Live Gig Review! 7 Day Weekend @ Osale Rooms 17.02.12

Feb 222012
 
Live Gig Review! 7 Day Weekend @ Osale Rooms 17.02.12

For the first time in Osale Rooms short history there is a phenomenon tonight that has occurred never before – an under-18′s night. Now let’s get things straight, I’m not a fan of under-18′s nights. There’s many reasons for my disdain, but mainly because that the audience for these tween gigs will have an average age of about 15 or 16. Since I am 23, this does not look good for me attending such specialist gigs. Mostly though this usually means that alcohol isn’t readily available. I am not a fan of this rule. So will Osale Rooms, and headliners Read More – Watch Music Video

First annual Prince Baron Podcast!

Feb 152012
 
First annual Prince Baron Podcast!

Prince Baron Records is pleased to present the very first Prince Baron Radio pod cast. We have put some of the best unsigned, unheard, new music together for you to listen to here on the site. Presented by Paul Darlington and Produced by Chris Roane, this week the show brings you a wide variety of genres along with Northern banter! Komla- We belong together – www.facebook.com/komlamusic Bee in the bonnet – Stuck – www.myspace.com/beeinthebonnet 7 Day Weekend – Hide – www.facebook.com/7dayweekend Alpha road – Giants – www.facebook.com/alpharoad Cielo – Summer of love – www.facebook.com/cieloofficial 40Dubstreet – Settle down www.40dubst.com Click on the link below to listen. Read More – Watch Music Video

Lana Del Rey – Born To Die track review

Feb 052012
 
Lana Del Rey – Born To Die track review

Lana Del Rey’s meteoric rise in the 5 short weeks that 2012 has been kind enough to give us so far has been nothing short of phenomenal. She’s already been tipped by many publications as a one to watch for this year, even my fellow colleague here at Prince Baron Paul Darlington has been singing her praises. So I clearly must be missing something, as for the second time Lana Del Rey has released a single which I have just found ridiculously dull. Just like ‘Video Games’ before it, it’s not that the song is bad it’s just so very…nice. Read More – Watch Music Video

Enter Shikari – A Flash Flood of Colour Review

Jan 262012
 
Enter Shikari - A Flash Flood of Colour Review

A Flash Flood of Colour opens with what on the face of it seem like some daft lyrics about a house in a field on a side of a cliff, but as the album progresses you realise that there might be more to this opening gambit than meets the ear.  The album tackles several political issues as well as some references to global warming and stuff like that; it would be easy to dismiss this as some kind of gimmick, but it makes for an album which surprises in both its musical and lyrical content. Some of it is unintentionally Read More – Watch Music Video

Foster the People – Helena Beat

Dec 092011
 
Foster the People - Helena Beat

Now i’ll be honest when I came across Foster The People last year I was excited and claimed that they would be the next big thing and after the massive success of “Pumped Up Kids” im more than a little smug. However there’s always the danger when a song does so well that it can overshadow your other work, you don’t want to be the next Chesney Hawkes! Now there’s a song on their debut album Torches which I believe wipes the floor with “Pumped Up Kicks” called “Helena Beat”. Now it was released in America back in may 2011 Read More – Watch Music Video

The Black Keys – Lonely Boy

Dec 082011
 
The Black Keys - Lonely Boy

Today I bring you a real hip shaker! A song which will be the first release from the much anticipated new album El Camino by the brilliant Black Keys. Now ive been a fan of these guys since I heard the classy, swing of “Tighten Up” and have been looking forward to el Camino for quite a while, and from the sounds of this taster new track fans need not to be afraid. In fact they should be very excited! ‘Lonely Boy’ the taster track for El Camino brings with it all the swagger and swing as previous tracks but Read More – Watch Music Video

Kasabian Live – Liverpool Echo Arena 4/12/2011

Dec 072011
 
Kasabian Live - Liverpool Echo Arena 4/12/2011

This epic night was kicked off by fantastic support by Miles Kane who continues to impress with his solo campaign promoting colour of the trap released earlier in the year. Miles melodic pop driven songs pleased the gathering crowds. Inhaler went down a treat which was probably expected after the singles success, in my opinion its one of this years top single releases with Kane reinventing his sound after the last shadow puppets album success back in April 2008. I have to say my personal favourite he played on the night was telepathy, Kane manages to bring together every essence Read More – Watch Music Video

Warrington Winter Music Festival 19/11/11

Nov 222011
 
Warrington Winter Music Festival 19/11/11

Winter has well and truly got its icy grip on us all now in the midst of November. It’s a time when we’re ready to spend more time indoors than stand outside, so then why the hell has Warrington Borough Council decided to book another music festival in these winter times? Because they’re still damn good to watch, that’s why. Twelve bands graced the stage over an eleven hour period. But could they break the ice and draw the crowds out from the warmth of their homes? In a word yes. Throughout the day’s festivities are a variety of acts, Read More – Watch Music Video

