Monthly Archives: September 2009

LiveTheScene.com – AFI ‘Crash Love’

There was a time when AFI were one of the most respected and praised acts of their genre. From the hardcore roots of earlier albums ‘Answers That Stay Fashionable ‘and ‘Shut Your Mouth And Open Your Eyes’, ‘to breakthrough offerings … Continue reading

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LiveTheScene.com – Paramore ‘Brand New Eyes’

Difficult second album? Not for Paramore, whose 2007 effort ‘Riot!’ propelled them towards mainstream success. However it was the touring schedule that brought the biggest growing pains, with the band rescheduling and cancelling numerous dates on the UK tour. Blamed … Continue reading

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Brand New ‘Daisy’

If there’s one thing I’ve learnt from Brand New over the years, it’s to expect the unexpected. After three genre-defining albums; pop punk classic Your Favourite Weapon, emo template Deja Entendu and the progressive masterpiece The Devil And God Are … Continue reading

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Exposed Magazine – Speech Debelle Interview

Look Who’s Talking You might have only just heard of her, but fear not, Exposed has already hooked up with Mercury Prize 2009 winner Speech Debelle. Prior to September 2009, London born hip-hop sensation Speech Debelle was virtually unknown. However … Continue reading

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Okkervil River @ Manchester Club Academy 04/09/09

Support: Dawn Landes Less than a year since Okkervil River last graced Manchester Academy, upstairs in Academy 3, their billing tonight in the Club Academy might on paper look like somewhat of a downgrade. However, the recently extended basement venue … Continue reading

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Leeds Festival 2009 @ Bramham Park 28 / 29 / 30th August 2009

Let’s be honest, Leeds 2008, as good as it was musically, weather-wise was a complete washout. After so many years of glorious sun and more importantly, dry camping, the streak was ended with horrible downpours that inevitably saw me on … Continue reading

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