Review of Epica's Consign To Oblivion and Interview Now Online!
Our all-new Epica feature reviews the band's new Consign To Oblivion album and accompanying EP "Solitary Ground." An extensive interview with Mark Jansen and vocalist Simone Simons and photos by Joseph Voncken are also included. (31 July 2005)
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Review of Visions Of Atlantis' Cast Away and Interview With Nicole Bogner Now Online!
Our review of Cast Away, the second album by Australia's Visions Of Atlantis is accompanied by an in-depth interview with Nicole Bogner. The album will appeal to Nightwish fans. (31 July 2005)
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Review of Patricia Vonne Guitars & Castanets and Interview Now Online!
Our review of Patricia Vonne's second album Guitars & Castanets is now online. It is accompanied by an exclusive and in-depth interview with the artist. (31 July 2005)
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Review of Jorane Live Now Online!
Our review of Jorane's latest Live album is now online. Live was recorded earlier this year in Montreal and should not be confused with her 2002 Live au Spectrum album. Although the style of Jorane's music is more progressive, her latest recordings will certainly appeal to Tori Amos enthusiasts. (31 July 2005)
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GuilFest 2005 Review and Slide Show Now Online!
Our GuilFest 2005 review and slide show are now online. This year we have focused attention on Nerina Pallot, Mary Leay from Who Will Miss Mary?, Martha Tilston, Louise Scott, Jorane, Jo Maultby from Quietus and Claire Toomey. (31 July 2005)
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Review of Tara Blaise's Dancing On Tables Barefoot Now Online!
Our review of the debut solo album entitled Dancing On Tables Barefoot by the stunning Tara Blaise--a rapidly emerging Irish singer songwriter--discovered by Corrs' manager John Hughes, is now online! (31 July 2005)
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Review of Conjure One's Extraordinary Ways Now Online
Our review of the second album by Rhys Fulber's Conjure One is now online. The album, due for release August 30th, includes vocal contributions from Chemda Kalili, Poe, Joanna Stevens, Tiff Lacey, and Rhys Fulber himself. (30 July 2005)
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Review of Asia Gold Now Online!
Our review of the Asia album Gold is now online. The remastered two CD set includes the band's entire recorded output on the Geffen label, rare b-sides and enhanced liner notes with great new photos. (30 July 2005)
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Astrid Swan Interview and Review of Poverina Now Online
Our Astrid Swan feature explore's her background, influences in her songwriting and feelings about being a young female artist in Finland in this all new interview. Certain to appeal to fans of Tori Amos, Kate Bush and Heather Nova, our review of her debut solo album Poverina is also online. (24 July 2005)
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Review of Imogen Heap's Speak For Yourself Album Now Online!
Our review of Imogen Heap's latest solo album entitled Speak For Yourself is now online. The album builds on the success of the 2002 Frou Frou album Details (review) and the artist's 1998 solo project entitled I Megaphone. (24 July 2005)
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New Charlotte Martin Interview Now Online!
Our all-new interview with the incredible Charlotte Martin further explores her background, her recent headline tour and the material included on her tour-only EP "The Darkest Hour." (23 July 2005)
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Susan Angeletti Bittersweet Album Review Now Online!
Our review of Susan Angeletti's album Bittersweet is now online. You can also find a brief review of her latest live album entitled 99 & a 1/2 Won't Do! in this article. (23 July 2005)
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Antigone Rising From The Ground Up Album Review and Interview Now Online!
Antigone Rising is a rapidly emerging band from New York comprised of five stunning women. Our review of their major label debut From The Ground Up is now online. It is joined by an exclusive interview with rhythm guitar player Kristen Henderson. (21 July 2005)
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Review of Tomas Bodin's I Am Now Online!
Our review of the third solo album by Flower Kings' keyboard player Tomas Bodin entitled I Am is now online. The album includes contributions from Marcus Liliequist (drums), Jonas Reingold (bass) and Jocke JJ Marsh (guitar) with vocal work by Anders Jansson, Pernilla Bodin and a wonderful showcase by Helen Schönning. (17 July 2005)
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Review of Wetton/Downes' Icon Album Now Online!
Our review of the John Wetton/Geoff Downes project entitled Icon is now online. The stunning and richly arranged ten-track album includes two cameo appearances by Annie Haslam and is certain to appeal to Asia and John Wetton solo-album fans. (17 July 2005)
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Glass Hammer The Inconsolable Secret Review Now Online!
