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• The Best Of January 1999 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

  

  Listen to a selection of the best tracks from January 1999. Every month I revisit the music that we were listening to 20 years ago, and compile them into a... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Steve Mason - About The Light (Live)

  

  A fantastic acoustic version of the insistently catchy title track from Steve Mason's new album 'About The Light'.Nearly 20 years after that divisive and mad... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• 20 YEARS AGO: Linoleum - Your Back Again

  

  A melodic, Spector-flavoured indie pop beauty from Linoleum. This song was on one side of a 7" split single, released via Fierce Panda Records in early 1999. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Ian Brown - Ripples

  

  Since the high profile reunion of The Stone Roses in 2011, it's been all too easy to forget how long it's been since Ian Brown's last solo album. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• 20 YEARS AGO: Sing-Sing - I Can See You

  

  A dreamlike helping of electronic, 60's-influenced pop, which featured in the UK singles charts 20 years ago in February 1999. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• A-Z: Atari Teenage Riot - Start The Riot

  

  A rampant digital hardcore classic from Atari Teenage Riot. 'Start the Riot' was taken from the Berlin group's 1996 debut album 'Delete Yourself! Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: The Chemical Brothers - Go To Keep On

  

  More brand new music from electronic legends The Chemical Brothers. The groovy electro-disco flavoured 'Got To Keep On' is taken from the duo's upcoming album... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• ALBUM: The Specials - Encore

  

  The Specials release their long-awaited new album 'Encore' today (1st February). Listen to the LP in full via YouTube below. If you appreciate the music, we... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• 20 YEARS AGO: Mansun - Six (Single Version)

  

  Released exactly 20 years ago today on 1st February 1999, this re-recorded edit of the title track from Mansun's cult classic LP 'Six' reached number 16 in the... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• ALBUM REVIEW: Ian Brown - Ripples

  

  Ian Brown's new album is out today. Listen to tracks from 'Ripples' below via the YouTube player. Since the high profile reunion of The Stone Roses in 2011, it'... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Fun Lovin' Criminals - Sunset

  

  It's been a while since we've heard anything new from New York trio the Fun Lovin' Criminals. It's been nearly nine years since 2010's 'Classic Fantastic' LP an... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• 20 YEARS AGO: Surreal Madrid - Girls Of The Nite

  

  Released 20 years ago in January 1999, this underrated big beat classic from Surreal Madrid. It was originally issued in 1998 via Fused and Bruised Records,... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• A-Z: Aswad - Dancehall Mood (Dancehall Mix)

  

  British reggae outfit Aswad have been performing and making music since the mid 70s. Adding RnB and soul influences to their sound, the group have released a... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Slowthai - Doorman

  

  Making music that portrays the chaotic, toxic climate of Conservative Britain, the rabid British rapper Slowthai has produced a digital punk rock trailblazer... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• A-Z: Astronaut - Make Your Mark

  

  Swooning 70s pop flavours combine with Beach Boys melodies on this stunning track from Liverpool-based indie combo Astronaut. This was originally released as th... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• 20 YEARS AGO: Gene - Mayday

  

  Another track from one of the albums that will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019. 'Revelations' was the third studio LP by Gene, who returned in 1999... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Gum Takes Tooth - Fights Physiology

  

  Pounding, shredding, otherworldly machine music from the new Gum Takes Tooth album 'Arrow'. The extraordinary 'Fights Physiology' is the first all-electronic... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• 20 YEARS AGO: Mercury Rev - Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp

  

  Released as a single in January 1999, this house-tinged closing track from Mercury Rev's acclaimed fourth album 'Deserter's Songs' peaked at number 26 on the... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• A-Z: Astrid - No Reason

  

  British indie enthusiasts of the late 90's may remember melodic Scottish quartet Astrid. I am no exception, in fact after hearing their charming single... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Track Of The Day: Squid - The Dial

  

  One of THE bands to watch in 2019, with this addictive hit of jagged post-punk funk creating much anticipation and excitement for what is to come from this... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2019 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC