pandemic has helped shape the face of music in 2020 with surprise lockdown albums, livestream gigs, and finding new and interesting ways to get music out to the masses without live venues and festivals. So, as the end of the year draws ever nearer, … [Read more...] about The Vinyl Chapters Best Albums of 2020 – Writer’s Choices
Katie Melua: Live At The Rivoli Ballroom – Review
In these turbulent times, Katie Melua treats us to a mesmerising performance over a livestream using the historic Rivoli Ballroom as her venue of choice. With her newest record, Album No.8, released in October of 2020 receiving high scores across the board, multi-platinum musician Katie Melua decided to finish off this torrid year with an online gig to say thank you to … [Read more...] about Katie Melua: Live At The Rivoli Ballroom – Review
New Music Fridays – 18th December 2020
A week before Christmas, y’all! Have you got all your Christmas shopping sorted? If not, don't worry, and instead catch up with this week's picks for New Music Fridays! We have some settled Americana, lovely soulful vocals, and big ol' hard rock. Click the pics for a listen! Kenny Sharp - Renege With a sound he calls ‘Brown Liquor Music’, Kenny Sharp brings out the … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 18th December 2020
Cassia Interview: Touring, Chess Wars, and New Music
Cassia frontman Rob Ellis talks to us about what it's like being in a band during lockdown, living without the live scene, and what they have in store for 2021. Cassia are one of those bands that like to work hard. Undertaking long and emphatic touring duties before being locked down due to the pandemic, we find vocalist-guitarist Rob Ellis keen to talk to us about the … [Read more...] about Cassia Interview: Touring, Chess Wars, and New Music
New Music Fridays – 11th December 2020
With December in full swing and people getting ready for a well-deserved Christmas break, what better way to unwind than listening to our New Music Fridays tracks? This week we take in some up and coming alt-pop artists as well as delving into gentle soundscapes, and also throwing in a little DIY punk for good measure. As always click the pics for a listen. Frankie Tillo - … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 11th December 2020