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| Free Download Compilation Released! - 27/04/08 |
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Music Spotlight is proud to announce full details of our second download compilation and the first in a planned series. Music Spotlight Presents: Snapshots Volu... |
| Lack Of Updates - 17/04/08 |
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Apologies for the lack of updates on here since February. This has been due to work commitments outside of the website meaning I have very little free time to u... |
| Spotlight#38 - Her Name Is Calla - 17/02/08 |
The latest Spotlight feature is with Leicester 4-piece Her Name Is Calla who are due to release a new EP in April. Click the link below or visit the features se... |
| Spotlight#37 - The Winchell Riots - 17/02/08 |
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The next band to be put under the spotlight are Oxford 4-piece The Winchell Riots who formed from the ashes of Fell City Girl and are set to release their debut... |
| Writers Wanted - Urgent! - 10/02/08 |
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We are in urgent need of some new writers here at Music Spotlight to help out with reviews and uploading news articles. We can''t offer any form of payment othe... |
| Spotlight There Will Be Fireworks/Young Sensation - 03/02/08 |
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There are two new Spotlight features for you to read in the Features section. The first is with There Will Be Fireworks and the second is with Young Sensation. ... |
| Albums of 2007 - The Results - 27/01/08 |
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The results of our Albums of 2007 poll are now in! Thanks for voting. It was fairly close at the top, but the winners were Editors with their second album "... |
| Spotlight#34 - Broken Records - 27/01/08 |
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The Spotlight feature returns with Edinburgh seven-piece Broken Records the latest band to answer a few questions for Music Spotlight. Check out the features se... |
| Label Spotlight - Brew Records - 27/01/08 |
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A feature on new Leeds record label Brew Records, who recently released their first compilation Brew Records Volume One featuring the likes of I Concur, Vessels... |
| Last Chance To Vote! - 08/01/08 |
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If you haven''t already voted for your album of 2007 in the Top 10 Chart then now is your last chance as the voting will be closing soon. Editors currently lead... |
| Said Mike Release Stop The Clocks EP - 08/01/08 |
Said Mike release the ‘Stop The Clocks’ digital EP on Monday 7th January through Xtra Mile Recordings. For full details see the press release below: |
| Jonah Matranga New Single Details - 08/01/08 |
Jonah Matranga releases new single "Not About A Girl Or A Place" through Xtra Mile Recordings on January 14th. For full details see the press release ... |
| God Fires Man Debut Album News - 08/01/08 |
New York quartet God Fires Man follow up the release of their debut EP with their debut album this month. See the full press release below for more details: |
| Happy New Year! - 01/01/08 |
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Music Spotlight would like to wish everyone a happy new year and say thank you for visiting the site in 2007. The site has continued to grow at a steady pace th... |
| Update - 01/01/08 |
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Apologies for the lack of updates for the past month. This has been due to various technical problems and a lack of access to the internet which has resulted in... |
| Vote For Your Albums Of 2007! - 16/11/07 |
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With the end of the year fast approaching, now is the time to vote for your favourite albums of the year. Head over to the Top 10 section where you will find a ... |
| Top 10 Results - 16/11/07 |
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The results of the last Top 10 chart are now in. The chart went on a little longer than expected, but the results are as follows: |
| Spotlight#33 - Vigilante Wing - 04/11/07 |
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Next up in the Spotlight feature are Sheffield five-piece Vigilante Wing. Visit the features section or click the link below (opens in new window) to read the i... |
| The New 1920 Debut Single Info - 28/10/07 |
The New 1920''s debut single, ''Torpedo Libido'' will be co-released on 12th November by Big Scary Monsters Records and (Sam Duckworth, AKA Get Cape Wear Cape F... |
| Sam Isaac Tour/Single News - 28/10/07 |
Sam Isaac’s debut single, ''Sideways'' will be co-released on 10th December by Big Scary Monsters Records and Alcopop! Records, as part of BSM’s “Meet and Greet... |
| Gavin Thorpe Tour and Single News - 28/10/07 |
Gavin Thorpe releases new download-only single "Out Of Place" on 19th November. The track provides a good taster of what to expect from his forthcomin... |
| Captain Phoenix Single and Tour News - 28/10/07 |
