Magenta and IQ Honoured at Classic Rock Society Best Of The Year Awards!
Magenta's Christina Booth was presented with a Classic Rock Society Best Of The Year Award for Best Female Vocalist of 2004. Christina joins Musical Discoveries featured artists Rachel Jones (Karnataka) who won four consecutive awards from 2000 to 2003, Heather Findlay (Mostly Autumn) who won in 1999, Tracy Hitchings (Strangers on a Train, Landmarq) who won in 1995 and 1998 and Joanne Hogg (Iona) who won three awards in 1994, 1996 and 1997. Magenta was also presented with a BOTY for Best CRS Gig of 2004. A new double live album and new EP are due from Magenta in early December.
IQ's founder Martin Orford was presented with a BOTY for Best Keyboard Player of 2004. The band's Bass player John Jowitt won his ninth CRS BOTY award for Best Bass player having achieved the award consecutively between 1993 and 1998 again between 2002 and 2004. IQ also took BOTY honours for their best new album Dark Matter and best song "Harvest of Souls." IQ has released a special edition live DVD in time for the holiday season. (28 November 2004)
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New Silje Nergaard Live Performance Review Now Online!
Our review of Silje Nergaard's live performance at the Soho Jazz Club in Central London has been added to our feature presenting reviews of the artist's work. (26 November 2004)
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Review of Rebecca Gohn's Recollections Now Online!
Our review of Rebecca Gohn's debut album Recollections is accompanied by an interview that explores the artist's background, development of the album and her hopes and dreams. (26 November 2004)
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Review of Elane's The Fire Of Glenvore and Interview with Joran Now Online!
The latest addition to Harald Lowy's (Chandeen) Kalinkaland label is the German heavenly vocals group Elane. Our feature includes an exclusive interview with their lead vocalist Joran and a review of their stunning debut album The Fire Of Glenvore. (25 November 2004)
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Review of Jane Siberry's When I Was A Boy Now Online!
Our review of Jane Siberry's tremendous album When I Was A Boy is now online! (25 November 2004)
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Tenfold Loadstar Mellow Garden Review Now Online!
Our review of Tenfold Loadstar's second album Mellow Garden is now online! (23 November 2004)
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Marlee Grabiel Interview and Album Review Now Online!
Our Marlee Grabiel feature includes an insightful interview with the singer and reviews of her debut solo album Ready Or Not as well as the Past Forever EP. Enthusiasts of Katie Melua, Evanescence and Within Temptation will be interested in these recordings. (21 November 2004)
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Iona Records In-Concert DVD!
Iona has completed the initial recording of their in-concert DVD due for release in 2005. Read our review of the conert at the University of London on 12 November 2004. (20 November 2004)
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Megan Manoram Interview and Brand New Dress Album Review Now Online!
Read the first online interview with Megan Manoram and review of her debut album Brand New Dress in our feature article. (20 November 2004)
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Sariah Bishop Interview Now Online!
In his debut contribution to Musical Discoveries, Mark Fisher interviews model turned goth rock princess Sariah Bishop. The article also includes our review of her album Mute Malevolence. (20 November 2004)
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Review of The Dreaming Live at The Tralf Now Online
Our review of The Dreaming's live performance at The Tralf in Buffalo, NY supporting The Acoustic Strawbs on 12 November 2004 is now online. The performance featured the stunning vocal work of both Ann Janish-Scheider and Leah Pinnavaia. (14 November 2004)
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Review of Rebecca Luker's Leaving Home Now Online!
Our review of Rebecca Luker's tremendous solo album Leaving Home is now online. Well known for her work on Broadway, Rebecca is also the voice of Paul Schwartz' Aria series (Metamorphosis review). (12 November 2004)
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Review of Minnie Driver's Everything I've Got In My Pocket Now Online!
Our review of Minnie Driver's new album Everything I've Got In My Pocket is now online! (09 November 2004)
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Review of Christina Branco's Sensus Album Now Online!
Our review of Cristina Branco's stunning new album Sensus is now online! (09 November 2004)
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Review of Club For Five Ensi-Ilta Album Now Online!
Our review of the debut album by the Finnish a capella ensemble Club For Five entitled Ensi-Ilta is now online. The material will appeal to enthusiasts of Rajaton, whose three albums and live performances have been reviewed here earlier. (07 November 2004)
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Reviw of Bugatti Type 35's Traction Album Now Online!
Our review of BugattiType35's 2001 album Traction is now online. Originally from New York, now Madison, Wisoconsin-based, Wendy Bugatti has also shared promising demos of material planned for her own release with our editorial staff. We plan to publish an interview with Wendy shortly. (07 November 2004)
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Sarah Brightman Harem World Tour Feature Now Online!
Our new Sarah Brightman feature reviews her tremendous Harem World Tour live performance at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes Barre, PA on November 3, 2004. The article also reviews the stunning Live From Las Vegas DVD and CD which both capture the essence the Harem World Tour. (06 November 2004)
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Review of Jennifer Cutting's Ocean: Songs For The Night Sea Journey Now Online!
Our review of Jennifer Cutting's Ocean: Songs for the Night Sea Journey is now online. The album includes contributions from a variety of guests including Troy Donockley and Maddy Prior. (06 November 2004)
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Review of Ashlee Simpson's Autobiography Now Online!
Our review of the special edition of the debut album Autobiography by Ashlee Simpson is now online. (01 November 2004)
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