Music Features
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The Singles Bar: 1st October 2012
A brand new month and a brand new edition of The Singles Bar. We spoil you, we really do.
Joe Rivers puts (virtual) pen to (virtual) paper... -
Overlooked Albums #27: Stackridge - Friendliness
Have you ever heard of Stackridge? Don't worry, you're not alone.
Alan Shulman makes introductions... -
Meet... ESP
In the first of a new series focusing on up-and-coming artists, Matt Bevington talks to genre-bending trio ESP about their music and their inspirations.
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The Singles Bar: 24th September 2012
Joe Rivers is absent this week, so luckily we're able to turn to one our skilled music writers to... wait - what's that? A film writer is reviewing the new singles? Well, it'll be interesting to see how that turns out.
Joe Gastineau is in the hotseat... -
The No Ripcast: Volume 12
Grab your popcorn and over-priced fizzy drink, because this No Ripcast is a film special. It's a special podcast for another reason too.
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Reeperbahn Festival Preview
Hamburg, Germany hosts its autumnal festival and reimagines the boundaries within which music festivals can be restricted.
Matt Bevington leaves his wellies at home in favour of his beige Vans... -
Bestival 2012: Review
You've read our interviews, now here's what actually happened on the Isle of Wight. Our comprehensive review of all the music and magic that took place at this year's Bestival.
Craig Stevens picks up the tale... -
Joe Blogs #4: Palmer & Pals
Amanda Palmer has asked fans to join her touring band in order to save her money - just what is she playing at?
Joe Rivers examines the evidence... -
The Singles Bar - 17th September 2012
Whenever it is, whoever you are, you're welcome in The Singles Bar. Tra-la-lee, tra-la-la, something something Singles Bar.
Joe Rivers won't be moving into lyric writing any time soon... -
Bestival 2012: Emily Barker (Interview)
On a sunny Sunday morning on the Isle of Wight, Emily Barker caught up with Joe Rivers to talk tours, funding, closing the festival and the biggest gig of her life.
Click here for the full interview...