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Cinema Sounds: Love Actually

By Tony Hardy on March 17th, 2010

Let’s face it; actually, you either love it or hate it.

Where We Live: Union Chapel – London, UK

By Tony Hardy on March 12th, 2010

Here is somewhere you can get married, hold a baptism or funeral, and hear some of the clearest acoustic or amplified music you’re likely to catch anywhere.

On Second Listen: Editors – In This Light And On This Evening

By Tony Hardy on March 1st, 2010

In This Light And On This Evening represents a change in direction of sorts, but whether it’s warranted, we’re not that sure.

Album Review: April Smith and the Great Picture Show – Songs For A Sinking Ship

By Tony Hardy on February 26th, 2010

April Smith delivers a record that puts her in close company with the most original singer-songwriters around…

Album Review: Midlake – The Courage Of Others

By Tony Hardy on February 11th, 2010

The Courage Of Others is a beguiling record, which demands careful attention. Otherwise you might mistake subtlety for similarity.

Watch: Show of Hands – “Arrogance, Ignorance & Greed”

By Tony Hardy on February 10th, 2010

A good team produces great results…

Album Review: Corinne Bailey Rae – The Sea

By Tony Hardy on February 4th, 2010

…an enchanting, mature collection, which ebbs and flows through loss of love and memories of happiness.

Whatever Happened To: The Waitresses

By Tony Hardy on January 24th, 2010

Do you ever just wonder… what the hell happened?

Album Review: Laura Veirs – July Flame

By Tony Hardy on January 19th, 2010

This is serene music peppered with interesting and less obvious melodies, the kind you can listen to again and again to discover new things.

Wait, You’ve Never Heard: Barenaked Ladies’ Everything to Everyone

By Tony Hardy on January 18th, 2010

Everything to Everyone is a real treat: funny, touching, charming, and always really musical.