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Review: Parklife 2019
Despite the rain, wind and mud, Parklife manages to pull off an incredible weekend of dancing, visual wonder and musical excellence, writes Jake Oliver
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Album Review: When We Land by Anteros
Jake Oliver reviews Anteros' debut full-length release, When We Land, which sees a clash between the band's original DIY grit and newer, more impressive production elements
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Live Review: The Japanese House
The Japanese House demonstrates her ethereal magic with a set spanning early EPs and latest tracks from her debut album, writes Deputy Music Editor Jake Oliver
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Album Review: Sundara Karma - Ulfilas' Alphabet
Packed full of socratic, philosophical observations, Sundara Karma's second record is a phenomenal exploration of modern life and our struggle to communicate, writes Jake Oliver
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Record Reappraisal: The Smiths - The Smiths
Jake Oliver re-examines The Smiths' eponymous debut 35 years after its original release and shares why it is just as relevant today
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Preview: Parklife 2019
After the release of a phenomenal lineup, Jake Oliver explores all the excitement yet to unfold as Parklife returns to Heaton Park for its tenth year
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Album Review: Unfortunately, Terror Jr - Terror Jr
Jake Oliver reviews the mysterious alt-pop duo Terror Jr following the release of their surprisingly emotive debut LP Unfortunately, Terror Jr
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EP Review: Isla Den - Water Signs / Navi.6
Jake Oliver explores the tranquil atmosphere created by Canadian electronic duo Isla Den across both of their releases to date
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Live Review: Wolf Alice at Victoria Warehouse
After a busy few months touring extensively with their Mercury Prize winning sophomore album, Wolf Alice set off for one final celebration at Manchester's Victoria Warehouse
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Feature: A Brief Inquiry Into The 1975
On the release of the The 1975's latest and third outing, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, Jake Oliver and Olivia White track the group's progress since their EP launch
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Live Review: The Japanese House
The Japanese House return from a year's absence with more confidence and mastery than ever before to deliver an enchanting performance at Gorilla, writes Deputy Music Editor Jake…
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Preview: Kurupt FM - The Warehouse Project
Everyone's favourite pirate radio station - Kurupt FM – is set to deliver a knockout performance at The Warehouse Project, writes Jake Oliver