Our review of Glass Hammer's two-CD masterpiece, The Inconsolable Secret, is now online. The album includes more contributions from the band's bevy of female vocalists--Susie Bogdanowicz, Laura Lindstrom, Flo Paris, Sarah Snyder, and Bethany Warren--than their prior work. (17 July 2005)
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iPod Mini Feature Expanded Again!
We have expanded our feature on the iPod Mini with reviews of the stunning Booq Venom Mini cases, Griffin iBeam and Griffin EarJams. A reviews of Griffin AirClick USB remote will be published soon. (16 July 2005)
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Brenthaven Trio 15.4 Shoulder Case Review Now Online!
Our Brenthaven Trio 15.4 Shoulder Case review is now online. The stunning computer case is one of the first to feature Brenthaven's innovative "core" protection system. (16 July 2005)
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Nicola Hitchcock Interview Now Online!
Our review of Nicola Hitchcock's debut album Passive Aggressive is accompanied by an all new interview that explores her thoughts about the material and the making of the album. (11 July 2005)
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Bospop and Pinkpop Slide Shows Now Online!
Check out Joseph Voncken's new slide shows for Bospop 2005 featuring Sharon Den Adel of Within Temptation and for Pinkpop 2005 also featuring Epica's Simone Simons. (10 July 2005)
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Ephemeral Sun Broken Door Album Review Now Online!
Our review of Ephemeral Sun's debut album Broken Door is now online. Fronted by soprano Laurie Ann Haus, the band's material is a mix of progressive rock and symphonic metal with allusions to Yes, Nightwish and Within Temptation! (10 July 2005)
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Magenta and Mostly Autumn Concert Reviews Now Online!
Our reviews of Magenta's spring tour, including reviews of their performances at for the CRS at the Herringthorpe Liesure Centre in Rotherham, their American debut and headline show at the Rites of Spring Festival (ROSFest) in Philadephia, PA and their DVD filming at The Pop Factory in Porth, South Wales are now online. Our review of Mostly Autumn at the Bloodstock Festival Openair and review of their extended performance at the London Astoria are also now online. Both reviews are accompanied by slide shows with photos taken by Stephen Lambe. (10 July 2005)
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Sal's Dysfunctional Released!
Sal's album Dysfunctional (review) is released on July 18th through Casket records. Sal are fast-rising band from South Wales featuring the lead vocalist, Cat. Our interview with the band will be published later this summer. (10 July 2005)
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Ashley Cleveland Interview and Album Review Now Online!
Our review of Ashley Cleveland's latest album Men and Angels Say is accompanied by an interview with the artist. (10 July 2005)
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Kara Williamson Interview and Album Review Now Online!
Our review of Kara Williamson's latest album Undisguised is accompanied by an interview with the artist. (10 July 2005)
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Lily Holbrook Feature Now Online!
Our Lily Holbrook feature is comprised of an indepth interview with the artist and reviews of her two albums Running From The Sky (2000) and Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt (2005). Lily's music is certain to appeal to enthusiasts of Tori Amos and Kate Bush. (10 July 2005)
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Iona DVD Review Now Online!
Our review of the 2003 release of a 1990 filming of the original Iona lineup with exerpts from and full versions of nine stunning tracks from the band's debut album and additional documentary footage on the island of Iona is now online! (09 July 2005)
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Hayley Westenra Live From New Zealand DVD Review Now Online!
Our review of Hayley Westenra's stunning DVD Live From New Zealand is now online. The recording includes an eighteen track live performance and further video features certain to draw new listeners to the artist and delight her already significant following. (09 July 2005)
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iPod Mini Feature Expanded!
Our iPod Mini equipment feature has been expanded with additional reviews including one for the Griffin AirClick wireless remote control and another for the Vaja iVolution case, both for the iPod Mini. (09 July 2005)
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Mermaid Kiss Updates!
Mermaid Kiss have been actively revising their website this summertime with news of their forthcoming album and related side projects. The site includes galleries of new photos of vocalist Kate Belcher taken by Chris Walkden. (07 July 2005)
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Review of Bond's Explosive DualDisc Now Online!
Our review of the latest offering from Bond entitled Explosive: The Best of Bond, a value-packed DualDisc combining CD and DVD, is now online! The twelve track collection features versions of material previously unreleased in America plus three all-new tracks and stunning videos. (06 July 2005)
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