Captain Phoenix are set to release their new single ‘Loneliness’ on Kind Canyon Records on Monday 26th November. The single will be on CD/ limited 7” vinyl and ... |
| Chris T-T EP and Tour News - 28/10/07 |
Chris T-T returns with a brand new EP ‘This Gun Is Not A Gun’ released on 19th November 2007 through Xtra Mile Recordings. The EP acts as a foreword to the fort... |
| Outcry Collective Release Debut EP - 28/10/07 |
Outcry Collective release their debut EP "Pay-Per-View-Love" tomorrow (29th October). |
| The Brent Flood - Autumn 2007 EP - Out Now - 16/10/07 |
The new EP from The Brent Flood, "The Autumn 2007 EP" is out now. The five tracks on the EP are available to download from iTunes, Napster or the band... |
| Bens Brother New Single + Audio Stream - 16/10/07 |
Ben''s Brother release new single "Carry On", the third to be taken from debut album "Beta Male Fairytales" on 12th November. The band have ... |
| Cage The Elephant Tour With The View - 16/10/07 |
Cage The Elephant are set to support The View on their forthcoming December tour of the UK. The band are currently on tour throughout October and November in su... |
| Spotlight#32 - And So I Watch You From Afar - 16/10/07 |
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The next band to be put under the spotlight are Belfast''s And So I Watch You From Afar, who are due to launch their new EP "Tonight The City Burns" o... |
| Spotlight#31 - I Concur - 10/10/07 |
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After a short break the Spotlight feature has finally returned, this time featuring Leeds quartet I Concur. The band feature on the latest Dance To The Radio co... |
| ilovevideo Launch DRM Free Video Website - 10/10/07 |
ilovevideo.com recently launched a new music video download store that uniquely is DRM free. See the press release below for details: |
| That Fucking Tank - New Single - 10/10/07 |
Leeds duo That Fucking Tank release new single "The Awesome Magnet" on 19th November through On The Bone Records. The single is released on limited ed... |
| News Section Updated - 10/10/07 |
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As you can see, the news section of the site has been updated and split into two sections. Site news will contain updates regarding the site, new interviews and... |
| Capdown Final Tour News - 10/10/07 |
Capdown begin their final ever tour next week after 10 years together. The band release their final single "No Matter What" on ltd edition 7" and... |
| Van Tramp Debut Album Out Now - 10/10/07 |
The self-titled debut album from London quintet Van Tramp is out now on Tunepony Records. Use the links below to watch the video for their recent single "H... |
| Captain Phoenix UK Tour Dates - 22/09/07 |
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Captain Phoenix release their debut album ‘Life. Temper. Riot’ in February 2008 and are playing around the UK at the following dates: |
| Spiritualized Announce One Off Special Show - 22/09/07 |
Following the success of a run of Europe-wide festivals this summer, the ‘Spiritualized - Acoustic Mainlines’ show has one final date confirmed for 2007. |
| The All New Adventures Of Us Tour - 22/09/07 |
The All New Adventures Of Us play a few UK tour dates this month. The band, who have toured with Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly and are set to release their debut alb... |
| Frank Turner DVD Release - 22/09/07 |
Frank Turner releases his first DVD ''All About The Destination'' on September 24th. The DVD documents Frank’s early career as a solo artist and contains live p... |
| Cage The Elephant UK Tour - 22/09/07 |
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Following a US tour with Queens Of The Stoneage, Cage The Elephant tour the UK from next week. The band are due to release their debut single Free Love through ... |
| Bens Brother Single and Tour News - 22/09/07 |
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Ben''s Brother release new single Carry On on 5th November. The single is the latest to be taken from the album Beta Male Fairytales which is out now. The band ... |
| Meet Me In St Louis Album and Tour - 22/09/07 |
Meet Me In St. Louis release debut album Variations On Swing this coming Monday (24th September). |
| Kubichek! Interview - 11/09/07 |
Kubichek! recently played at Stockton Ku Bar. Before the gig Music Spotlight caught up with Michael ''Frog'' Coburn to talk about their 2nd album and much more.... |
| Catsx3 and This Town Needs Guns News - 11/09/07 |
This Town Needs Guns and Cats and Cats and Cats release a split album through Big Scary Monsters Records on 1st October. The split album is the follow up to Cat... |
| Grammatics Single Details - 11/09/07 |
Grammatics release their debut single through Dance To The Radio in October. ''Shadow Committee'' is due to be released on 22nd October on a limited edition pre... |
| Justin Nozuka Hits The Road for a Mini Tour - 11/09/07 |
Canadian singer/songwriter Justin Nozuka embarks on a short tour of the UK this month, before returning to these shores once again in December for the winter Be... |
| Article - A Town Called Reading - 31/08/07 |
