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Astronautalis – This is Our Science
In the liner notes of This Is Our Science, the fourth album from Minneapolis indie-rapper Astronautalis, the exposition offered for a song titled ‘Thomas Jefferson’ is a quote from the man himself: “We will
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Drake – Take Care
Confidence has never been a problem for Drake. With a backing from Lil’ Wayne prior to even being signed you could attribute this to the company he keeps, but that would be short-sighted. Drake’s
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The Vow
In Hollywood wedding vows are taken with even less sincerity than a pinky promise. Between Elizabeth Taylor’s seven divorces, Larry King’s six, Danielle Steel’s five and J-Lo’s three, it’s clear to see that commitment
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Spoek Mathambo Father Creeper
Progressive ‘township tech’ artist, Spoek Mathambo unleashes a frenetic fray of beats and electro arrangements on his second album, ‘Father Creeper’; adding another feather to South Africa’s musical cap overseas. GENRE: Hip Hop, Electro,
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Olly Murs – In Case You Didn’t Know
2009 X-Factor runner-up, Olly Murs offers a fusion of different styles and genres on his sophomore effort. Release: 25th November 2011 Genre: Pop, Soul, Reggae, Hip Hop Length: 45:09 Label: Syco, Epic TRACKLIST: 1.
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Air – Le Voyage Dans La Lune
The French duo of Jean-Benoit Dunkel and Nicolas Godin reach for the moon on their seventh album, Le Voyage Dans La Lune (translated: A Trip to the Moon). RELEASE: February 2012 GENRE: Electronic, Ambient
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The Ting Tings – Sounds from Nowheresville
If you’ve spent any time listening to the radio over the last few years there is a good chance that you’ve heard music from the Ting Tings. Who exactly are they you may ask?
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The Fray – Scars and Stories
‘The Fray’ return with their third studio album and decide to up the tempo and crank the guitars slightly more than usual. RELEASED: February 2012 RECORDED: March-June 2011 Nashville, Tennessee GENRE: Pop Rock, Piano
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One Direction – Up All Night
U.K. boyband and 2010 X-Factor runner’s up, ‘One Direction’ finally release their debut studio album. Release: 21 November 2011 (U.K.) 13th March 2012 (U.S.) Recorded: Los Angeles London Stockholm Genre: Pop, Dance-Pop, Teen-Pop Label:
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Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas
Wordsmith Leonard Cohen is back after a lengthy absence from recording. In the time that he has been away, Cohen joined a buddhist monastery and had his fortune swindled by a long-fingered manager. Release:
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Classic: Lecrae REHAB
Out of a burden to encourage and challenge others, while also confessing his own struggles in this area, Lecrae offers REHAB. On his long-awaited fourth album, Lecrae informs listeners that because of our sinful
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Daughtry – Break the Spell
Producer: Howard Benson Genre: Pop Rock Release: November 2011 Hearing the first track, ‘Renegade’ my initial reaction was, ‘is this a new concept album by Nickelback?’ Jokes and comparisons aside, Daughtry’s third album sounds
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Unashamed African Tour: Cape Town – Review
Continuing their annual Unashamed Tour, holy hip hop artists Lecrae, Trip Lee, KB, Tedashii and Andy Mineo, collectively known as the 116 Clique, graced our shores last Friday evening, delivering razor-sharp rhymes backed by
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Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto
Released: 24th October 2011 Producers: Markus Dravs, Daniel Green, Rik Simpson, Brian Eno Genre: Electro-Pop-Rock, Urban-Pop-Rock, Acoustic Rock The album starts with the playful instrumental, ‘Mylo Xyloto’, which, like most of the album is
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Red Hot Chili Peppers – I am With You
Chili Peppers fans were devastated when legendary guitarist, John Frusciante, left the band for a second time in 2009. He also left the band in 1992 and rejoined the group in 1998. With Frusciante
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