Weekly Update

Week Commencing: 6th December 2011

Quick 2 Minutes
This week Kickstart the Season have been recording some new songs which they have released on youtube, they sound amazing and I would very much recommend you having a listen. I'll put a video below this for you to listen to. This is a sample of their song Right Now.

 Also this week BBC Sound of 2012 nominees have been announced. And from my view I am over the moon that the wonderful Spector are involved. The other acts involved are

A$AP Rocky

Azealia Banks

Dot Rotten

Dry The River

Flux Pavilion

Frank Ocean

Friends

Jamie N Commons

Lianne La Havas

Michael Kiwanuka

Niki & The Dove

Ren Harvieu

Skrillex

Spector

 Stooshe

for more information check out this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16003723.

It is getting close to that Christmas stage where everyone gets jolly and spends way too much money. Also it was the final of the X Factor this weekend and it was wonderful to see that Little Mix won. Although the X Factor winner never seems to do as well as the runner up but hopefully Little Mix can change that too.

UK Chart

This weeks number three is Dedication to my Ex by Lloyd, second is the X Factor Finalists with their charity single Wishing on a Star and this weeks UK number 1 I am proud to say is Dance with me Tonight by Olly Murs.

Abbie xox

Weekly Update

Weekly Commencing: Monday 28th November 2011

It is officially December and the count down to Christmas begins. It's finally the time where people can start to get festive and enjoy the christmas cheer. I've actually had a very festive weekend, on Saturday I went to a school christmas fair but on Sunday I went to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. There was so much christmas all going on in one place, it was brilliant. It is amazing the attention to detail up there and I got to see some snow which was brilliant.

Quick 2 minutes
This week I have been getting into the summer festival spirit, mainly because the Download festival line up has been released although I must say that I am not extatic about it yet. Although I am tempted to try Reading for once, just to go to one of the big festivals. The rumoured line up for Reading is currently sounding too good to be true, with names such as Foo Fighters, Green Day, Artic Monkeys, The Killers, Jay-Z, Florence and the Machine, Mumford and Sons but also the lovely Spector are rumoured to be taking part in the festival. If that is the line up then it will be an amzing festival, especially as there is no Glastonbury in 2012 which means that Reading will be competing for top festival spot. Everyone seems to be getting into the festival fever, especially with all the ticket pre-sales for Lovebox, Reading, Wireless and such but I think next year will be a good festival year. A year to enjoy the live music. This all took me longer than two minutes to write so I guess that will have to do for this time round. oh, also just a sneaky little extra Kick Start the Season is currently working on their EP and I have been informed this from one of the band members through the world of twitter so it is definetly happening so keeps your eyes or ears pealed for that one.

UK Chart
This weeks UK number three is We Found Love by Rihanna, number two is Olly Murs with Dance with me Tonight and of course this weeks UK number one is none other than charity single Wishing on a Star by the X Factor 2011 Finalists. Seeing as the video for it is blocked for all UK youtube users this is the link to it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU4xeswnHyI as it won't embed into the post.

Abbie xox

A Quick Message

Just a quick message, firstly to say that the band Spector which I originally blogged (click here to view the original post) about within my first couple of weeks now have their own twitter account so you can tweet them at www.twitter.com/Spector
I couldn't remember if I had shared their new video with you yet, but for some reason I don't think I have which is a real shame so take a look at this when you get a chance too. This is their song What You Wanted.

Also I don't know if some of you have picked up on my love for FYI (click here to view the original post) but if you have then you will understand my excitement towards Danny's daily video and also their mission to start playing outside of Bolton. I officially get to be part of their street team now and so could you be. Or even better in my street team for them if you don't want to start your own one. Their mission is to have one head street teamer who will then recruit their friends to work with them on set street team stuff and if you are part of their street team you will get lots of free music and the chance to enter into loads of competitions. So totally let me know (:
Just for a quick reminder of their video:

I think that is all I have to say in this moment of excitement.


Abbie xox

Weekly Update

Week Commencing: 29th August 2011

I will be honest with you, I've been a bit behind on all the gossip of the week. Especially with going back to school, last minute homework and University organisation. Going to work and birthday parties that I haven't had as much time as I'd hoped to keep up with everything but I'll do my ultimate best for you. My sad news is that I don't think I'll be making it along to the Stop, Drop, Rock clothing tour to see Room 94 I am seriously gutted. I've learnt it would take be two and a half hours on public transport to get down there - I think that'd kill be trying to do it on the way back from there.
BBC Introducing have uploaded a great video of Spector performing at Reading. It looks like the guys had a great set and seemed to enjoy their experience. Take a look at it if you get a chance too. There are also so many other great bands which have featured on their stage, I'll try and look as many up as possible for you.

Big Brother has currently seen the lose of Pamula who got the power to save five of the housemates and leave the rest up for eviction. I think the programme is finally getting into action now with the exciting things that is happening. Especially how Jedward do not seem to worry about anyone else in there but themselves yet everyone seems to be mothering them. And also the lose of Tara.
Beyonce is pregnant, that seems to be some pretty big news lately. I was reading an article on it just today and it said she is 29 years old. I honestly couldn't believe it, I thought she was much older than that. Not because she looks it but just because she has been an amazing artist for so long that I couldn't believe she was still that young.

JLS have announced an arena tour which will be taking place next March and April. Justin Bieber was in a minor car crash but many girls will be happy to know that he walked away perfectly fine. Britney Spears is set to release a new single called Criminal.

