inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Whip It Official Soundtrack (Various Artists)

Another compilation for a film comes from the brain of Drew Barrymore, who created it as a mix tape. Is it any good?

Read more here.

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Propellor Time (Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3)

Another week, another couple of reviews, this time starting with the 17th studio album by British underground treasure Robyn Hitchcock with a more approachable release. Does it compromise his style?

Read more about it here.

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Against the Gravity (Elvis Jackson)

Everyone knows Slovenia's leading punk/ska/reggae/metal band, right? It's Elvis Jackson (apparently), and they're targeting British shores with this release.

Is it any good? Click here to find out more.

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Grappling Hooks (North Atlantic Oscillation)

The second of two album reviews for this week, Grappling Hooks is another predominantly instrumental affair - whether or not it is good, however, is a different question.

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inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Boe Weaver (Boe Weaver)

It's a bit of a strange one for music this week, with me receiving the debut albums of two electro-esque musicians. Are they worth the bother?

Click here for the first, a review of Boe Weaver.

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Mark The Hard Earth (Kris Drever)

Folk music's finest Kris Drever has lined up his second solo effort after claiming several major awards for his feats with other people in collaborations. Is he strong enough on his own?

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inthenews.co.uk: Music review - A Sufi And A Killer (Gonjasufi)

Warp is a fantastic label, there's very little doubt in that statement. Still, does the newest artist do the business and carry on the good work of the company?

Click here for the Gonjasufi review.

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Valleys of Neptune (Jimi Hendrix)

It's my 200th article done outside of working contracts! And what better way to celebrate by reviewing Jimi Hendrix's newest offering?

Yeah, it's that Jimi Hendrix, a legend to top all other legends in the last 50 years. This album is an interesting one, but will it sink or swim in the sea of his legacy?

Find out here!

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - David G Cox (David G Cox)

This offering from Dreamtrak Records showcases the talents of yet another rising star in the UK's folk music scene, who works with classically-trained musicians to produce this effort.

Is it worth a listen? It's best to click here and find out.

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Follow Your Heart (Mat Riviere)

Mat Riviere, signed to Brainlove - one of my favourite labels at the moment - is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his contemporaries and do the record company proud.

Does he deliver? Find out here.

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Outbursts (Turin Brakes)

Given the need to get the review out quickly given its March 1st release, I decided to cover it for Sound Screen first, though my original deadline was for inthenews.co.uk, so here is another review of the album, written to a different format yet retaining many elements of the original. I have the same opinion as before, after all.

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inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Liquid Love (Shy Child)

A band known to have supported Muse (among others), Shy Child have done pretty well for themselves, yet is their fourth offering any good?

Find out my viewpoint on the release by clicking here.

inthenews.co.uk: CSKA Moscow 1-1 Sevilla

In my second piece of two for an evening of football coverage, I watched and reported on the game between CSKA Moscow and Sevilla, the first leg of a last-16 match-up held in the frozen conditions of Russia.

Find out what happened by clicking here.

inthenews.co.uk: Van Persie could return at start of April

In an effort to prove my abilities to myself and others when professionally addressing my one major hobby - sport - I requested to cover a couple of things at short notice and, a few hours later, I turned up two articles, this being the first.

Click to read about Robin van Persie's progression in my report for inthenews.co.uk.

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - At Loch Shiel (Trademark)

After three years of hard graft on this release, Trademark are hoping that their ambient blend of pop and electro will come off and win over new fans to a band who, it has to be said, have worked hard to build up to this moment.

Click here for my take on At Loch Shiel.

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Nerve Up (Lonelady)

For my next review, I had a look at one of the more promising artists, by all accounts, to fully enter the music scene this year. Will she sink or swim?

Read the Lonelady review here.

inthenews.co.uk: Fulham 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk

In my first match report for inthenews.co.uk, I took on the task of addressing the night's game between Fulham and last year's UEFA Cup champions Shakhtar Donetsk, which saw Fulham triumph at home.

Check out my piece by clicking here.

inthenews.co.uk: Premier League Playoffs: Good idea? Bad idea?

In this article for inthenews.co.uk, I had the chance to discuss the much talked-about issue of a possible Premier League playoff for the final spot to get into the Champion's League. Again teaming up with Alistair Potter, who I've worked with for both Super Bowl previews for this year and last, I take the side of being pro-playoff.

Does my argument hold firm? Click here to find out and judge for yourself.

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Mumbo Jumbo and Murder (Swanton Bombs)

A pair of 20-year-old lads get together to make a ferocious offering which harnesses heavy drumming and powerful chords. Hasn't this been done before?

Find out how it fares by visiting inthenews.co.uk.

inthenews.co.uk: Music review - Brow Beaten album sampler (Silver Columns)

A mysterious pair of mixers put together this interesting offering, though still refuse to let us know who they are, despite them being supposed household names.

Is it any good, despite this ruse? Have a look at it here.