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Magazine Sixty Music Review with Heaven Sent: The Rise Of New Pop 1979-1983
Greg Fenton reviews Heaven Sent: The Rise Of New Pop 1979-1983 – Cherry Red Records Coined by Paul Morley the term New Pop is not one I cherish sounding a little too contrived, too smooth to taste. Although, as with all these things labels stick with a certain accuracy. Words aside I love a lot…
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Magazine Sixty Interview with Diego Roca (Ro-k)
We talked recently with acclaimed DJ Diego Ro-K about his current The Deal EP for MFF co-produced alongside Diego Cid as D+D, his history, and thoughts on the current DJ and music culture. Welcome to Magazine Sixty, D + D (Diego Ro-K and Diego Cid). Let’s start with how you got into DJ’ing, who were…
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Magazine Sixty Music Review with Ramin Rezaie
Greg fenton reviews Ramin Rezaie – Folks Get Down – NAIMA This is an easy fit when the shining sun feels perfect and the sky is crystal blue. Although I guess the immortal words, Everybody Loves The Sunshine could feel right anytime as this classic vocal line and hot keys seal the deal. Ramin Rezaie’s…
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Magazine Sixty Interview with DJ Counselling
Magazine Sixty Interview with DJ Counselling who talks in-depth about influences, creative technique, and his stunning new album Alt-Mobeat. Welcome to Magazine Sixty, Ash. I’m glad you have taken the time to answer some questions on the nature of your continuing, significant work. While your music is often uplifting (in the soulful sense of the…
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Magazine Sixty Music Review with Other Light Ensemble
Greg Fenton reviews Other Light Ensemble – Body of Ritual Tapestry – Blue Tapes If you feel that this kind of improvised, free-flowing wealth of sound bouncing crazily off atoms might tempt you into an altogether more adventurous state of mind then please, press play. After all, what have you got to lose? Apart from…
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Magazine Sixty Music Review with Joep Beving & Maarten Vos
Greg Fenton reviews Review with Joep Beving & Maarten Vos – vision of contentment – LEITER Pianist Joep Beving and cellist Maarten Vos have created awe-inspiring pieces of music carved out in emotional brilliance, resounding across styles and genre definitions, each cutting straight to the heart of the matter. In the end, it’s simply how…
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Magazine Sixty Music Review with WAPO Jije
Greg Fenton reviews WAPO Jije – Motionless – Stay True Sounds Stay True Sounds has that rare ability to capture the qualities of tradition while infusing their music with contemporary zeal. This gorgeous, exceptional slice of sound fuses a deep reflection of gospel-inspired chords, an unhurried pace of shuffling drums, plus a heady celebration of…
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Magazine Sixty Interviews Ammonite
Having just released a brilliant debut album Blueprints for Ransom Note vocalist and creative composer Ammonite talks to Magazine Sixty about all things musical and about forthcoming live performance on July 12 at The Albany Studio (London) for Unravel. Welcome to Magazine Sixty, Amy. You Don’t Know Me will remain one of my favourite pieces…
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Magazine Sixty Music Review with Auguste Safar & Raphael Graham
Greg Fenton reviews Auguste Safar & Raphael Graham – ZA RIA EP – 366 DAYS If music is worth more than endless snare rolls and tired old disco samples then it must say something of note by connecting to synergy that is proactive and contemporary. Auguste Safar and Raphael Graham’s inaugural 366 DAYS record has…