Ever since its inception in 2013, British Summer Time has brought some of the world’s biggest names to London’s Hyde Park. Whether hosting legendary rock icons like the Rolling Stones or pop princesses like Taylor Swift, there’s no denying the sheer scale of British Summer Time, representing a variety of different tastes and genres. Here is […]
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Reviewed: Mercury Prize Shortlist 2015
The Mercury Prize shortlist, announced on the morning of 16 October, was terrifyingly close to being double its usual size. So The Guardian joked, anyway. This year’s shortlist includes seven debut albums, including the a host of expectedly unexpected inclusions. The winner will be announced at the Awards Show on Friday 20 November, hosted by Lauren […]
Album Review: Florence and the Machine – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
Following a successful replacement headline slot at Glastonbury, Lauren Edwards reviews Florence and the Machine’s summer offering, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful. “It’s definitely big. It’s definitely beautiful.” Florence and the Machine How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful Island Records, 1 June 2015 [dropcap size=small]T[/dropcap]he Queen of soulful melodies is back. Indie Rock band […]