Room 94 have been dropping twitter hints about the possibility of a debut album coming to us, nothing much has been said about anymore details of it though. The guys have just started the Stop, Drop, Rock tour which I am very sad to say that I am not going to. If you are going you should certainly tweet Conor and let him know, I'm sure he'd love to see you there.

This week the UK top three, third is Olly Murs with Heart Skips A Beat, coming just in second was Maroon 5 with Moves Like Jagger and this weeks number one was Example, Stay Awake. I shall leave you with it, this is Example performing Stay Awake.

Abbie xox

Weekly Update

Week commencing: 15th August 2011

A lot has happened  this week, we've had A Level results, it's amazing the effect a piece of paper can have and in the world of TV, we've had the V Festival highlights and performances being shown. Which look amazing, I really wish I was there. I am very jealous of some friends that went. X factor is back on our screens, it won't be long before we get the final few and everyone starts picking their favourites. We've seen some talented auditions already. I have to say that I am liking the Xtra Factor a big more hosted by Caroline Flack and Olly Murs, I just wish I could hear them chatting all day long. And of course there is Big Brother, which this is my first time ever watching and I am only watching in all honesty to see Jedward. It looks like it'll be an interesting series.

Broken Hands have released information on gigs appearing in Deal, London and Canterbury tickets of which are very cheap. They are hoping to get as much interest in them as possible.Spector are going to be playing at the Reading and Leeds Festivals performing on the BBC Introducing stages. Room 94 have announced they are joining the Stop, Drop, Rock tour, tickets only cost £5/£6 (£8 in London) and they are coming to places all over the UK. Hopefully I will get to see them this time. Room 94 are playing with a number of other unsigned bands at these venues, I'll look into them and give you a post about each of the bands when I get a chance too.

Olly Murs has released his new single Heart Skips A Beat; it came out in the early hours of today. And One Direction also released their new song; What Makes You Beautiful this week. I'll be honest, I thought the video would be a lot better than it actually is especially after the large hype which has been generated by it.

Rumours of Cheryl Cole appearing in Glee have now all been denied and the whole thing was a rumour. Matt Cardle has released information that he is planning his debut album release. Justin Bieber gets a street named after him in Texas. Lady Gaga has released her You and I music video many days before it's official release date after tweeting a link to the video.

This week's top three is, third is She Makes Me Wanna by JLS, second is Promises by Nero. And current number one which I have already mentioned is What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction. I shall leave you with your number one from this week.

Do you have any music news to share?
Abbie xox

Weely Update

Week commencing Monday 8th August 2011

I wanted to start by admitting that I seem to be slacking with the amount of information that I have managed to build up over this week. I just thought I'd say on the music front (sort of) I went to see Les Miserables on Saturday staring Alfie Boe and Matt Lucas. It was simply the best musical I've ever seen, being so serious made it so easy to get into. I even forgot I was sitting in a theatre at one point because I was getting into the story. Every single voice and performer was amazing, the cast even included three small children who had amazing voices and stage presence. Even if you don't want to make the trek up to London you can still buy the 25th Anniversary Concert at the o2 on DVD. It is very much worth it and I can honestly not explain to you how amazing it was. I can understand why it is the longest running show because it is one that everyone must see in their life time. Here is a short clip from the DVD for you all to have a look at.

The Wanted are on holiday, it's their break away from being The Wanted so no news to report back about them. TheBostonPlan are still working on their new album to be released, hopefully there won't be too much of a wait for it. Broken Hands and Spector seem to be a bit quiet at the moment, nothing much planned for them it seems.

Room 94 have just released their new song Tonight, it was available to buy at midnight this morning/last night depending on how you want to look at it. I will be going and buying it as soon as I have published this post. This is the official video for Tonight and if you like it hopefully you will go and buy it.

Action Item have announced their UK tour dates and they will be playing at small local venues around the UK. That is very exciting and hopefully I'll be able to get down to one of the venues and see them.

There are rumours that Britney Spears and Lady Gaga will be releasing a duet together, nobody is sure if there is truth behind this yet. Also Justin Timberlake is said to be the leading man in a re-make of dirty dancing. Cheryl Cole is set to guest star in Glee which will now be shown on Sky 1 in the UK.

I can inform you of this week's number 3 is Otis by Jay-z and Kanye West, number 2 is Swagger by Cher Lloyd and the UK number one is Promises by Nero. I shall leave you wish this week's number one.

That's all I've got this week I'm afraid. If you know anything that's going on then let me know about it.

Abbie xox

Spector

Spector are a boy band from London made up of five. These guys perform a kind of pop maybe slightly into the indie genre but it is something which they appear to have adopted well as a band. I wish I could tell you more about them but there isn't much available on any of their sites and my knowledge about them ends there.

You can:
- visit their website www.spector.co.uk/
- check out their facebook www.facebook.com/spector
- look at their myspace www.myspace.com/spector
- tweet them at www.twitter.com/bloodroyale 
- watch them on www.youtube.com/spectorband

I have been fortunate enough to see Spector live at Lounge on the Farm and they were amazing, they were the first band of the day to really get me excited and into the festival mood. Seeing as they must have been on around 4pm and I'd been there since 12pm I'd say it was quite an achievement. They generally seemed very humble and yet performed incredibly well. It was nice to see them interacting with the crowd which made their set even more memorable because of the entertaining things that left their lead singers (Frederick Macpherson) mouth. 
This is my favourite song by Spector and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do; it is available to buy on iTunes. This is never fade away by Spector.

What do you all think?

Abbie xox