British bands | The Musical Hype - Part 6

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Years & Years, Palo Santo [📷: Polydor]

Years & Years, Palo Santo | Album Review

Years & Years returns with a compelling sophomore album with ‘Palo Santo’ which masterfully incorporates social issues, sexuality, and spirituality.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJuly 9, 2018 ago

The Sourheads at Snooty Fox Wakefield [Photo Credit: © SD Photography, 2016]

Getting to Know…The Sourheads | Interview

Want to get to know the eclectic, English rock band The Sourheads? The Musical Hype interviews the versatile, multi-talented guitarist, Mik Crone.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsJune 28, 2018 ago

Bright: The Album © Atlantic

Bastille, ‘World Gone Mad’ | Track Review

Dan Smith and Bastille returns with “World Gone Mad,” an intriguing promo single from ‘Bright: The Album’, the soundtrack to the Netflix film.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 14, 2017 ago

alt-J, Relaxer [📷: Atlantic]

alt-J, Relaxer | Album Review

British indie-rock band alt-J returns with an intriguing, if flawed third studio album, ‘Relaxer.’ The band’s eclecticism knows no end on ‘Relaxer.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 8, 2017 ago

One Direction, Made in the A.M. [📷: Sony]

Does Zayn Malik Have a Valid Point About One Direction?

Former One Direction member Zayn Malik criticizes One Direction’s music as being generic. Does he have a valid point?

By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 22, 2015 ago

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