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Helen Andreou takes a look at the Reading music scene. Click the link below to read the article, or visit the features section.... |
| Vote For Music Spotlight! - 27/08/07 |
I''ve nominated Music Spotlight for the People''s Choice section of the BT Digital Music Awards 07 and would be grateful if you could take a minute to vote for ... |
| Inego Live at The Night and Day Cafe Manchester - 27/08/07 |
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Inego play live this Thursday (30th) at The Night and Day Cafe in Manchester. The bill also includes Beat The Radar, Leon and Flyer with tickets costing £5. |
| Joshua English Album and Tour News - 27/08/07 |
Joshua English releases debut album ‘Trouble None’ through Xtra Mile Recordings on 24th September 2007. |
| Kate Walsh Tour News - 27/08/07 |
Kate Walsh, whose singular talent first emerged when she hit the top spot on iTunes as an unsigned artist, is set to release her album, ‘Tim’s House’ simultaneo... |
| Kubichek! Tour Dates - 27/08/07 |
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Kubichek! tour from today with support coming from Battle. Dates are below: |
| Ooberman Give Away Entire Back Catalogue - 18/08/07 |
As a promotion for their forthcoming Lost Tapes album in September, UK Indie band Ooberman are giving away their entire back catalogue on www.ooberman.net. This... |
| Dartz! Announce Details of New Tour and Hiatus - 18/08/07 |
Dartz! have announced details of a September tour before they take a break from music. |
| Jonah Matranga Album and Tour News - 18/08/07 |
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Jonah Matranga releases new album "And" through Xtra Mile Recordings on 10th September, to be preceded by the single "So Long" on 3rd Septem... |
| Idlewild Release Best Of - 10/08/07 |
Idlewild release a Best Of album through Parlophone on 1st October. The album, entitled "Scottish Fiction - Best Of 1997-2007" celebrates the band''s ... |
| Babyshambles Single, Album and Tour - 10/08/07 |
Babyshambles release new single "Delivery" on 17th September, the first material to be taken from new album "Shotter''s Nation" released 1st... |
| Jakobinarina New Single Details - 10/08/07 |
Jakobinarina release new single "His Lyrics Are Disastrous" through Regal Recordings on 24th September. The single is the band''s third release to dat... |
| Meet Me In St. Louis Album and Tour News - 03/08/07 |
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Meet Me In St. Louis are on tour across the UK in support of their forthcoming debut album "Variations On Swing" released via Big Scary Monsters Recor... |
| The Toy Guns New Single - 03/08/07 |
The Toy Guns release their latest single Nice One Jerry / Shoot The Boy through the Regal Singles Club on 3rd September. The band also tour the following places... |
| Athlete Return With New Single and Album - 03/08/07 |
Athlete return with new single "Hurricane" on 27th August, the first track to be taken from the forthcoming new album "Beyond The Neighbourhood&q... |
| Help Wanted - 22/07/07 |
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Music Spotlight is looking for your help. If you are a writer and are interested in writing regular reviews, articles etc for us then please get in touch by ema... |
| Bolt Action Five New Single and Tour - 22/07/07 |
Bolt Action Five release new single ''Think Fast'' / ''Can The Freedom Regulate The Volume?'' through This Is Fake DIY Records on 15th October. The band are als... |
| Jakobinarina Single and Album News - 22/07/07 |
Jakobinarina release new single "This Is An Advertisement" on July 23rd. The single is taken from forthcoming debut album "The First Crusade"... |
| Videos - Undercut and Loney, Dear - 22/07/07 |
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Visit the features section to watch new videos from Undercut and Loney, Dear.... |
| A Silent Film EP and Tour News - 22/07/07 |
Oxford quartet A Silent Film release debut EP "The Projectionist" on 30th July on special gatefold CD and download through Xtra Mile Recordings. Visit... |
| CoPilot Effect Tour News - 08/07/07 |
Music Spotlight approved CoPilot Effect play the 13th NoteCafe on Friday July 20th in Glasgow. Support comes from The Parkers and Collar Up. |
| The Loyal Trooper - Debut EP - 08/07/07 |
The Loyal Trooper (AKA Andy Walker) releases debut EP "4 Quid With Flyer" on August 6th through This Is Fake DIY Records. The EP, which features the t... |
| Bat For Lashes News - 08/07/07 |
Bat For Lashes releases new single "What''s a Girl To Do" on July 9th through Parlophone. The single is taken from the album "Fur And Gold",... |
| Video - Interpol - The Heinrich Maneuver - 08/07/07 |
Use the links below to watch the video for the new Interpol single "The Heinrich Maneuver". The single is taken from the new album "Our Love To A... |
| Music Spotlight Compilation - 30/06/07 |
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Just a quick reminder that the Music Spotlight Compilation featuring My Luminaries, The Guild, Dark Sparks and more is still available to download for free from... |
| Tiny Dancers Update - 10/06/07 |
Tiny Dancers release debut album "Free School Milk" this Monday. The album features the top 40 hits "I Will Wait For You" and "Hannah W... |
| Jakobinarina News and Video - 10/06/07 |
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Iceland''s Jakobinarina recently released new single "Jesus" through Regal, and you can view the video using the links below. The band also tour the U... |
| The Cinematics Interview - 10/06/07 |
Visit the features section or click the link below to read an interview with The Cinematics ahead of their recent gig in Montreal.... |
| Top 10 Results June 2007 - 04/06/07 |
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Arcade Fire were the winners of the latest Top 10 chart with their single Intervention receiving 23 votes, just ahead of The Cooper Temple Clause, The National ... |
| Hello Saferide News - 22/05/07 |
Sweden''s Hello Saferide AKA Annika Norlin released new single ''I Was Definitely Made For These Times/The Quiz'' last week through Regal. You can listen to the... |
| Tiny Dancers News and Video - 22/05/07 |
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Visit the features section for news on the new Tiny Dancers single and to view the video for new single "Hannah We Know".... |
| Spotlight#30 - 4 or 5 Magicians - 22/05/07 |
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The next band to be put under the Spotlight are Brighton''s 4 or 5 Magicians who are due to release their debut single later in the year. Click the link below o... |
| My Luminaries Lead Jail Guitar Doors Festival - 21/05/07 |
Tickets are now on sale for the Jail Guitar Doors Festival in Reading on Saturday 16th June. The festival, led by My Luminaries frontman James Ewers and the bra... |
| Spotlight#29 - A Genuine Freakshow - 11/05/07 |
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The next band to feature in the Spotlight series are A Genuine Freakshow, who recently released their new EP entitled "0.008%". Click the link below o... |
| {satellite-state} Tour Dates - 02/05/07 |
Guildford five-piece {satellite-state} are on tour from this month. The tour stops at the following places: |
| TCTC Split - 24/04/07 |
The Cooper Temple Clause have announced their decision to split after over 7 years together. Speaking on their official site and through a myspace bulletin, Dan... |
| Editors Announce 2nd Album Details - 24/04/07 |
Editors have announced full details of their second album "An End Has A Start". The album will be released on 25th June with the first single "Sm... |
| Spotlight#28 - Cats and Cats and Cats - 23/04/07 |
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The 28th Spotlight feature is with Cats and Cats and Cats who are set to release another mini-album this Summer, the follow-up to last year''s "Sweet Drunk... |
| Top 10 Results - April 23rd 2007 - 23/04/07 |
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The results of the Top 10 Chart for this month are now in, with Maximo Park and Kubichek! making it a North-East one-two. The rest of the results look something... |
| Spotlight#27 - TSDOLE - 20/04/07 |
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The next instalment of the Spotlight feature is with Portsmouth five-piece The Strange Death Of Liberal England who recently released their debut single "A... |
| Spotlight#26 - Grammatics - 17/04/07 |
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The next band to be put under the spotlight are Leeds five-piece Grammatics who are set to release their debut single later in the year. Click the link below or... |
| The Pigeon Detectives Announce Album Details - 17/04/07 |
The Pigeon Detectives have announced full details of their debut album "Wait For Me". The album will be released through Dance To The Radio on CD, Hea... |
| Harrisons Album and Tour News - 04/04/07 |
Sheffield quartet Harrisons have announced details of their debut album along with a new tour and new single. ''No Fighting In the War Room'' will be released 1... |
| Loney, Dear News and Video - 29/03/07 |
Click the link below to read news of the new Loney, Dear single and view the video.... |
| The Good The Bad And The Queen News - 28/03/07 |
The Good The Bad And The Queen release new single Green Fields next week (Monday 2nd April) on Gatefold 7", coloured 7" and CD. |
| Coldplay Release Singles Boxset - 26/03/07 |
Coldplay are set to release a boxset of their entire singles catalogue from today. The boxset includes 15 heavyweight 7”s, packaged in original artwork and hous... |
| Free Download Compilation! - 20/03/07 |
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Music Spotlight is pleased to announce the release of our first official download compilation. The compilation features ten tracks from some great new bands and... |
| This Et Al - Of National Importance Video - 16/03/07 |
Click the link below for information on the latest This Et Al release and to watch the video for "Of National Importance"... |
| Tiny Dancers Tour and Single News - 16/03/07 |
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Click the link below for news on the latest Tiny Dancers single release and more.... |
| The Lodger return with new single - 14/03/07 |
The Lodger return with a new single on 9th April. "Kicking Sand" will be released through Angular Records as a download-only single, backed with the b... |
| Tiny Dancers Tour Dates - 06/03/07 |
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West Yorkshire quintet Tiny Dancers begin a nationwide tour from today in support of new single "I Will Wait For You" which is released on 19th March ... |
| Spotlight#25 - Blood Red Shoes - 05/03/07 |
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Hotly-tipped Brighton duo Blood Red Shoes are the next band to be put under the Spotlight. Click the link below or visit the features section to read the interv... |
| Top 10 Results - February 2007 - 05/03/07 |
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The results of the last Top 10 Chart are now in, with Bloc Party leading the way with The Prayer. The full top 10 can be seen below: |
| Spotlight#24 - Dark Sparks - 01/03/07 |
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Swadlincote quartet Dark Sparks are the next band to be put under the Spotlight. Visit the features section of the site or click the link below to read the inte... |
| Spotlight#23 - Fridays Ghost - 27/02/07 |
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The next Spotlight feature is with Liverpool/Leeds quintet Friday''s Ghost who released their new EP "Work Of The Invisible Hand" towards the end of l... |
| Spotlight#22 - The Hype Foundation - 27/02/07 |
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The next band to be put under the Spotlight are Newcastle quartet The Hype Foundation, who are due to release a mini-album later in the year. Visit the features... |
| Spotlight#21 - //victimofabrokenstereo - 21/02/07 |
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The next installment of the Spotlight feature is in, this time with //victimofabrokenstereo who is about to release debut EP "In the end we all know what w... |
| Kubichek! Album Tour - 12/02/07 |
Kubichek!, who release their debut album "Not Enough Night" on 19th March, have announced details of a nationwide tour to coincide with the release: |
| 65 Days Of Small Ideas - 12/02/07 |
65daysofstatic return with their third album "The Destruction Of Small Ideas" on 30th April. The album is preceded by a single release of "Don''t... |
| Spotlight#20 - Eben - 06/02/07 |
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The spotlight feature returns with Canterbury 6-piece Eben who recently released their debut EP "Brightness EP". Click the link below or visit the Fea... |
| Shifty Disco 10 News - 24/01/07 |
To celebrate their 10th birthday, Shifty Disco Records are holding a number of events. Kicking off proceedings tonight (Wednesday 24th January) is the Huw Steph... |
| Top 10 Results - 09/01/07 |
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The results of the top 10 chart for the last couple of months are now in. Acquiesce by Oasis came in first place with 17 votes, followed by Muse with Knights of... |
| Spotlight#19 - Tom Allalone - 02/01/07 |
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The first Spotlight of 2007 is with singer/songwriter Tom Allalone, who is due to release his debut album later in the year. Visit the features section or click... |
| Albums Of The Year 2006 - 02/01/07 |
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The Music Spotlight Albums Of The Year list for 2006 is now in. Head over to the features section or click the link below to see who has made the top 20 and who... |
| Merry Christmas From Music Spotlight! - 23/12/06 |
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I''d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2006 has seen the site continue to grow since launching in late 2005 ... |
| Article - The Short-Termism Of The Music Industry - 17/12/06 |
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Visit the features section to read a brand new article which looks at the perceived short-termism of the music industry and investigates some of the current tre... |
| The Vice Tour News And Free Download - 14/12/06 |
Reading 5-piece The Vice are offering a free download of their forthcoming single "Goodnight Olive Tree" on January 10th to fans who join the mailing ... |
| Spotlight#18 - I Was A Cub Scout - 10/12/06 |
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The next Spotlight is with Nottinghamshire duo I Was A Cub Scout, who recently released their 2nd single "Pink Squares". Head over to the features sec... |
| Fear Of Music Ready New EP - 08/12/06 |
Fear Of Music return on February 12th 2007 with a new EP entitled "We Are Not The Enemy". The EP is the follow up to the "Fast. Faster. Fastest. ... |
| Clap Your Hands Say New Album! - 08/12/06 |
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah have announced details of their second album, entitled "Some Loud Thunder". The record will be released on January 30th and c... |
| Forward, Russia! Interview - 02/12/06 |
Visit the features section of the site or click the link below to read an interview with Forward, Russia!''s Kate Nicholls ahead of their recent show in Montrea... |
| Spotlight #17 - The GoStation - 27/11/06 |
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The next instalment of the Spotlight feature is in, this time with New York five-piece The GoStation, who are due to release their debut album next year. Click ... |
| Album Preview - This Et Al - Baby Machine - 13/11/06 |
Leeds/Bradford four-piece This Et Al release a limited edition version of their debut album this week, entitled "Baby Machine". Lead singer Wu gives u... |
| Top 10 Results - November - 08/11/06 |
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The Top 10 results from the last poll are as follows: |
| Lack Of Updates - 08/11/06 |
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For various reasons the site hasn''t been updated as frequently of late. However, normal service should resume shortly and there will be more updates during the... |
| This Et Al Album and Tour News - 25/10/06 |
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This Et Al have announced details of their debut album entitled "Baby Machine", while the band will also be embarking on a winter tour starting at the... |
| Thirteen Senses Interview - 12/10/06 |
Thirteen Senses return in the new year with their second album entitled "Contact", the follow-up to 2004''s "The Invitation". Music Spotligh... |
| Spotlight#16 - Indigo Colony - 08/10/06 |
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The next band to feature in the Spotlight series are Newcastle based four-piece Indigo Colony who recently released their debut single "Even A Little"... |
| Album Preview - The Race - Be Your Alibi - 03/09/06 |
Reading five-piece The Race are set to release their debut album entitled "Be Your Alibi" through Shifty Disco on 11th September. Lead singer Dan Buch... |
| Spotlight#15 - Los Campesinos! - 01/09/06 |
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The next band to feature in the Spotlight series is Cardiff 7-piece Los Campesinos! Head over to the features section of the site or click the link below to rea... |
| Spotlight#14 - redcarsgofaster - 18/08/06 |
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The fourteenth spotlight with Leicester band redcarsgofaster is now online. The band recently released a new single "Micro/I Am The Storm" through Hig... |
| Top 10 Results August 2006 - 06/08/06 |
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Guillemots were the winners of the latest Top 10 Chart with their song "Made Up Lovesong #43" which received 13 votes. The Automatic were second with ... |
| Spotlight#13 - The Guild - 02/08/06 |
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The thirteenth spotlight is with Sheffield''s The Guild who recently released their debut single and are currently preparing to play at this years Leeds Festiva... |
| Spotlight#12 - Computer Club - 25/07/06 |
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After a short absence, the Spotlight feature returns, this time with Birmingham-based four-piece Computer Club. The band released their debut EP earlier in the ... |
| Forum Online - 19/07/06 |
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The Music Spotlight forum is back online in a new format. Head over there to sign up and discuss the recent Mercury Music Prize nominations and vote for your fa... |
| Race Week - 17/07/06 |
The Race are currently previewing tracks from their forthcoming debut album "Be Your Alibi" on both their official site and myspace site. There will b... |
| New Downloads Section - 19/06/06 |
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The new version of the downloads section of the site is now live and there are currently over 60 links to free and legal music tracks available online. More lin... |
| New Top 10 - 05/06/06 |
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20 new tracks have been added in the Top 10 section of the site so head over there now and vote for your favourite! Meanwhile, work is underway on the downloads... |
| Opportunities at Music Spotlight - 25/05/06 |
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As the site continues to grow, Music Spotlight is looking for new people to help out with the site and to provide content. Details of each opportunity can be fo... |
| Normal Service Resumed - 23/05/06 |
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All of the problems with the site over the last month or two now seem to have been fixed, and all of the lost content has now been reuploaded. New reviews will ... |
| Further Problems... - 20/05/06 |
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Due to another database problem, I''m currently unable to add any of the old reviews or add any new content other than news and features. This will hopefully be... |
| Spotlight#11 - Belafonte - Reuploaded - 16/05/06 |
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Spotlight#11 with American band Belafonte has now been reuploaded and can be viewed by visiting the Features section of the site. Hopefully that''s all of the m... |
