Friday, 30 November 2012

The Script - #3


Older and wise, The Script reflect upon an intimate parchment of personal memoirs in their third album release. Perhaps also echoing the own trials and tribulations of his The Voice contestants, disciple Danny (assisted by co-judge will.i.am.) nurtures the potential of generations in lead single ‘Hall Of Fame’. Wiseman Will has certainly reunited the Dubliners with their rhythm and blues roots, directing him to hit stardom with this number one triumph. After a certainly long and winding journey, the disciple seems on his last legs with his urgent breaths in the ‘Six Degrees Of Separation’ chorus. First, we might think the worst is a broken heart but really what's gonna kill us is the second part- Danny captivates listeners alike when he quantifies heartbreak whilst recollecting upon his split from ex-girlfriend, model Irma Mali. ‘If You Could See Me Now’ delicately deals with the previously unspoken words regarding the loss of both Danny and guitarist Mark’s parents, later amalgamating into track ‘No Words’. With recurring themes of abandonment and sadness, we’ve heard similar things from them before but now it’s on a whole new level. Don’t worry boys, chin up, we’re certain the ‘Good ‘ol Days’ aren’t too far away…

Pebble: issue two is HERE!

In my last post I wittered on about the next issue of Pebble

Well, that issue is now here. This time around the theme was brothers and sisters, and although the music section doesn't directly adhere to that completely, there's some brilliant bits on brotherhood in film making and sisterhood in fashion design.

Music wise there's eleven album reviews, gig reviews on Bon Iver, Alt-J, The Maccabees, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and more.

Enjoy.


Here's my review of Green Day's latest addition to their album trilogy, ¡Dos!.

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Pebble: Skimming the surface of alternative publishing..



So, this is what I've been up to recently and it's so much damn fun. 

Back in August, a work-mate on their summer break back home from Bournemouth Uni told me about a new webzine they're helping out with. Knowing my love for journalism, she too encouraged me to get involved with Pebble

It's not all music-y, there's beauty, lifestyle, fashion and culture in there too.

Our first issue was released on the 30-something-ith of September. We've had 11,000 views to date for that. Next issue is out on the 30th of November. IT'S A MATTER OF DAYS. 

And on that note, The Killers had 'Day And Age' out recently. Check out my review of the album for the first issue of Pebble above.