Amy Macdonald, ‘A Curious Thing’ album up for grabs!

Amy Macdonald, whose debut album ‘This Is The Life’ made her one of the world’s most successful British female singer-songwriters, is back! Amy Macdonald releases her highly anticipated second album ‘A Curious Thing’ on 8th March 2010

We have been given 2 copies of the album A Curious Thing to giveaway to you lucky readers, To be in with a chance of winning, simply fill in your details in the form below with ‘Amy Macdonald’ as your answer

Amy’s first shows of 2010 will be as follows,

28th March – Inverness, Ironworks
29th March – Edinburgh, Picturehouse
31st March – Leeds, 02 Academy
1st April – Manchester, Academy
3rd April – Bristol, Colston Hall
4th April – Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
5th April – Bournemouth, 02 Academy
6th April – London, Shepherds Bush Empire

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Competition closes at midnight on Thursday 8th April 2010, the winners of the CDs will be chosen at random and emailed the following day, UK Residents only please…… Good Luck!

Artist: Aggro Santos Featuring Kimberly Wyatt
Single: Candy
Label: Mercury
Released: 9th May 2010
Reviewed By: Chantelle May

Have you got room for another UK rapper in your life? If so, allow me to introduce Aggro Santos, an up-and-coming urban-electro artist from South London. Aggro Santos rapping style is somewhat similar to Sean Kingston’s, where the voice does not match the Country of residence (Yes, a polite way of calling out his fake accent) but his style can be seen as a breath of fresh air in the UK rap scene.

‘Candy’ is the upcoming single and features the debut solo effort from ex Pussycat Doll member Kimberly Wyatt (adding an ex Pussycat Doll to your debut single is one way to secure attention). Wyatt’s vocals (Yes, she can sing) are a fun, vibrant addition to the infectious chorus and mixed with Santos rap versus is a definite match made in pop heaven.
If you’re currently looking for your summer anthem, this urban-electro song is defiantly the one for you, but if you’re looking for lyrics that will touch your heart and soul, this song is not the one for you!

‘Candy’ is a celebrated effort from Aggro Santos and is likely going to help get him noticed in 2010

(8/10)

Listen to more from Aggro Santos at Myspace

To keep up to date on all things Aggro Santos visit Aggrosantos

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Artist: Sia
Single: Clap Your Hands
Label: RCA
Released: 31st May 2010
Reviewed By: Nicole Tiernan

Award winning Australian pop star Sia is back and set to release her fourth studio album ‘We Are Born’ produced by Greg Kurstin who has worked with the likes of Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Britney Spears, on June 7th

‘Clap your hands’, the debut single from ‘We Are Born’ is a funky pop track with a jazz twist, Sia’s smooth and mellow voice which is somewhat mesmerising differs from the quite up beat backing track, which funnily enough compliments the track well.

As a whole this track is a happy burst of pure delight whether it is from the soothing vocals of Sia or the spring ready music, this track does not fail to allure you into a pretty optimistic mood. However in amongst the delight the only downside is the slightly poor and disappointing chorus which does not differ from the verses as it has no impact in Sia’s vocal range or the backing music.

Chorus aside if this track is an insight to what ‘We Are Born’ holds then Sia is a definite one to watch throughout 2010. Additionally ‘Clap Your Hands’ is undoubtedly one for the CD collection or iTunes library

(7/10)

Listen to more from Sia at Myspace

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Somerset House 2010 shows confirmed for Somerset House, The Strand in London in July,

Mystery Jets on THU 08/07/2010, Seetickets, Ticketmaster
Air on FRI 09/07/2010, Seetickets, Ticketmaster
Noah and the Whale on SAT 10/07/2010, Seetickets, Ticketmaster
N-Dubz on SUN 11/07/2010, Seetickets, Ticketmaster
The Temper Trap on MON 12/07/2010, Seetickets, Ticketmaster
The XX on TUE 13/07/2010, Ticketmaster
Florence and the Machine on THU 15/07/2010, Seetickets, Ticketmaster
Corinne Bailey Rae on FRI 16/07/2010, Ticketmaster
Soul 2 Soul on SUN 18/07/2010, Ticketmaster

Tickets on general sale from 9am from Ticketmaster, Seetickets

Russell Howard, the popular comedian and TV panelist announces big ‘Right Here, Right Now’ shows for 2011,

Cardiff International Arena TUE 01/02/2011
Manchester Evening News Arena FRI 04/02/2011
Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Wed 09/02/2011
LG Arena, The NEC Birmingham FRI 11/02/2011
Liverpool Echo Arena Liverpool WED 16/02/2011
Sheffield Arena Sheffield THU 17/02/2011
The O2 arena London SAT 19/02/2011
Newcastle Metro Radio Arena Newcastle THU 24/02/2011
Odyssey Arena, Belfast Northern Ireland TUE 01/03/2011
Aberdeen Exhibition Centre Aberdeen FRI 04/03/2011
S.E.C.C. Glasgow SAT 05/03/2011

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Paul Weller announces an arena tour for the end of the year,

Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 16-20th November 2010,
Brighton Centre on November 23rd 2010,
Brighton Centre on November 24th,
Birmingham Arena on November 26th,
Cardiff International Arena on November 27th,
Bournemouth Int Centre on November 28th,
Sheffield Arena on November 30th,
Newcastle Arena on December 1st,
Manchester Arena on December 3rd,
Glasgow SECC on December 4th,
Aberdeen ECC on December 5th,
Blackpool Empress Ballroom on December 7th,
Liverpool Arena on December 8th,
London Wembley Arena on December 10th,

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