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“A notional entity consisting of a large number of people who share their knowledge or opinions with one another, regarded as producing… collective intelligence.” So states the Oxford English Dictionary…
Review: Jake Shears – Jake Shears
Listening to his solo debut’s opening track – cunningly titled Introduction – it would be easy to assume that Jake Shears’ goal was to pursue the same instincts that led…
Review: Gorillaz – The Now Now
There’s a peculiarly English criticism that’s often been levelled at Damon Albarn: “Too clever for his own good.” Its roots lie in the belief that somebody who thinks they know…
Review: Rick Astley – Beautiful Life
The re-evaluation of Rick Astley isn’t, in the grand scheme of things, the weirdest story of recent years. It is, nonetheless, odd. After his debut album’s phenomenal success, declining sales…
The Police announce Every Move You Make: The Studio Recordings
To celebrate 40 years of Outlandos D’Amour, The Police are releasing a 6 vinyl box set of studio recordings on 16 November 2018 Every Move You Make: The Studio Recordings is…
David Bowie’s Glastonbury 2000 performance is being released!
Bowie’s legendary performance at Glastonbury Festival in 2000 is to be released in full for the first time on various formats on 30 November 2018. The NME described the show…
Here’s to Future Days: Tom Bailey interview
With a brand new album out now, an exciting independent record label and an extensive world tour schedule, there are three fresh chapters in the story of former Thompson Twin…
Review: Erasure – World Be Live
“I used to do my girlfriend’s makeup…” says Andy Bell in a surprisingly gruff voice. “When I had a girlfriend,” he adds quickly. “Years ago!” We’re barely two songs into…
Review: Tom Bailey – Science Fiction
Almost three decades since their swansong, the former Thompson Twin finally releases his solo debut… a spirited and confident collection. Wyndham Wallace gives Science Fiction 4/5 and names it Classic…
Cher unveils new song ‘SOS’
In anticipation of Dancing Queen, her new album of Abba hits out on 28 September, Cher has released a single, SOS, to stream and download. Cher has released her version…