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Norma Tanega I’m the Sky: Studio and Demo Recordings, 1964 1971

It’s been rewarding to observe, over the past half decade, blossoming interest in the songs and life of Norma Tanega. Raised in Long Beach, California, she found a small degree of infamy in the mid-’60s, when her “Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog” single hit the Top 40 in the US and UK. After time spent playing the coffee house circuit, this newfound visibility led to international travel, including a fated meeting with Dusty Springfield in London – the two would be lovers for a time, and Dusty would record some beautifully tender renditions of Tanega’s songs. There were only...
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Arcade Fire We

Anyone harbouring the ambition to create a work that encapsulates the chaos and confusion of these times faces a fundamental obstacle: there’s rather a lot to cover. That’s certainly one of the reasons that We – Arcade Fire’s sixth album and first since 2017’s Everything Now – required the most protracted birth process in their two-decade career. In a BBC interview in 2020, frontman Win Butler claimed to have written “records and records” of material while locked down at home. Nor did this torrent stop when they were able to re-enter the world and work on the album in...
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Malaysian pop singer Charmaine Koh Unveils “Bonfire”, another reveal off upcoming debut EP Sunflower at Sundown

Malaysian pop singer Charmaine Koh has been making all the right moves and just unveiled “Bonfire,” the first reveal of her upcoming debut EP Sunflower at Sundown. This ever-soft and groovy track offers fans a sumptuous creation by the gorgeous Charmaine who deploys her vivid artistry and limitless imagination in a new light. Soft yet powerful, “Bonfire” subtly merges pop and R&B the Charmaine Koh way.  Charmaine Koh has been on the high rise lately, garnering hundreds of thousands of plays on most major streaming platforms with her previously released singles including “Pause” and “Why Don’t You Live.”  Charmaine...
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T.Rex T.Rex 1972

In 1972, England found itself staring down a very bleak decade. Inflation continued to soar, and unemployment hit its highest rate since the 1930s, with nearly one out of every four people out of work. Tensions in Ireland escalated, and uncertainty loomed on seemingly every front. Those and other trends would culminate in blackouts and dole queues, and a general sense that the country and its culture were crumbling. But the sprite born Mark Feld existed in direct and ecstatic opposition to such doom and gloom. The country moped, but he rocked. That summer the rockstar rechristened Marc Bolan...
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Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal Get On Board

The original Get On Board by blues icons Terry and McGhee was a 10” album released on the Folkways label in 1952, the eventual fruits of a partnership formed a decade earlier and which thrived well into the ’60s. The record’s contents were key texts in the early musical education of both Mahal and Cooder during their teenage years in California, and a shared love when both were members of The Rising Sons (although the band’s only album, recorded in ’65, went unreleased for more than quarter of a century). ORDER NOW: Miles Davis is on the cover in the...
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The Ultimate Companion to Pink Floyd Live

Presenting our latest online exclusive: The Ultimate Companion to Pink Floyd Live. The deep dive into Pink Floyd’s road to their masterpieces – from Piper to The Wall. Includes a massive new interview, 50th year anniversary of The Dark Side Of The Moon. Also: rediscovered interviews, all in this latest issue. Buy a copy here!
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Stunning Single From Aaron Carter And 3D Friends

Today’s talents Aaron Carter and 3D Friends came together for a collaborative project. “She Just Wanna Ride” is the first of many joint works in Aaron Carter’s upcoming album that is soon to delight audiences. Multi-platinum pop star Aaron Carter is once again on top of his game, sharing a gem that has already gathered hundreds of thousands of plays and streams.  Aaron Carter achieved wild success with his self-titled debut album and sold 10 million copies worldwide and is listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest singer to have four consecutive top ten singles....
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Up And Coming Artist Jeremy Finlay Showcases His Unique Talent In “REASONS”

Jeremy Finlay is at the top of his game this year, with a brand-new release called “REASONS,” a track and video that will shatter your heart.  Throughout the music video, he expresses that with every terrible tragedy, there is an upcoming brightness at the end. Jeremy tells us that we will develop and become stronger as a result of our terrible experiences. Having stated that, it is preferable to focus on the good lessons we have gained from our terrible experiences. Finlay, who is once again sharing his ability and craft with the world, promises an exciting year ahead...
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Uncut June 2022

HAVE A COPY SENT STRAIGHT TO YOUR HOME Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Sharon Van Etten, The Black Keys, Arooj Aftab, Michael Head, The Associates, Roxy Music and Glen Matlock all feature in the new Uncut, dated June 2022 and in UK shops from April 21 or available to buy online now. This issue comes with an exclusive free CD, comprising tracks featured in Uncut’s free CD. MILES DAVIS: During the early ’70s, Miles Davis once again pointed the way ahead. Fired up by Hendrix, Sly Stone, James Brown and the righteous spirit of the decade, Miles blew...
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The making of Spiritualized’s “I Think I’m In Love”

Jason Pierce is weighing up the news that the third Spiritualized album, 1997’s Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space, has secured a spot on the list of the greatest albums released in the 25-year life span of Uncut. “It’s nice, and I do like the album,” says Pierce of a record that many regard as his masterpiece. “It was lots of ups and downs, and some things came easier than others. Some of the goal is to make it believable at the end, but the whole thing is a construct. Smoke and mirrors. That’s the joy of...