Artist: MiMi Soya
Album EP: I Can’t Stand Pop Bands
Label: LAB Records
Released: 14th June 2010
Reviewed By: Amy McLellan

Any pop-punk band that’s fronted by a red-headed female is instantly going to be inundated with comparisons to Paramore, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing if the music offered stands as strong. However MiMi Soya have something different, and that’s that they’re from the other side of the Atlantic. Following on from the apparent revival of UK pop rock, this Brighton-based four piece are here to set the scene alight.

The four-track EP opens up with Millionaire, a song which combines catchy guitar hooks and vocal acrobatics showing the range of lead-singer Jorga’s voice.

The song is followed by ‘I Told You So’ which shows Jorga is not the only one in the band who can sing, as this track includes dual vocals. Just like all the other tracks on this release, it offers healthy competition to their predecessors.

Moving on to the title track, “I Can’t Stand Pop Bands” is a contagious song that starts slow then builds up to a chorus filled with punchy beats and lyrics to match - “Regardless of what you say, we’re gonna do it anyway.” The determination in their lyrics shines through in the music too, and if there is any justice with songs like these it won’t be long before they ‘make it’.
The mini-album ends with “Doctor! Doctor!”, another serving of contagious, anthemic pop-punk complete with chanting chorus to match.

The entire EP may only play out just over 10 minutes, but this small taster of what MiMi Soya can offer is enough to whet your appetite. If you’re a fan of the genre this a must-have.

(9/10)

Listen to more from Mimi Soya at Myspace

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NEW DATES: 2 additional dates

London O2 Arena on Sat 14th May 2011
London O2 Arena on Sun 15th May 2011

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London O2 Arena on May 11th 2011
London O2 Arena on May 12th 2011
London O2 Arena on May 17th 2011
Manchester Evening News Arena on May 20th 2011
Manchester Evening News Arena on 21st May 2011
The O2 Arena, Dublin on May 23rd 2011

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Tickets for Hotel Packages for both London and Manchester shows onsale from Ticketweb

What: Chris T-T
Where: The Tunnels, Bristol
When: 21st May 2010
Reviewed by: Becky Dunmall

This was my first visit to The Tunnels, and I have to say I was impressed with the venue. With its modern bar and setting it was cool despite the heat of the day, and with its own beer garden it is pure heaven on a sunny day. Due to the venue’s setup of two separate tunnels joined by a staircase, it’s a great environment for live music, giving the music a brilliant sound quality, with such an intimate feel.

Before Chris took to the stage I was slightly nervous, having only listened to a few of his songs, and hearing many comparisons to Frank Turner I was worried he wouldn’t stand-out from the many singer-songwriters that are around these days, however what Chris produced was a truly magically experience.

Taking to the stage just after 8.30, Chris T-T opened his 10 song set with his cleverly written view of the world, “The Shape We Are In” off his album “The 253”, followed by “Old Man”. The crowd started off small however as Chris played through his set the room suddenly became packed with people being drawn to the sound of his amazing voice as it filled the tunnel.

My personal favourite of the gig, had to be “Love is Not a Rescue” the title track of his most recent album. The lyrics are truly beautiful, and the song seems very personal as if he was bearing his soul for us to see.

Chris T-T’s lyrics are something to rave about, as they induce laughter, sadness and even hatred in the audience. With the “Hedgehog Song” bringing a tear to my eye, although you’ll be pleased to know it does have a happy ending, well, for the Hedgehog at least.

With his witty, meaningful lyrics Chris T-T is really something special, he has certainly gained a new fan in me.

(9/10)

Listen to more from Chris T-T at Chris T-T

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TUESDAYS UPDATES…..

UPDATE 16: Michael McIntyre, more Work in Progress shows at Leicester Square Theatre, London in June 2010, better seats available for latter dates, be quick from ticketsolve

UPDATE 15: John Mayer, production seats released for the shows at Wembley Arena, London, for Wed 26th and Thurs 27th May 2010, onsale from Ticketmaster

UPDATE 14: The Charlatans performing ‘Some Friendly’ at Roundhouse, London, extra tickets onsale from Seetickets

UPDATE 13: Mumford & Sons play the iTunes Festival on 9th July 2010 at Camden Roundhouse, London, apply for tickets from itunesfestival

UPDATE 12: Goldfrapp plays the iTunes Festival, performing live on 22nd July 2010 with special guest Marina + The Diamonds at Camden Roundhouse, London, apply for tickets from itunesfestival

UPDATE 11: The Wedding Present announce a date at Concorde 2, Brighton on Sat 28th Aug 2010, onsale from Ticketweb

