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Q&A: Random Impulse

by Laurence Green

Backed with a bevy of praise from pretty much every publication you care to name, it’s hard to envision a world where Random Impulse –…



Q&A: Deap Vally

by Laurence Green

You wait years for a hyper-talented US alt-girl-group, and then two turn up at once. And for those that prefer things a little louder than...

Interview: The Joy Formidable

by Martyn Young

On the day that we call Rhydian Dafydd, bass player and co-songwriter with Welsh trio The Joy Formidable, they have just arrived in Manchester for...

Spotlight: Dry The River on the HMV dilemma

by Laurence Green

Be you a clued-up music aficionado, suited and booted City trader, or just your average ‘5-CDs-a-year’ Joe, we imagine you’ll have heard quite a bit...

Spotlight: MTV Brand New For 2013

by Laurence Green

As far as ‘Ones to Watch’ lists go – MTV’s annual ‘Brand New’ line-up has good form. Previous years have seen them giving nods to...

Introducing: Arlissa

by Laurence Green

In a world where 90% of new female singer-songwriters sound like they’re trying to be the next Ellie Goulding or Laura Marling, Arlissa remains a...

Q&A: Tom Odell

by Helen Clarke

It’s been a whirlwind few months for Tom Odell. One minute he was living at home in Chichester, the next his face was plastered all...

Interview: James

by Ben Hogwood

There is a common misconception that James are a product of Britpop – but when you consider the band are celebrating 30 years together this...

musicOMH’s Review Of 2012 Podcast

by Daniel Paton

As the year draws to its close, musicOMH’s Deputy Editor Daniel Paton presents a selection of 2012′s best bits in podcast form, with an eye...

musicOMH’s Live Music Review Of 2012

by Helen Clarke

What a year in live music 2012 has been; from the Stone Roses‘ triumphant Heaton Park shows, to our new favourites like Savages, Friends and...

Interview: Martyn Ware

by Ben Hogwood

Martyn Ware is talking about a musical legacy. Intriguingly it is not Heaven 17, of which he is a founder member – and nor is...

Interview: James Iha

by Ben Hogwood

“New York is kind of like London today. It’s rainy, grey, and a little depressing.” We’re on the phone to James Iha, the guitarist whose...

musicOMH’s Top 100 Albums Of 2012: The Top 5

by admin

May we present, musicOMH’s five best albums of 2012… 5. Blondes – Blondes (RVNG) What we said: “Blondes’ debut album is great on first listen,...

Interview: Tracey Thorn

by Ben Hogwood

Rather appropriately, Tracey Thorn is in the middle of decorating her Christmas tree when we come to call. It is tempting to think she would...

musicOMH’s Top 100 Albums Of 2012: 50-6

by admin

The next tranche of 2012′s best albums according to musicOMH’s writers is upon us, this time numbering from 50 to 6. 50. 2:54 – 2:54...

musicOMH’s Top 100 Albums Of 2012: 100-51

by admin

OMG it has finally arrived and it’s double the size it was last year. musicOMH’s Top 100 Albums Of 2012 was arrived at by the...

Spotlight: Interpol – Turn On The Bright ...

by Tim Lee

A decade on, Interpol’s Turn On The Bright Lights is being re-released. Tim Lee feels old, then gets all misty eyed and remembers why he...