- Christopher Hammer
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Mainly into modern day and classic rock from 70s, 80s and early 90's but also like soul and pop from all era's.Background
From Bolton in North West England. Trained journalist and enjoy attending all kinds of music events from small venue gigs such, to pop concerts and stadium rock so I can fully get a wider understanding of music.Reviews:
Andy Whittle - Reflections of an Illusion Album Review- Andy Whittle’s latest album Reflections of an Illusion further highlights his natural gift for the melody and at times the Nottingham singer-songwriter really draws you in with his...
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Crazy Arm - Ambertown/Sweet Storm Single Review- As soon as you hear the words ‘silent nights’ in the first line of ‘Ambertown’, it’s probably fair to assume you’ve stumbled across a punk rock Christmas track.It’s not – but never...
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The Parlotones - Push Me To The Floor Single Review- The Parlotones are renowned as South Africa’s biggest selling bands but with a little help from the World Cup, they’re now spreading their musical wings to all parts of the globe.H...
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The Trade - Lie In The Dark Album Review- The Trade are exactly what new indie bands have to be like if they’re aiming to make their mark and set themselves apart from the ever-growing list of other hopefuls already out t...
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Lee Harvey Osmond - A Quiet Evil Album Review- The Lee Harvey Osmond band produce a kind of music that frontman Tom Wilson describes as “acid folk” and although this is probably an acquired taste, their debut album ‘A Quiet Evi...
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- Biffy Clyro @ O2 Academy 1 & 2 [Formerly Carling] - 30/04/2010 - Live Review
- Biffy Clyro are rapidly building their reputation as one of the UK’s most formidable live bands right now and they certainly didn’t disappoint at Sheffield’s O2 Academy on Friday A...
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- Fraser [London] - 18/03/2010 - Interview
- Q: Thanks for sparing the time for this interview. I’m really enjoying your debut album 'A Garden At The Top Of The Tree' – has there been a lot of good responses ahead of its rele...
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- Beatbullyz - Skills Single Review
- Beatbullyz have been described as the UK answer to the Black Eyed Peas but on listening to their stylish yet jumpy new single ‘Skills’ it becomes clear they’re certainly not a danc...
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The Automatic - Tear The Signs Down Album Review- Since blasting onto the scene back in 2006 with their huge debut album ‘Not Accepted Anywhere’, difficulties with their previous record label contributed to The Automatic meanderin...
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Jason Derülo - Jason Derulo Album Review- American R&B sensation Jason Derulo has already scaled the dizzy heights with his hit singles ‘Whatcha Say’ and ‘In My Head’ and there’s more of the same in his debut self-titled a...
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Fraser [London] - A Garden At The Top Of The Tree Album Review- Fraser Gregory is the voice behind Fraser – a London-based indie/folk-pop band – and he’s looking to make an immediate impact with their debut album ‘A Garden At The Top Of The Tre...
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Biffy Clyro - Many Of Horror Single Review- ‘Many of Horror’ is simply Biffy Clyro at their ultimate best - awe-inspiring, passionate, epic and unique.The Ayrshire trio are undoubtedly regarded as one of Britain’s outstandin...
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- Modern Cliches Interview
- Q:Hi guys, very much liking your new single 'Your Lucky Numbers' - have you felt a positive response to it from your fans and the wider music world?A:Yeah it's what you could call ...
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Floorfillers 2010 Album Review- If you want a compilation of the some of the biggest dance songs this year then Floorfillers 2010 is an ideal solution. It does exactly what it says on the tin.Listening to both CD...
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L-Mo - Simple Living Single Review- L-Mo certainly possess the feel good factor and they'll no doubt brighten up your day with 'Simple Living' - a flagship single from their debut album 'Got Gumption?’.Formed at the ...
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Modern Cliches - Your Lucky Numbers Single Review- The excitingly fresh Modern Clichés are a bouncing indie rock band whose new single "Your Lucky Numbers" incorporates their youthful energy with an apparent vibe of retro style pop...
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- Shabby Rogue - My Life As A Secret Agent Single Review
- ‘My Life as a Secret Agent’ is a short, frantic, intense, bizarre and relentless blitz of old school pop rock but although it feels like the fun is over in too much of a hurry, you...
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Serotonin - Siempre Y Para Siempre Single Review- Serotonin are a progressive heavy rock band who have powerfully fused together their grungy influences, which stem from the likes of Nirvana and Metallica, with raw emotion to prod...
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Zenyth - Fall EP Review- Zenyth have been known as one of Britain’s best unsigned bands for long enough – now the release of their new EP ‘Fall’ could well thrust them to another level.Since forming in 200...
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Mamas Gun - You Are The Music Single Review- Mama’s Gun have seemingly gone back in time to rescue the vibrant disco sound of the 1970s but, as is the case with their latest single ‘You Are The Music’, they’ve managed to styl...
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- Bleech - The Worthing Song Single Review
- Bleech are almost a throw back to the 1990’s Brit Pop era and when Lauren Laverne describes them as “officially my new favourite band” you can begin to anticipate a girly punk styl...
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Karl Culley - Bundle Of Nerves Single Review- Karl Culley’s unique vocals and urgent finger-plucking guitar style come together to produce a charming yet intriguing track, which I like to describe as ‘thinking person’s music’....
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Subkicks - Threes, Fives and Sevens Album Review- Subkicks are full of promise and could well be poised to make a big impact as they release their debut album ‘threes, fives and sevens’, which showcases their superb funk-beat infl...
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Shane Ryan Roberts - Blue On You Album Review- Shane Ryan-Roberts is hardly a household name in the world of music but beautifully crafted folk rock creations such as this could see more plaudits come his way.‘Blue On You’ is a...
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The Lights - Low Hundreds/Formerly Yours Single Review- The Lights continue their rise to prominence with their new single Low Hundreds/Formerly Yours which brilliantly captures their uplifting unique charm but also an ability to move t...
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