Monday 26 September 2011

The Chakras 5 Out Of 5 Album Review On Music News

The Chakras debut album "Build Me A Swan" is out now, download it from iTunes here

"After releasing a promising single earlier in the year (acclaimed by myself), The Chakras finally release their long awaiting debut album Build Me a Swan. Delivering honest, heartfelt indie, The Chakras have lived up to their promising billing with their LP.

Starting off with the soft-toned Movement the band immediately grab your attention with a well crafted keyboard based number, combining elements of Keane & Snow Patrol on the way but managing to steer clear of letting their influences define the group. The bands ability to create different songs throughout the album as the next track Build Me a Swan is guitar based, sounding similar to so many great contemporaries but delivered in such a way The Chakras truly stand out on their own.

The whole album is a great body of work, offering constant subtle variations that make the album flow perfectly. The slow tempo’d Nothing is Forgotten is the standout from the LP, although to be frank anything from Build Me a Swan could claim this title."

This is just an extract, read the full review on Music News here

Find out more about The Chakras on their website www.thechakras.co.uk, follow them on twitter @TheChakras here or become a fan on Facebook here

Tuesday 6 September 2011

Beverley Knight Performing In A Hot Air Ballon for Virgin's Red Room!

Watch Beverley Knight performing "Cuddly Toy" in an airbourne hot air balloon for Virgin's Red Rooms below, which also featured on Virgin Music's homepage. Below that you'll also find an interview also filmed up up in the air, in that beautiful balloon.

Queen of British Soul Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists over the past 15 years, scoring several top 10 albums, including the platinum selling Voice: The Best Of Beverley Knight. She has been awarded an MBE for her services to British Music and Charity, three MOBOs and her staggering live performances have gained her a legion of fans including Prince, Stevie Wonder, Take That and Jamiroquai. Her latest album 'Soul UK' sees her paying tribute to the British soul artists who inspired her, including Soul II Soul, Omar and Roachford.

To find out more, visit Beverley Knight's website here, follow her on Twitter here, and become a fan on Facebook here