Spector – Picket Fence of Sound

Nov 132011
 
Spector - Picket Fence of Sound

The ‘generic middle of the road indie’ bandwagon never really goes away, it just drives along in the background waiting for another group of hip middle class looking scenesters to have a go at being the leaders.  All of them wanting to try the driving seat, pretending to be proper rock stars for a while, before letting a genre with more substance effortlessly over take them on the inside.  They then take up a real life job where they can tell their new friends about the rock and roll antics of a previous life, or if they truly were middle Read More – Watch Music Video

Cage The Elephant @ Manchester Academy 2 – 03/10/11

Oct 082011
 
Cage The Elephant @ Manchester Academy 2 – 03/10/11

For the second time in six days I’m at Manchester’s Academy 2 to come see a kick-ass rock n’ roll band. The weather’s holding up nicely, with England still getting the last few rays of sun from the preceding weekend’s late summer flourish of good weather. The gig’s sold out, and everyone’s dressed like they’re ready to hit Newquay beach. The atmosphere inside the academy is fantastic, with the very, and I mean very, young crowd looking and sounding enthusiastic for tonight’s show. Providing support are Brit band ‘Dinosaur Pile-Up’, who’s very heavy rock sound work’s well in getting the Read More – Watch Music Video

The Subways Live at Manchester Academy 2 – 27/09/11

Oct 012011
 
The Subways Live at Manchester Academy 2 – 27/09/11

Tuesday night’s categorically, are not a good night. The week is still in its early stages, fun seems like it’s a million miles away, and pay-day never lands on a Tuesday. So what’s a broke person to do? Go and see one of Britain’s finest rock n’ roll bands, that’s what. Manchester Academy, in all of its three forms, has a certain gravitas to gig-goers as a venue that will always guarantee you a good time. Its intimacy almost exudes raw, sweaty rock n’ roll. Which is why it is the most perfect venue for a band such as The Read More – Watch Music Video

Crystal Fighters – Champion Sound

Sep 252011
 
Crystal Fighters - Champion Sound

Crystal Fighters reviewed by Paul Darlington. Well it’s reached that time of year where we bid farewell to our less than scorching summer and get ready for the dark nights to draw in, wrap up warm and get ready to hear Noddy holder wishing it was Christmas in October.  But alas how better than to warm your cockles on the sizzling hot band; Crystal Fighters. Now Crystal Fighters may have been around since 2007 but in my opinion have not been heard by nearly enough of the masses, probably all listening to Adele still… either way there not your average Read More – Watch Music Video

The Stocks, Exile Parade & Bill Davro live @ Osale Rooms

Sep 172011
 
The Stocks, Exile Parade & Bill Davro live @ Osale Rooms

Live Review: The Stocks, Exile Parade & Bill Davro: Osale Rooms Warrington grand reopening night 09/09/2011 – by Mike Glover On a wonderfully warm Autumn Friday night, Osale rooms (formally the legendary WA1 club to Warrington indie-folk), re-opened to the public with aplomb. And it was on fire to all that could see. Quite literally in fact, as the club decided to opt for a circus-themed gala, with fire-breathers and jugglers greeting you at the club’s entrance. Garish dress-sense was positively encouraged. So with the theatrics and decor sorted, could the bands on show offer some sure-fire entertainment? After getting Read More – Watch Music Video

Track of the Week – Young Knives – Vision in Rags

Sep 132011
 
Track of the Week - Young Knives - Vision in Rags

The Young Knives have been in and out of the fray since their moderately successfully first album proper, Voices of Animals and Men, and a follow up in the shape of 2008′s Superabundance, which was met with mixed reviews and unfortunately most people believed the worst ones. This meant that their third album entitled Ornaments from the Silver Arcade, wasn’t really one of those three years in the making albums that fans are constantly checking the internet music places for updates on.  Which is a shame. This week we look at their excellent new single “Vision in Rags” taken from their aforementioned latest album, and it’s typical dryly humorous promotional Read More – Watch Music Video

Emeli Sande – Heaven – Music Video

Sep 062011
 
Emeli Sande - Heaven - Music Video

Single of the week reviewed by Paul Darlington. Now have I got a stonker for you! Just when people were about to give up on the charts and who could blame them after ‘Swagger Jagger’, I feel dirty even saying it, boom! My confidence is back that good music can actually be found in the charts. Emeli Sande 23 from Aberdeenshire in Scotland has been floating around for a while making cameo appearances on other artists tracks such as on UK rapper Chipmunk’s debut single “Diamond Rings” as well as featuring on other urban artists work, including Roll Deep and Read More – Watch Music Video

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