| Spotlight#10 - The Pigeon Detectives - Reuploaded - 16/05/06 |
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The tenth spotlight with Leeds band The Pigeon Detectives has been reuploaded. Head over to the features section or click the link below to read.... |
| Spotlight#9 - Samsa - Reuploaded - 16/05/06 |
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Spotlight#9 with Samsa has now been reuploaded and can be viewed by visiting the features section or clicking the link below.... |
| Site Back Online - 15/05/06 |
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Due to technical difficulties the site has been offline for the last couple of weeks or so. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. However the... |
| Site Update - 27th April - 27/04/06 |
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*Updated 2nd May - Scroll down for reviews of The Lodger - Let Her Go plus the last 2 weeks of Marvin''s single reviews. |
| General Site Update - 19/03/06 |
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Due to other commitments, the site will not be updated as regularly over the next couple of months. Reviews will still be added, along with the occasional featu... |
| Live EP from Doves - 11/03/06 |
Doves are to release a download-only Live EP featuring 5 tracks recorded while on tour in 2005. The release is scheduled for April 10th, although it is subject ... |
| New Albums from Snow Patrol and The Futureheads - 11/03/06 |
Full details of the new albums from both Snow Patrol and The Futureheads have been released. Eyes Open from Snow Patrol is released on May 1st on both standard ... |
| Feeder Return With New Single and Album - 04/03/06 |
Feeder are set to release a brand new single entitled Lost and Found on 24th April. The single precedes the release of Feeder: The Singles which is out a week l... |
| Spotlight#8 - Harrisons - 25/02/06 |
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Harrisons are the next band to be put under the spotlight. Head over to the features section to read the interview. |
| Essentials - 17/02/06 |
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The new look Essentials page is now complete and ready to read. It contains a number of audio and video links and rounds up some of the latest album and single ... |
| Music Spotlight Top 10 Chart - 17/02/06 |
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The Top 10 section of the site is now working and there are 20 songs available to choose from. Simply use the vote now link below each song to vote for your fav... |
| Interview - The Open - 09/02/06 |
The Open released their second album Statues this week. Music Spotlight put some questions to the band to coincide with the release. Find out what the band thin... |
| Competition Winner - 04/02/06 |
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The Music Spotlight January competition has now ended. Congratulations to Martin Whitell who has won two great debut albums from The Kooks and Clap Your Hands S... |
| Competition - Reminder + Prizes - 28/01/06 |
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Just a quick reminder that the closing date for Music Spotlight''s January competition is Tuesday January 31st. If you still haven''t entered, you''d better be ... |
| Spotlight#7 - theoceanfloor - 27/01/06 |
The seventh band to feature in the Spotlight section are Glasgow-based 5-piece theoceanfloor. Click the link below or head over to the features section to read ... |
| Spotlight#6 - The Automatic - 20/01/06 |
The next band put under the Spotlight are Welsh Electro-Rock four-piece The Automatic, who are currently in the process of recording their highly anticipated de... |
| This Et Al Take a Sabbatical - 20/01/06 |
"Sabbatical" is set to be the next single release from This Et Al. The track, which will be available on CD and 7", will be released on Monday 8t... |
| The Open - Statues - Album Details - 14/01/06 |
The Open return on February 6th with second album Statues, the follow up to the 2004 album The Silent Hours. "We Can Never Say Goodbye" will be the fi... |
| Competition - January 2006 - 02/01/06 |
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Music Spotlight is offering you the chance to win a selection of music-related prizes to celebrate the start of the new year. All you have to do is answer 35 qu... |
| Spotlight #5 - Guillemots - 02/01/06 |
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Click the link below or visit the Features section to read the fifth spotlight, this time with hotly-tipped band Guillemots, who recently released their second ... |
| Coming Soon... - 17/12/05 |
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Work is ongoing on a number of areas of the site which should hopefully see the site improve sometime in the new year. Areas being looked at include the Top 10 ... |
| Elbow Tour Dates - 17/12/05 |
Elbow have announced a UK tour in February next year. Dates below: |
| The Wrens UK Tour - 17/12/05 |
American outfit The Wrens, who released their 2003 album The Meadowlands in the UK earlier in the year, are to tour a number of venues in February and March nex... |
