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Lady Gaga – artRAVE Newcastle – Review

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Barry G J Quinn

Lady Gaga performed the penultimate show of her artRAVE tour in Newcastle on Saturday (22 November) and it entirely lived up to all pre-show hype. Gaga has been touted as a born performer, and this was extremely evident upon the night. She … Continue reading →

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Introducing: Roya

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

An unknown for now, Roya is a name you will likely hear crop up over and over in the coming months. There are big things ahead of the starlet, though a lot of them are seriously cloak and dagger, we’re … Continue reading →

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GET UP AND DANCE PLAYLIST

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

  Forget the cheesy Christmas tracks – I’m all about the New Year’s parties. Below I bring you a selection of new tracks which are getting me excited, combining house, trap, hip-hop and dubstep. All are guaranteed to get you … Continue reading →

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Shakka – When Will I See You Again – Review

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

After recently teaming up with Basement Jaxx for their brilliant ‘Rock this Road’, Shakka releases his official debut single in the form of ‘When Will I See You Again’. It’s a rousing, layered track brimming with jaunty beats, luscious vocals … Continue reading →

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Gorgon City – Sirens – Review

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

‘Woah, let’s make it unmissable,’ Zak Abel screeches over pulsing synths throughout the chorus of ‘Unmissable’, the latest and greatest (thus far) single to be released from Gorgon City’s stunning debut Sirens. Well, Sirens is definitely unmissable. A rousing collection of house and dance … Continue reading →

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The Knick: Music By Cliff Martinez

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Masterfully scored by Cliff Martinez, The Knick details the harrowing story of medical experimentation in 1900. It’s partially based on the story of William Stewart Halsted, who was instrumental in several important introductions to the world of surgery, including anaesthetic, operations and … Continue reading →

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AlunaGeorge – Supernatural – Review

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

AlunaGeorge surprised the internet on Friday (3 October 2014) by dropping new track ‘Supernatural’. Akin to the brilliant 2013 debut Body Music, ‘Supernatural’ sees Aluna’s distinct, breathy vocal distilled over a sample-layered hard beat. It probably isn’t a single, given that no … Continue reading →

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Review: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga — Cheek To Cheek

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

It may be a cliche but if you think of the genre of jazz music the mind automatically conjures up the name Tony Bennett. The same cannot be said for Stefani Germanotta. Alas, it will now. Jazz may not be … Continue reading →

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Review: Example @ O2 Academy Newcastle

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

21st October 2014 More information from Example’s Official Website Following the surprisingly sensational opening act Delta Heavy, who combined dub and EDM expertly, Example rocked the packed-out O2 Academy in Newcastle on Tuesday 21st  October. Despite his last two albums … Continue reading →

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Double Review: Psychemagik & Clean Bandit vs. Jess Glynne

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

I bring you two reviews of new tracks by some of my favourite new artists. Admittedly the only connection these two artists possess is their penchant for rather infectious infusions of house, but both Psychemagik and Clean Bandit have debuted new tracks recently. … Continue reading →

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