By mattr on January 12, 2010
So, we seem to be emerging from the Christmas lull that stops all the good music releases, and we can safely return to building our music collection. I’m switching these posts over to using Spotify links so you can get easy and free access to the best new music straight away. Here are my first [...]
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By mattr on January 6, 2010
I recently posted a number of music recommendation sites for filling your new MP3 player – but over the last few weeks I’ve been using Spotify more and more to listen to tunes whilst at my PC. If you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend it – for free (with ads) or a reasonable [...]
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By mattr on January 5, 2010
If you are staying with the programme, then you’ll know that 2010 is going to be an amazing year. Amongst the many shooting stars this year will be some brand new ones in the music industry, I’ve picked out 5 artistes that I’m convinced will be massive this year.
Here’s a quick Spotify playlist with [...]
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By mattr on December 31, 2009
Back at the beginning of 2009, I picked out some stuff I was looking forward to – I had about 10 albums that I thought would be exciting. Looking back, I think I was about 50/50…
(each link takes you to the Spotify album page for a listen before you buy)
Antony and the Johnsons – [...]
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By mattr on November 17, 2009
The third in my occasional series of recommendations for building your music library – not the new shiny releases in the press, but the older stuff that you need to get a good rounded collection on the go. If you are just buying your MP3 player, these are the artists you need to look [...]
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By mattr on November 16, 2009
It’s that horrible becalmed time when record companies don’t release much so they can clear the decks for the Christmas rush – all diverting their marketing dollars to the x-factor and novelty nonsense – so new releases are a struggle. Never fear though, I’m here, sifting through the releases and making sure you get [...]
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By mattr on October 26, 2009
Still with me on this? Another Monday rolls round and I have a bunch of great music that really demands your attention, but don’t take my word for it – click the links to listen to clips on Amazon before you make a purchase of these fine albums to expand your music collection.
Strict Joy [...]
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By mattr on October 21, 2009
The second in an occasional series – some suggestions to build up your music collection, but not the new shiny stuff. These suggestions focus on the outskirts, building up your back catalogue to find some gems. Don’t take my word for it – click the links to get to the Amazon pages for these artistes. [...]
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By mattr on October 12, 2009
Not much great new music this week, but these are worth checking out – don’t take my word for it – click the link for the Amazon page for each of these albums.
Conditions by The Temper Trap – you know that tune, it is being played everywhere – it’s called Sweet Disposition, and it [...]
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By mattr on October 5, 2009
Monday morning – the day that all the new releases come out – and here is another selection of tuneage that will plump up your MP3 player or CD collection. Don’t take my word for it – follow the links, listen and buy.
In This Light & On This Evening by the Editors – a [...]
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