| Spotlight #4 - The Lodger - 08/12/05 |
Head over to the Features section where you will find a new spotlight on Leeds band The Lodger who have recently released their second single "Watching/Not... |
| Editors Munich Details - 26/11/05 |
Editors have announced details of the tracklistings for all formats of the re-release of Munich, out on January 2nd. Featured on the release is a cover version ... |
| Compilation 1 - December 2005 - 26/11/05 |
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Head over to the features section where there is a suggested compilation CD comprised of downloads available freely and legally from various places around the I... |
| Article - Re-releasing the Re-releases - 15/11/05 |
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There is a new article in the features section of the site which looks at the growing trend of limited edition singles and re-releases, and the implications thi... |
| Your View #1 - 15/11/05 |
This is the first of the "Your View" features which aims to give music fans and artists alike a chance to say what they have been listening to lately,... |
| Writers Wanted - 12/11/05 |
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Music Spotlight is looking for writers to provide reviews and features for the site. Reviews can include singles, albums, gigs or classic albums. Features could... |
| Audio/Video Picks - 12/11/05 |
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Head over to the features section where you''ll find a few links to some current audio and video footage from the likes of The Futureheads and The Subways. If y... |
| The Lodger Pre-Order Details - 12/11/05 |
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The Lodger have announced details of how to pre-order their new limited edition single "Watching/Not So Fast". The single, which is Music Spotlight''s... |
| Lack Of Updates - 08/11/05 |
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Apologies for the lack of updates recently, but the site has now been updated with two new reviews with more to follow towards the end of the week. In the meant... |
| New Feature: Your View - 29/10/05 |
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As part of a new feature for the site, I am looking for your input. Music Spotlight wants to know your current thoughts on the world of music – favourite bands ... |
| We Are Scientists Interview - 29/10/05 |
An interview with We Are Scientists drummer Michael Tapper is now available to read in the Features section of the site. Tapper talks about how the band was for... |
| Spotlight#3 - The Race - 29/10/05 |
The third Spotlight feature sees Reading band The Race put under the microscope. The band recently released their second single "Amersham Road/Hope Song&qu... |
| Spotlight#2 - Kubichek! - 21/10/05 |
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The second Spotlight is with Newcastle-based Kubichek! who recently released their debut single "Nightjoy" and are set to release a second single on D... |
| New Single and Tour for The Lodger - 21/10/05 |
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The Lodger release new double A-side single "Watching" and "Not So Fast" through Double Dragon on November 21st. As with their first release... |
| This Et Al Announce New Single Details - 14/10/05 |
This Et Al follow up the sold out ''You''ve Driven For Miles...'' with ''Wardens'' (backed with ''Rotary Queen'') released via Jealous Records (ltd.edition) on ... |
| Spotlight #1 - This Et Al - 08/10/05 |
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The first in a series of new features, Spotlight contains information about some of the hottest new bands around including an interview with the band in questio... |
| New Album From The Open - 01/10/05 |
The Open have finished recording their second album, the follow-up to the critically acclaimed "The Silent Hours". The as-yet-untitled album was recor... |
| The Longcut On Tour - 01/10/05 |
The Longcut have announced details of a new tour of the UK in November. The short tour stops off at Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol and London. ... |
| Music Spotlight Launches! - 11/09/05 |
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Welcome to the now fully-launched MusicSpotlight.co.uk. Most sections will be in full working order now, although the site will continue to undergo development ... |
| War Child - Help:A Day In The Life - 09/09/05 |
The new Help compilation from War Child Music is available to download from today, with the CD going on sale September 26th. The compilation features exclusive ... |
| Jimmy Eat World To Release EP - 24/08/05 |
Jimmy Eat World will release a digital EP on September 6th entitled Stay On My Side Tonight. The EP will feature 3 previously unreleased tracks, a cover and a r... |
| Feeder Announce New Single Details - 24/08/05 |
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Feeder release a new double A-side single on October 10th. Following a petition by fans, the b-side to Tumble And Fall - "Shatter" will be re-recorded... |