UPDATE 10: Ash announce a show at Watershed, Wimbledon for Thurs 15th July 2010, onsale from Seetickets

UPDATE 9: Professor Green announces a show at Sound Control, Manchester on Fri 30th July 2010, onsale from Seetickets

UPDATE 8: Gaucho International Arena Polo, 3 international matches – including the grudge contest between England and Argentina, a celebrity pro-am match and entertainment in between at The O2 London on Thu 24th Feb 2011, on PRESALE to O2 customers from Wednesday, general sale from Friday

UPDATE 7: JLS, front block tickets released for the their Cardiff Arena shows for early 2011, onsale from Eventim

UPDATE 6: Al Murray the Pub Landlord will be supporting the Imperial War Museum’s new Historic Duxford project with an intimate (180) fund-raising show at Duxford on Saturday 29th May 2010, onsale from Duxford [Thanks James]

UPDATE 5: Sean Lock adds a show for Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington for Tue 26th Oct 2010, onsale from Ticketmaster [Thanks Phil]

UPDATE 4: The Faces are to play the Vintage At Goodwood festival, Sussex between August 13th-15th 2010 with Simply Red’s Mick Hucknell as the frontman & Sex Pistols Glen Matlock on bass, onsale from Goodwood

UPDATE 3: Sarah Millican adds a ‘Chatterbox’ show at The Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton for Sat 23rd Oct 2010, onsale from Seetickets and soon from Ticketmaster

UPDATE 3: Crosby, Stills and Nash, Crowded House, Elvis Costello, Joshua Radin & more added to the Paul McCartney show at Hard Rock Calling 2010, Hyde Park, London on Sun 27th June, onsale from Gigantic, Ticketmaster

UPDATE 2: Boyzone announce a date at Odyssey Arena, Belfast for Fri 18th March 2011, on PRESALE from Ticketmaster, [ Use password BROTHER]

UPDATE 1: Sonisphere Festival 2010 day tickets at Knebworth Park, Stevenage between Fri 30th July 2010 - Sun 1st Aug 2010, featuring the much anticipated Iron Maiden day tickets!

Also playing are Rammstein, Iggy & the Stooges, Alice in Chains, Motley Crue and more, onsale from 9am from Gigantic, Ticketmaster

Tired Pony [Snow Patrol / REM side project] play a 2nd show at HMV Forum London on Wed 14th July 2010 at 11pm, on PRESALE from 9am from Seetickets

Tommy Reilly plays a show at O2 ABC Glasgow on Sat 18th Sept 2010, on PRESALE from Ticketweb

D12 announce shows for the summer,

O2 Academy2 Bristol MON 05/07/2010
Academy 2 Manchester WED 07/07/2010
The Cockpit Leeds TUE 13/07/2010

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John Bishop announces a show at Assembly Rooms, Derby on Mon 28th March 2010, onsale from Seetickets

Elvis Costello & the Sugarcanes play at Vicar Street, Dublin on Thu 1st July 2010, onsale from 9am from Ticketmaster

Madina Lake announce a show at The Duchess, York on Thurs 5th Aug 2010, onsale from Wegottickets

Envy Of The State featuring Mudball, Follow the Fallen and Stakeout at O2 Academy3 Birmingham on Tues 29th June 2010, on PRESALE from 9am from Ticketweb

Frank Turner plays Komedia, Bath on Wednesday 14th July 2010, onsale from Gigantic

Attack! Attack! announce shows for Oct 2010, tickets for some shows onsale from Gigantic, Seetickets, check back for more shows, on sale from Friday

City of Fire announce a show at Sheffield Corporation for Fri 8th Oct, 2010, onsale from Wegottickets

Sasha & Swayzak play Plug, Sheffield on Saturday 19th June 2010, onsale from Gigantic

Black Eyed Peas, standing tickets released for the shows at The O2, London on thus Thurs 27th & Fri 28th May 2010, onsale from Ticketmaster

Drive by Truckers announce shows for November,

Oran Mor, Glasgow for Wed 10th Nov 2010
Manchester, Academy 2 for Fri 12th Nov 2010
Birmingham, Academy O2 for Sat 13th Nov 2010
London, Shepherds Bush Empire for Sun 14th Nov 2010
Brighton, Concord 2 for Mon 15th Nov 2010

Tickets for the Glasgow show onsale now from Ticketmaster, other shows onsale from Friday, check back for PRESALES

The Big Four: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax broadcast their show via satellite to select movie theatres Tuesday, June 22nd 2010, tickets onsale from Friday via thebigfourlive [Thanks Mark]

