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1. The Magic Gang (Album by The Magic Gang) The Magic Gang are making guitar  music exciting again, and their debut album proves this. After packing out festival tents last year, they released their debut album on 16th March 2018. This follows several EPs that showcased what the band is capable of, and the debut album exceeds expectations. "Alright" and "All This Way", which were previously released, have been amplified to be bulky indie anthems. This album will immerse you in 90s nostalgia. 2. Fenty Beauty - Gloss bomb Rihanna released her highly anticipated make up line last September, and after trying the majority of the products Gloss Bomb is my favourite. If your lips are in need of moisture, if they've been suffering through our extremely long winter, this product is the perfect solution. The Shea Butter moisturises the lips, and the neutral colour of the Gloss will  suit every skin tone. It's time we embrace the Gloss revi

Tape UK is a not for profit organisation aiming to raise money and awareness for homeless people of the UK by using amazing music and art.  The campaign started in 2015, founded by Dillon Willis. The organisation plan to host: live events, interviews with bands/artists, live music sessions and much more! Profits made at these events will go towards supporting the homeless, by providing: meals, clothes and shelter.  The rate of homelessness rose last year with over 3500 found sleeping rough in the UK. Because Tape UK is incorporating music and art with raising money for a good cause, people are intrigued to learn how they can help.  To get in touch with Tape UK and see how you can help, contact them by: Email - tapeuk@gmail.com Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/UKTape/ Twitter -  https://twitter.com/tapeuk/status/674911212556152833

Wolf Alice – You’re A Germ Second single off the North London quartet’s debut, with a hard to ignore name. You’re A Germ is a single with a narrative, which would take listeners back to their school days, talking about teenage relationships, they build on the nostalgia, which is a common theme throughout their first album. It’s the grungy sound we’re used to from Wolf Alice, but the song is a massive build up of lead singer’s Ellie Roswell’s emotions, starting off with a steady beat, going into something a lot heavier, making the single work, because of the contrast. FFS – Call Girl The Scottish, American super group, made of Franz Ferdinand and Sparks release Call Girl off of their Debut, self titled, album. Using funky harmonies, to make the chorus stay in your head all day, the song wants fans and audiences to enjoy it. The song borrows repetitive beats from Franz Ferdinand, but still feels like a Sparks single, because of the use of synths. Sure everyone will be hearing th

This year Citadel closed Victoria Park's festival weekend, although it was a one day festival, the celebrations had started off on the Friday with Lovebox festival. This was Citadel's first year as a festival, and from crowd reactions, I doubt it will be the last. Citadel saw Bombay Bicycle Club headline one of the few festivals they are playing this year. After a massive 2014, with Mercury nominated album "So long, see you tomorrow" and the last ever headline show at Earl's Court Exhibition Center, they have slowed down on the touring this year, but still made time to headline in their hometown.  The set opened with "Overdone" letting the crowd know what they were in for, an hour of fun, dancey, indie rock music. You could tell from the looks on the band's faces they were happy to be there, which obviously had a positive effect on the crowd. The band then went into "It's alright now" a song which the whole audience was dancing

This weekend welcomes Victoria Park's first ever Citadel festival. The festival sees Bombay Bicycle Club and Ben Howard share the headline spot, but they are not the only bands making an impact at Victoria Park. Honeyblood - Honeyblood are bringing their punky twist on indie rock to the festival this year, a change from the small venues they are used to playing. Just because they have been playing smaller venues, doesn't mean they are not ready to play bigger stages, their sound is definitely big enough to fill the festival tents this year. Dan Croll - Dan Croll is headlining one of the smaller stages at Citadel, following his debut album, Sweet Disarray in 2014, he has been seen supporting bands like London Grammar and headline his own UK tour. His music is perfect for a summer festival, having the right amount of chill out vibes and dancey tones.  Kurt Vile - The act before the festivals two headliners, bound to get the crowd going. With his band "The Violators&quo

Hi, it's Joanne, I thought it was about time I started posting what I'm writing (mostly album and gig reviews) online, so you can all see them. I've got a busy summer a head of me, including 2 festivals, a few gigs, and listening to new album releases, so there's no better time to start posting online than now. If you have any recommendations of what I should check out, or want to discuss your opinions on here feel welcome too :) I'd love to hear. I'll try and have my first post up for Monday, hopefully a playlist of what I've been listening to this week, hope you enjoy :)