Grinderman announce a show for Apollo Hammersmith, London for Fri 1st Oct 2010, onsale from Friday, check back for PRESALES

Tom Jones has postponed his concert at Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road stadium for Saturday June 5th 2010. full refunds available from initial purchase point

IF YOU MISSED MONDAY UPDATES……

Swans With special guest James Blackshaw play shows in October,

Cyprus Avenue, Cork Thu 21 Oct 2010
Arches, Glasgow on Monday, October 25th 2010
Concorde 2, Brighton on Wednesday, October 27th
Koko London on Thursday, October 28th

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Jonsi releases extra tickets for the shows at HMV Forum, London for Wed 26th & Thurs 27th May 2010, onsale from Seetickets

Dreadzone announce a show at Pitz, Milton Keynes for Sat 20th Nov 2010, onsale from Wegottickets

Paramore, extra tickets onsale for the show at King’s Hall, Belfast for Tue 22nd June 2010, onsale from Ticketmaster

Future Of The Left play at Lexington, London on Friday, June 4th 2010, onsale from Ticketweb

Sting accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra announces european shows for October, playing 2 UK dates

London Royal Albert Hall on 1st Oct 2010
Newcastle, Sage Gateshead on 5th Oct 2010

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Babybird announce a date at The Cellars at Eastney, Southsea on Tuesday 22nd June 2010, onsale from Gigantic

GetToTheFront: Hello, how are you, where are you today, to make us all a little bit jealous?

SK: Um I have been just below Cleveland you know to relax, spending a little time with the family and right now I’m in Miami, Florida

GetToTheFront: So let’s talk about your new single ‘Eenie Meenie’. I think having you and Justin Bieber on the same track is every young girls dream… Whose idea was it to team up and do a track together?

SK: Well you know me and Justin have been friends for years and have a real close relationship like before the song even came about and basically the label had just said about recording together and we did you know and it was great we recorded like 4 or 5 songs and this song ‘Eenie Meenie’ that was the special one.

GetToTheFront: You’re doing a big tour in the USA with Justin Bieber, how do you think this tour will differ from your tours with the likes of Gwen Stefani, Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson?

SK: Because it’s like me and him brother to brother it is kinda like just me and him. Because the other tours was like touring with other people it got crazy but on this tour is going to be just me and just him really intimate and really personal It is going to be really nice I am really looking forward to it. It’s young it’s a young tour. Justin is fifteen and then I am 20 so it is going to be a young tour.

GetToTheFront: Do you think you will be bringing the tour to the UK?

SK: Um I think we are actually working with somebody now so definitely

GetToTheFront: If you were invisible for the day what would be the first thing you would do?

SK: The first thing I would do is, um, go to the mall man go to the mall, shopping

GetToTheFront: Just like normal things that are like harder to do these days

SK: Exactly go to the bowling alley and the movies.

GetToTheFront: If we said that you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what song would you pick and why?

SK: Bob Marley – No Woman No Cry

GetToTheFront: Do you have a favorite saying, that you use all the time? You know like forest Gump and life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you’re gonna get!

SK: Time is Money [Which incidentally is the name of Sean’s own record label]

GetToTheFront: With the song Fire Burning you worked with Red One who is a massive commodity at the minute, will you be working with him in the future?

Afraid of Fear: Definitely I think we will be working together again for some new stuff. That guy is like amazing

GetToTheFront: And you did a duet with Natasha Bedingfield a while ago, she is a British Artist. Is there any other British Artist you would like to work with in the future?

SK: Um, let’s see I would like to work with Leona Lewis. Leona Lewis is good.

GetToTheFront: Finally, what else have you got planned for this year?

SK: I am coming out with a clothing line and I am coming up with a third album it’s going to be crazy stuff Its going to be a lot of electrical songs on there a lot of up-tempo songs there will be some reggae in there.

Listen to more of Sean Kingston at myspace

Paramore return to the UK this winter for an arena tour,

2nd date at London O2 Arena on November 15th 2010, onsale from Ticketmaster, Seetickets

Liverpool Echo Arena on November 10th 2010
Sheffield Arena on November 11th 2010
London O2 Arena on November 13th 2010
Birmingham LG Arena on November 16th 2010
Newcastle Metro Radio Arena on November 18th 2010
Aberdeen AECC on November 20th 2010

Tickets cost £22.50 at all venues, except London, which is £24.50

Tickets onsale from 9am from Ticketmaster, Gigantic, Ticketline, Seetickets